Shipman & Goodwin has a team of lawyers with experience representing corporations and individuals in government investigations. This team, which includes former government officials, vigorously represents clients in all phases of government investigations, including grand jury inquiries; pre-trial litigation; and trial. We also work with our clients to avoid prosecution by conducting internal investigations; developing corporate compliance programs; and effectively representing clients before charging decisions are made. In addition, we recognize the importance of reputation management so that our clients' interests are effectively protected in and out of the courtroom.
Shipman & Goodwin's Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense group also strives to anticipate and effectively address potential collateral consequences, including federal and state regulatory proceedings, suspension and debarment, and class action and civil litigation.
The areas in which Shipman & Goodwin lawyers have particular experience include:
- Securities fraud and other SEC enforcement actions
- Public corruption
- Healthcare fraud
- FTC investigations
- RICO
- National security cases, including IEEPA, FISA and terrorism financing matters
- Accounting fraud
- Pharmaceutical fraud
- Government contracts fraud, including False Claims Act matters
- Antitrust
- Tax fraud
- Environmental crimes
- Misconduct by professionals, including physicians, lawyers and accountants