Arnold & Porter has a highly experienced group representing both corporates and individuals in internal and government-facing investigations, enforcement proceedings, white collar criminal trials, and appeals. The practice is overseen by Marcus Asner in New York, who specializes in criminal and related civil litigation and investigations, and Deborah Curtis in Washington DC, who focuses on matters relating to national security, white-collar defense, litigation, and international investigations. Also in DC, John Nassikas, who is experienced in cross-border cases, and anti-corruption specialist Soo-Mi Rhee, are key practitioners, as is white-collar specialist Christian Sheehan, while Michael Kim Krouse practices out of New York, and is skilled in matters relating to financial fraud, public corruption, national security, and crisis management. The team also includes Paul Fishman in Newark, who has unique capabilities in crisis management and congressional investigations. Amy Jeffress departed the team in February 2025.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Key clients

  • BAPS
  • DailyPay
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • Binance Holdings, Ltd
  • CarePoint Health
  • Bayer and Merck
  • Emergent BioSolutions
  • AbbVie Inc.
  • Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
  • Asif William Rahman
  • Keonne Rodriguez, CEO of Samourai Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet application
  • Soichiro “Michael” Moro, the former CEO of cryptocurrency lending firm, Genesis Global Capital

Work highlights

Defending Congresswoman LaMonica McIver against charges that she violated 18 U.S.C. §111 in connection with her legislative oversight duties at an ICE detention center in her New Jersey Congressional District.
Defended Asif William Rahman in high-profile Espionage Act charges in the Eastern District of Virginia for releasing highly classified information related to Israeli attack plans after his arrest in Cambodia.
Represented BAPS, a major denomination of Hinduism, in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Civil Rights and Tax Divisions of the DOJ.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners: Advice to corporates

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Michael Kim Krouse
Michael Kim Krouse
Christian Sheehan
Christian Sheehan
Practice head

Marcus Asner; Deborah Curtis

Other key lawyers

John Nassikas; Soo-Mi Rhee; Michael Kim Krouse; Paul Fishman; Amanda Raines; Christian Sheehan