Goodwin represents companies, executives, and individuals in a diverse range of criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and civil litigation. The team has particular strength in the financial services, healthcare, and life sciences industries, and is well-placed to act for clients in cross-border investigations. The group is overseen by Richard Strassberg in New York, who has extensive experience in high-profile white-collar litigation and investigations, and Miranda Hooker in Boston, a go-to lawyer for both criminal and civil investigations involving allegations of healthcare and financial fraud. Also in New York, William Harrington is a seasoned white-collar crime litigator and appellate advocate, and Anne Railton is experienced in government investigations, regulatory and enforcement proceedings, and internal investigations. The Washington DC group includes Kirk Ogrosky, who is proficient in matters relating to fraud, and Allan Medina, praised for his ‘mastery of the healthcare industry’. Silicon Valley-based Grant Fondo, a reputed practitioner in the digital currency and blockchain space, is another key lawyer.
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‘Allan Medina is a star in this space. He combines a mastery of the healthcare industry with a true understanding of the inner workings of government regulators, especially the Department of Justice. He is committed to his clients and is willing to think outside the box to tackle novel problems facing executives and corporate entities. Fortune 100 companies need lawyers like Allan who are tenacious, creative, dedicated, and fearless during these uncertain times.’
Key clients
- GameChange Solar
- Troy Medicare
- Payward, Inc. (dba Kraken)
- Gjerset & Lorenz LLP
- Arie Rangott
- Krishna Vericharla, Employee of an India-based pharmaceutical company
- Linwei Ding, former Google engineer
- Ashish Aggarwal
- Anthony Becker
- Rob Frohwein
- International Insider Trading Investigations
- Cheng CHEN, Partner at Accenture
Work highlights
Successfully represented Troy Health in a high-stakes federal investigation by the DOJ Fraud Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina ultimately securing a rare Non-Prosecution Agreement in 2025.
Representing Gjerset & Lorenz LLP in high-stakes qui tam litigation in the Eastern District of Louisiana arising from a multi-year DOJ investigation, vigorously contesting whistleblower allegations and leading a multi-defendant effort to dismiss the case at the pleadings stage, with motions currently pending.
Represented Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker in a high-profile perjury and public-duty prosecution culminating in a six-week trial, a pending appeal, and a sentence of probation and work-program service with no jail time.
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Practice head
Richard Strassberg; Miranda Hooker
Other key lawyers
William Harrington; Anne Railton; Kirk Ogrosky; Allan Medina; Grant Fondo; Deborah Birnbach; Caroline Bullerjahn; James Gatta; Ilene Albala; Jonathan Hecht