Our work covers the full landscape of high-level white collar matters and integrates capabilities in safety, risk, and public and institutional integrity, including in periods of crisis. Our five principal practice areas are handled by senior-level teams, are discreet by default, and include unique offerings in safety & risk and research integrity that bring greater depth to our traditional white collar expertise.  We provide solutions that are designed to resolve what’s in front of you and, where appropriate, strengthen you in the future.

Investigations

We conduct internal and independent investigations and oversight that companies, institutions, universities, boards, and leaders can rely on when credibility is paramount. Scope matches the client need—from focused, confidential inquiries to enterprise-wide reviews to publicly reported mandates—with clear findings and practical next steps. Our independence and judgment move decision-makers, and our work product stands up to regulators, courts, and the court of public opinion. Where appropriate, we add a disciplined lens that not only gets to ground truth but also positions clients to remediate intelligently and restore confidence.

Government Defense

We defend companies, institutions, and individuals in white collar enforcement and investigation matters—criminal and civil, often simultaneously, and frequently joined by congressional inquiries and oversight proceedings. Our focus is clear: contain exposure, resolve on the best terms possible, and keep the client's mission moving forward. We handle parallel proceedings with a steady hand, engage constructively with authorities, contain collateral consequences, and maintain a trial ready posture.  Results are measured in declinations, dismissals, and tightly drawn resolutions.

Safety & Risk

We help clients respond to major safety events and, equally important, proactively improve their handling of risk so that such events are less likely to occur in the first instance.  Using an integrated view of legal, risk, and safety, we can discreetly assess where governance, controls, and systems are working—and where they aren’t—and implement durable improvements calibrated to the regulatory and enforcement environments our clients operate in. The result is better protection for people and operations, stronger standing with regulators and stakeholders, and a documented record of good-faith risk management.

Research & Academic Integrity

We advise and investigate for boards, universities, research institutions and journals, and scientific leaders on high-profile integrity matters—both proactively and in response to allegations of misconduct. Our work balances rigor and fairness: careful fact-finding including in highly technical scientific sub-specialties, respect for academic and scientific norms, fluency with federal Office of Research Integrity requirements, confidentiality, thoughtful handling of individuals and institutions, and protection of the scientific record.  We deliver clear conclusions and sound recommendations, manage sensitive stakeholder communications, and help restore trust—so the research mission can continue with credibility.

Crisis Management

Forged in the most scrutinized corporate and public-sector crises of the past fifteen years, when the stakes are highest, our team stabilizes the situation and brings order. We align legal, operational, and reputational responses; coordinate with investigators and regulators; manage diverse groups of involved parties; and set disciplined decision-making rhythms that preserve options and privilege. The aim is twofold: resolve the immediate crisis decisively and leave things in a better place with a record that will support ongoing favorable outcomes.