White collar

First-Chair Federal Prosecutor Andrea Surratt Joins Crowell & Moring

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Monday, March 4, 2024

DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Surratt, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in both the Southern District of New York and the District of Colorado, has joined Crowell & Moring's Denver office in the White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group.

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  • A seasoned prosecutor, Surratt has served as first-chair for sophisticated investigations, trials, and appeals involving money laundering, fraud offenses, sanctions and export controls, gaming, cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and national security issues.
  • "It is a particular point of pride for me to watch Andrea rise through the ranks of two different U.S. Attorney's offices and then join our growing Denver office."
  • As chief of the narcotics unit in the SDNY, Surratt supervised 30 junior federal prosecutors and oversaw a wide range of complex cross-border money laundering and narcotics trafficking investigations.
  • "In leaving the government, I knew I wanted to find a collaborative team that values each individual's input and experience to achieve excellent results for clients, and Crowell is that place," Surratt said.

Davis Polk Welcomes Back Raul Yanes as White Collar Chair

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Davis Polk announced today that Raul Yanes, formerly the Head of Non-Financial Risk at Morgan Stanley and a former senior White House official, will rejoin the firm next month as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York.

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  • Davis Polk announced today that Raul Yanes, formerly the Head of Non-Financial Risk at Morgan Stanley and a former senior White House official, will rejoin the firm next month as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York.
  • Mr. Yanes, who will become Chair of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, has served in senior positions at Morgan Stanley since 2017, when he joined the bank as Chief Compliance Officer.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome him back to the firm.”
    Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Mr. Yanes was a partner in and head of Davis Polk’s White Collar practice.
  • “Raul has an impeccable reputation in the white collar community as well as the financial services sector, and his addition will further strengthen our outstanding team,” said Martine Beamon, co-head of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice.

Manatt Continues to Expand National Trial Capabilities With Arrival of Litigation Group in Boston

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Monday, November 20, 2023

He has particular experience defending clients in consumer class actions in both federal and state court, as well as large multi-district litigation matters.

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  • He has particular experience defending clients in consumer class actions in both federal and state court, as well as large multi-district litigation matters.
  • Additionally, he helps clients navigate complex state-court litigation before the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session and other state courts.
  • His experience spans the litigation process, from the filing of complaints and requests for injunctive relief through trial and appeal.
  • from Boston College Law School and his M.A., first class honors, from the University of St. Andrews.

The Brattle Group Welcomes Valuation and Technology Expert Farooq Javed as Senior Consultant

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Farooq Javed to its Washington, DC, office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring; International Arbitration; Technology; Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment; and White Collar practices.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Farooq Javed to its Washington, DC, office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring; International Arbitration; Technology; Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment; and White Collar practices.
  • Specializing in the valuation of technology and telecom, he brings two decades of experience as a consultant, entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and enterprise software executive.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Farooq back to Brattle," said Brattle President and Principal Torben Voetmann.
  • Most recently, Mr. Javed spent eight years at Medallia, an enterprise software company, holding senior roles in product, finance, and go-to-market.

White Collar Criminal Defense Law Expert Jan Lawrence Handzlik Joins Exclusive Haute Lawyer Network

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haute Lawyer is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living. As a section of Haute Living magazine. Haute Lawyer covers the latest legal updates through its network of acclaimed lawyer and experts.

Key Points: 
  • Jan Lawrence Handzlik joins Haute Lawyer as a Labor & Employment Law expert representing the Los Angeles market.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haute Lawyer is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living.
  • Haute Lawyer covers the latest legal updates through its network of acclaimed lawyer and experts.
  • Esly Davis, Haute Lawyer by Haute Living, 7864195031, [email protected] , https://hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/

Katten Names Gil M. Soffer As Its Next Chair

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Monday, December 4, 2023

"I have no doubt the next chapter of the firm will be in very capable hands with Gil and Noah," Furey added, referring to Katten CEO Noah Heller.

Key Points: 
  • "I have no doubt the next chapter of the firm will be in very capable hands with Gil and Noah," Furey added, referring to Katten CEO Noah Heller.
  • Before joining Katten in 2000, Soffer served as a federal prosecutor for six years in Chicago.
  • "Roger and Noah have been a top-notch team, growing the firm, recruiting the best talent and guiding Katten through unprecedented times," Soffer said.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Former DOJ Trial Attorney Michael Shaheen Returns to Crowell & Moring

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Shaheen , former trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch's Fraud Section, has rejoined Crowell & Moring.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Shaheen , former trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch's Fraud Section, has rejoined Crowell & Moring.
  • Shaheen returns as a partner in the firm's Health Care Group where he will focus on False Claims Act cases and healthcare fraud and abuse.
  • While at the Justice Department, Shaheen's roles on False Claims Act cases ranged from lead investigator to first chair trial attorney.
  • He was an associate at an AmLaw 100 firm prior to joining the DOJ in 2014.

Greenberg Traurig's Mark Lesko Named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' List

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark J. Lesko, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Litigation Practice and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice in Long Island, has been named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' list.

Key Points: 
  • Mark J. Lesko, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Litigation Practice and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice in Long Island, has been named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' list.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark J. Lesko , a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Litigation Practice and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice in Long Island , has been named to City & State's 2023 'Long Island Power 100' list.
  • According to City & State, the list recognizes "influential figures in government, business, academia, health care and advocacy circles shaping Long Island politics."
  • Lesko also appeared on the list in 2022.

White Collar Defense Partner Joins Growing Dallas Office

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Dallas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group.

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  • Dallas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group.
  • Barrett has been defending companies and individuals in high-stakes white collar criminal fraud investigations, prosecutions, and civil enforcement actions for over two decades.
  • “We are excited to welcome Barrett to our Dallas office,” said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • “Barrett is a great addition to the white collar team,” said Jerry D. Bernstein , Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group.

Manatt Adds Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of California and Unveils San Diego Office

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

With extensive experience that spans the private and public sectors, Grossman most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.

Key Points: 
  • With extensive experience that spans the private and public sectors, Grossman most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.
  • “Randy’s arrival is an important expansion of our litigation powerhouse team, led by stellar trial attorney and former public defender Naeun Rim and Partner Charles Weir .
  • As the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, he was the chief federal law enforcement official responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed throughout San Diego and Imperial counties as well as for representing the United States in civil litigation.
  • The new San Diego space, which establishes the Firm’s 11th location nationwide and its sixth in California, is the latest example of these efforts.