Jones Day works on a broad spectrum of investigations through its white-collar defense and investigations practice. The practice is headed by Chicago-based Theodore Chung, a specialist in conducting internal investigations for corporations, and providing advice to companies. Karen Hewitt, in San Diego, assists companies involved in complex business litigation and criminal investigations. James Loonam, working from New York, is well-versed in FCA offenses, insider trading, and accounting fraud cases. Other notable lawyers in the team are Hank Bond Walther in Washington DC, noted for leading international fraud and corruption investigations, and Richard Deane in Atlanta, who represents clients facing various criminal or civil investigations by the Department of Justice and other agencies, bringing experience in federal grand jury investigations, trials in state and federal courts, and appearances before appellate courts.
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Key clients
- Indivior Inc.
- Walmart Inc.
- Eric Andre
Work highlights
Secured a complete dismissal of a twenty-eight count indictment against Indivior and a favorable resolution for a subsidiary entity on a single count.
Represented Walmart in a civil action filed by the United States in 2020, alleging Controlled Substances Act violations. Following a stay and Supreme Court decisions in related cases, the complaint was amended.
Represented a former Los Angeles County Supervisor in a public corruption investigation involving a search warrant executed by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Lawyers
Practice head
Theodore T. Chung
Other key lawyers
Karen Hewitt; James Loonam; Hank Bond Walther; Richard Deane