A team consisting of ‘seasoned practitioners and top lawyers in all segments of the industry’, Jones Day has an excellent investigations and white-collar practice, representing both corporate and individual clients, and is especially strong in matters with a multijurisdictional element, as well as in anti-corruption and fraud matters, including ones relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Leading the group, Theodore Chung in Chicago has extensive experience conducting internal investigations and defending companies and individuals in criminal and regulatory proceedings, and also counsels clients on compliance programs. Another key lawyer is Hank Bond Walther in Washington DC, an investigator and trial lawyer who routinely advises on matters relating to healthcare, securities, and financial fraud, as well as the FCPA, the False Claims Act, antitrust, and corruption.
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‘Jones Day prioritizes client services. While many firms state that good client service is their goal, it is a central value throughout Jones Day.’
‘Jason Varnado combines brilliance and pragmatism. He pays attention to the details and to the big picture strategy.'
- 'Irina Bluestein, who recently rose to partner ranks, can handle the challenges of big, complex cases while still keeping in mind the individual needs of her clients.’
‘The team was extremely knowledgeable with respect to healthcare fraud cases, how the FBI as well as the DOJ worked. Very proactive in guidance associated with communications with government entities as well as others involved in the case to protect the best interests of their client. ’
‘Its past experience working inside government truly gives an understanding of the government's approach on these matters, and to assess the risk of the inquiry. Shireen Mathews was exceptional both in know-how, strategy, as well as risk management.’
‘Jones Day is a top-notch firm. They have numerous seasoned practitioners and top lawyers in all segments of the industry. The firm also has very strong connections to government and the Administration.’
Key clients
- Walmart Inc.
- Jacobs Engineering Group
- Gordon Coburn
- Thomas Albanese
- John Holland
- Eric Andre & Clayton English
- Heather Bergdahl
- Ken Siazon
- David Duong
- Jared Kessler
Work highlights
Representing Walmart in a civil action brought by the United States alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act going back more than 10 years.
Representing Gordon Coburn, the former President of Cognizant Technology Solutions, who was indicted by DOJ and charged by SEC for his alleged role in a scheme to bribe officials in India.
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Practice head
Theodore Chung
Other key lawyers
Hank Bond Walther; Jason Varnado; Irina Bluestein; Shireen Mathews; Justin Herdman