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Represent clients in financial services, technology, and life sciences industries in complex government investigations and all stages of criminal and civil enforcement litigation. International focus.Represented defendants in “Varsity Blues” college admissions case through pretrial proceedings and plea negotiations. Represented individual before US DOJ and UK SFO in association with global 1MDB fraud investigation.

Investigated and prosecuted or negotiated settlement of violations of state environmental laws and related claims (including claims under Chapter 93A and False Claims Act) on behalf of the Commonwealth.Investigated alleged inclusion of emissions "defeat device" in thousands of vehicles sold in Commonwealth by multinational automobile manufacturer and assisted in settlement negotiations resulting in largest environmental recovery ($20 million) in the Commonwealth's history.Represented the Commonwealth in successful multi-state federal action against EPA and EPA Administrator, seeking to block unlawful stay of leak detection and repair rules in the oil and gas sector, and in multi-state action against EPA and EPA administrator for their failure to regulate methane emissions from existing sources in the oil and gas sector.Successfully defended challenge to civil investigative demand by multinational petroleum company in state and federal court in investigation of possible violations of Consumer Protection Act and other statutes by the company in its communications with consumers and investors regarding climate change.

Represented multinational corporations, NGOs, and individuals in criminal and internal investigations. International focus.