Trial Attorney | Partner | White-Collar Defense, Sec Enforcement, Government Investigations
CurrentRepresented fintech executive in DOJ and SEC investigations arising out of alleged irregularities in lending practices. No action was taken against our client.Secured a favorable settlement for the former CEO of Fannie Mae in an SEC enforcement action related to Fannie Mae’s disclosures regarding its exposure to subprime and Alt-A residential mortgages.Successfully represented entertainment executive in DOJ and SEC insider trading investigation. No action was taken against our client.Defended a former Citigroup executive in an SEC enforcement action arising out of Citigroup’s 2007 marketing of a $1 billion collateralized debt obligation backed by assets tied to the housing market. After a two-week trial in federal court, the jury rejected the SEC’s case and found our client not liable on any of the SEC’s claims.Achieved a favorable resolution of an FDIC investigation of the former President and Chief of Operating Officer of a southern California bank in connection with the bank’s Option ARM and reduced documentation lending practices.Represented an investment fund executive charged with criminal tax fraud related to a tax-shelter transaction that the fund designed and implemented; resolved the matter by negotiating a plea to reduced charges.Represented a nationally-known Mississippi trial attorney in multiple federal criminal cases alleging judicial bribery and honest services fraud. Our client received favorable plea agreements.Persuaded court to dismiss federal criminal contempt charges brought against our client by special prosecutors appointed by a United States District Judge.The U.S. Attorney’s Office investigated our client, a prominent plaintiff’s lawyer, in connection with the federal criminal investigation of his firm's historical payment of referral fees in class action litigation; negotiated a very favorable plea deal before charges were filed.
