Mayer Brown offers expertise in complex cross-border investigations, representing both companies and senior executives. The team includes Kelly Kramer in Washington DC, who has extensive experience in high-profile trials, often involving FCPA violations. New York-based Gina Parlovecchio focuses on cases of money laundering, securities fraud, and corruption. Jason Linder, working in both Washington DC and Los Angeles, brings international experience to investigations of fraud, embezzlement, and corruption. Juliet Gunev in Los Angeles specializes in global anti-corruption matters. From Chicago, Greg Deis handles cases involving extortion, bribery, and tax offenses.
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- "I required a qualified defense firm. I was impressed with their knowledge and attention to detail. Any client can count on knowledge, experience, and utilization of all technology."
- "I was initially referred to Richard Ben-Veniste. I was introduced to the team headed by Kelly Kramer. I could not have been in better hands. They quickly grasped the facts in the case and diligently put together the defense. As an individual, they were understanding."
Key clients
- Global Manufacturing Company
- Island Industries
- GPB Capital Holdings, LLC
- Executives of Silicon Valley Bank
- Senior FTX executives
- Large public company and individual witnesses
Work highlights
- Represented a global manufacturing company in a joint DOJ and SEC investigation into alleged FCPA violations in China, focusing on travel and record-keeping practices.
- Representing a private equity general partner facing an SEC enforcement action, as well as actions by state attorneys general and securities commissions, and multiple civil lawsuits, all stemming from an alleged $1.7 billion fraud.
- Secured a unanimous jury verdict of $8 million (subsequently trebled) and a $2.5 million fee award for Island Industries following a three-day False Claims Act trial.
Lawyers
Practice head
Jason Linder; Gina Parlovecchio; Greg Deis; Kelly Kramer
Other key lawyers
Juliet Gunev; Richard Ben-Veniste