Goodwin defends clients in complex matters, including financial and securities fraud, FCPA violations, healthcare fraud, and whistleblower claims, representing them before agencies like the SEC, DOJ, and CFPB. Notable leaders such as Richard Strassberg in New York, head of the white-collar defense practice, specialize in SEC enforcement, FCPA investigations, and corporate internal investigations. Grant Fondo brings vast experience in governmental investigations, blockchain, and securities litigation, while Kirk Ogrosky focuses on FCPA defense and healthcare-related fraud.
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Testimonials
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‘Experienced and connected. They understand how to navigate a complex federal investigation.’
‘Kirk Ogrosky has the experience and brings gravitas to the table. As a client you know you made the right choice when the other side hears you hired Kirk.’
‘Top-notch White Collar practice with significant experience in life science investigations’
‘I have worked primarily with Richard Strassberg and Annie Railton. They are excellent White Collar attorneys with a deft touch w/ clients and great judgment. ’
‘Team is well rounded and deeply experienced. Smart and easy with which to work. ’
‘Goodwin's unparalleled Life Sciences expertise makes them stand out from the pact. They operate across practice groups to bring a whole client approach to solving the toughest challenges facing the industry. You never get one partner, rather you get an entire team dedicated to addressing your needs. The team-first approach enables the firm effectively to serve its clients without needless infighting or distractions. They have one objective in mind - ensure the client's needs are met without delay - and they deliver on that commitment. ’
‘Goodwin has a top-notch white collar practice, which includes some of the top trial lawyers in the country. ’
‘Richard Strassberg is one of the most respected trial lawyers in the nation. He has handled some of the most complex white collar matters in the news, and he always does so with incredible skill and professionalism. He is a mentor to many people, and he has built a formidable team at Goodwin.’
Key clients
- Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
- Audit Committee of a multinational public company
- Gjerset & Lorenz LLP
Work highlights
- Representing Gjerset & Lorenz LLP in litigation involving allegations that the client, in concert with hospitals across the country, defrauded the Medicaid program by improperly manipulating the Medicaid matching rates such that private and public hospitals increased the proportion of federal funds going to states.
- Representing Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (“MPT”), a publicly traded real estate investment trust and the largest owner of hospital real estate in the United States, in various United States Congressional investigations focused on private equity’s involvement in the U.S. health care system.
- Advised a private individual at trial in response to a thirty-count federal criminal indictment charging conspiracy, insider trading, tender offer fraud and wire fraud.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Richard Strassberg
Other key lawyers
Grant Fondo; Kirk Ogrosky; Katherine Warwrzyniak; Allison DeLaurentis; Annie Ralton