Praised as ‘excellent at individual representations in the white-collar space’, Bracewell LLP excels in a broad range of white-collar criminal defense matters, as well as in other regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings, and represents executives in addition to companies, audit committees, and special board committees. The group also has strong capabilities conducting internal investigations and advising on corporate governance, compliance, and risk mitigation. Practice head and white-collar specialist Seth D. DuCharme in New York has ’impeccable judgment, is level-headed, and always focuses on the big picture‘. Another key lawyer is Stephen Braga in Washington DC, who represents individuals and companies in a variety of government enforcement matters.
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‘Excellent practical lawyering, top notch trial skills, willingness and ability to go toe to toe with the government, and good connections and experience in navigating issues with the government.’
‘Nicole Boeckmann is terrific. She's a great practical strategist, no nonsense, and respected. Seth DuCharm is skilled, experienced, knowledgeable, and excellent to deal with which is a real benefit to clients.’
‘The team has a strong geographic reach, with experienced partners in each office who have notable community ties. This has earned them respect with local government enforcement professionals, which is an asset to any client under review.’
‘Stephen Braga, Alamdar Hamdani, Seth DuCharme, and Robert Wagman are each experienced counselors with a patient approach to supporting companies and individuals in their criminal defense and investigations matters.’
‘Deep bench of people with extensive experience, backed up by strong teams across all practice groups. ’
‘Excellent advocates who are deeply respected throughout this practice area and across the table. Excellent client service and counseling for clients during trying circumstances.’
‘Strong collaborative team that is adept at navigating government investigations, and has strong contacts with current DOJ leadership.’
‘Seth DuCharme is an excellent advocate. He has impeccable judgment, is level-headed, and always focuses on the big picture. Nicole Boeckman is a great trial lawyer and a tenacious advocate. Dave Shargel is a skilled litigator with strong attention to detail.’
‘I work with Kevin Collins in Austin. He has a great understanding of client needs when there is an environmental regulation matter intersecting with a white-collar matter.’
‘The Bracewell team is excellent at individual representations in the white-collar space. They bring a rigorous intellect and dogged work ethic to their practice. At the same time, however, they also understand how difficult white-collar investigations and cases can be on individuals, and have a deft human touch when handling their clients.’
Key clients
- National Women’s Soccer League
- Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- Court-appointed roles
- White Deer Energy and its portfolio company, Unicat Catalyst Technologies
- Specialty Response Services and its principal Chip Day
- Targa Resources
- Congressman Henry Cuellar
- Chris Hu
- Specialty Response Services and its principal Chip Day
- Nick Menster, a senior US Secret Service agent
- Congressman Henry Cuellar
Work highlights
Serving as the independent administrator of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Players’ Restitution Fund.
Represented White Deer Energy and its portfolio company, Unicat Catalyst Technologies, in a high-stakes investigation involving potential violations of US trade sanctions and export control laws.
Advising Specialty Response Services, an international emergency response services provider for highly hazardous events, and its principal, Chip Day, in all matters arising out of their work in connection with the February 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment.
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Practice head
Seth D. DuCharme
Other key lawyers
Stephen Braga; Nicole Boeckmann; Alamdar Hamdani; Robert Wagman; David Shargel; Kevin Collins; Thomas Moyer; Thomas Kokalas; Jeffery Vaden; Roslynn Mauskopf; Barbara Jones; Matthew Nielsen