With a diverse client base consisting of blue-chip companies, tech and emerging enterprises, and senior executives, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is highly proficient in sensitive and complex white-collar crime matters and government investigations. The team has extensive experience appearing before the full spectrum of local, state, and federal enforcement agencies, and is well-placed to advise on cross-border investigations. The practice is overseen by Stephanie Brooker, an expert in government investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance matters, and the standout white-collar practitioner, Joseph Warin, both of whom are based in Washington DC, as well as Winston Chan in San Francisco, who has a broad enforcement and investigation practice, and Los Angeles-based Nicola Hanna, who is experienced in a broad range of enforcement issues. Also in DC, David P. Burns specializes in white-collar, national security, and regulatory enforcement matters, Kendall Day excels in regulatory enforcement actions and white-collar litigation, and Gustav W. Eyler is an expert in enforcement actions involving consumer protection, privacy, and fraud laws. In New York, Reed Brodsky represents both corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory matters, and Barry Berke and Jordan Estes are seasoned trial lawyers, and Dani James is another key contact.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • BlackRock, Inc.
  • Cassava Science, Inc.
  • Digital Currency Group
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
  • UBS Group AG
  • Zoom Video Communications
  • Archegos Founder Bill Hwang
  • Choi, Ryan
  • Duong, Andy
  • Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
  • Former Silicon Valley Bank CFO, Daniel Beck

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading lawyers: Advice to individuals

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Dani James
Dani James
Next Generation Partners: Advice to individuals

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

Jordan Estes
Jordan Estes
Practice head

Stephanie Brooker; Winston Chan; Nicola Hanna; Joseph Warin

Other key lawyers

David P. Burns; Kendall Day; Gustav W. Eyler; Reed Brodsky; Barry Berke; Jordan Estes; Courtney M. Brown; John Partridge; Patrick Stokes; David Woodcock; Amy Feagles; Dani James

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