Our Practice
Snell & Wilmer's attorneys represent corporate and individual clients in all aspects of federal and state government criminal and regulatory enforcement actions. Our lawyers are also experienced in conducting internal investigations on behalf of organizations and advising clients on compliance issues relating to virtually every aspect of business life. Led by former high-ranking government attorneys, our team has a proven track record of success handling the most important and sensitive types of matters that a client can face. Snell & Wilmer is well-positioned to help clients successfully navigate through the most difficult challenges relating to government enforcement, including:
- Antitrust
- Customs and Export Controls
- Environmental Regulation
- False Claims Act/ Qui Tam/ Whistleblower Actions
- Financial Institution Regulation
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Government Procurement
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act
- Securities Regulation
- Federal and State Taxation
White Collar Criminal Defense
Our attorneys defend corporations, board members and others at every stage of the federal and state enforcement process. Whether a client is a witness or a target in a government investigation, our team has the knowledge and experience to provide sound advice and counsel at every step in the process. Our close relationships with federal and state prosecutors and other government attorneys in each of the jurisdictions where we practice give our lawyers the kind of access and credibility that can make a difference. We have a successful track record of negotiating favorable outcomes prior to indictment as well as successfully trying cases when appropriate.
Investigations
Our attorneys are frequently retained by corporations, boards of directors and audit committees to conduct thorough and independent internal investigations into critical and often highly sensitive matters relating to potential wrongdoing within organizations. Our team includes former prosecutors and other lawyers who have the experience and knowledge to efficiently gather and analyze large amounts of complex information with an understanding of how regulators and other government officials are likely to view the conduct in question. The outstanding reputations that our attorneys enjoy with government decision-makers gives our work product unparalleled credibility when it comes to regulatory and charging decisions.
Compliance
The firm regularly counsels corporate clients on important compliance issues and provides advice on best practices with the goal of helping to ensure that clients do not violate the often complex regulatory schemes that apply to their everyday business activities. We understand that the best defense is often a very good offense, and our lawyers are skilled at advising clients on how to set up the kind of internal controls that can minimize the risk of ethical and other violations that can lead to significant exposure.
Our Attorneys
Our White Collar Defense and Investigations Group is comprised of more than a dozen experienced professionals in each of the firm's eight offices throughout the western United States. Team members include a former U.S. Attorney, a former federal agency Inspector General, several former federal and state prosecutors, a former Trial Attorney with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, former Judge Advocate Generals from every branch of the military service and other outstanding lawyers with significant experience in representing clients before government bodies of all types. We can leverage the resources of a large firm to address the complex and often time-sensitive issues that arise in matters of this type. Deep and longstanding relationships with prosecutors, judges and other government officials give our attorneys a level of credibility and respect with decision-makers that can make a difference when it matters most.
