Jason Mehta Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

I serve as a partner in Foley’s Government Enforcement and Defense Investigations practice. I help clients navigate criminal matters, False Claims Act investigations, intensive internal investigations and complex civil matters.

Birmingham, Al, Us

I assist businesses and individuals involved in government investigations, False Claims Act and qui tam cases, and business litigation matters. My experience includes complex litigation and regulatory matters related to healthcare, defense procurement, cybersecurity, and financial service matters. With experience at multiple levels of government and private practice, I bring a unique perspective to finding creative legal solutions, negotiating successful outcomes, and defending clients in every stage of an investigation or litigation matter.

Washington, Dc, Us

Prosecute major government fraud. Handle a docket of 40+ cases involving fraud in the healthcare, higher education, defense procurement, and financial services industries. Responsible for the recovery of over $150 mm in three years.Major successes include first‐of‐its‐kind $50 mm in settlements with various compounded pharmacies for unnecessary prescriptions, $35 mm settlement with nation’s largest radiation oncology provider over a faulty testing procedure, and a $7.5 mm first‐of‐its‐kind settlement with nine Northeast Florida hospitals for causing unnecessary ambulance transports.Recipient of State of Florida’s 2015 “Fraud Fighter of the Year” award and commendation from the Defense Health Agency.Work has been featured prominently in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, and national NBC Nightly News.Participated, as first or second chair, in multiple civil and criminal trials; argued multiple motions before District Court.Presented arguments multiple times before the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.Delivered lectures including: Ambulance Industry Convention, Hershey, PA (ambulance fraud); Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Working Group, Washington, DC; Health Law Conference, Orlando, FL (government prosecution perspectives); Deutsche Bank, Jacksonville, FL (anti‐money laundering); Ascension Health, St. Louis, MO (healthcare fraud generally)

Washington, Dc, Us

Recipient of Meritorious Honor Award, in recognition for overseeing 70 active litigation matters – both nationally and globally. Work involved coordinating with DOJ, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing trial strategy. Served as State Department liaison to the Army in the prosecution of PFC Manning related to his alleged role in Wikileaks.Served as negotiator to Saudi Arabian government in implementing an information sharing agreement.Served as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University School of Law, teaching students legal writing and FOIA.

Chicago, Il, Us

Major experiences included challenging the largest punitive damage verdict in New Mexico history resulting in a $40 mm post‐trial remittitur and successfully representing a defense contractor in a $10 mm breach of contract lawsuit.Served as a fellow at the Brookings Institution; wrote a FCPA compliance policy and researched non‐proliferation treaties.

Washington Dc, District Of Columbia, Us

Prepared the Judge for oral argument by reviewing and summarizing parties’ briefs and by researching relevant case‐law.Drafted numerous opinions on both civil and criminal matters, including a complex six person criminal conspiracy case.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Served as associate in the Government relations, National Security, and Litigation groups. Assisted in internal investigation and subsequent civil litigation related to Duke University lacrosse team incident.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Ba, Political Science