Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. represents both individuals and corporations in a broad range of corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense matters. The group is especially known for its representation of political and government officials, and has expertise in matters relating to financial crime, healthcare enforcement, and issues involving the Securities and Exchange Commission. Overseeing the practice, Peter Chavkin in New York is a white-collar attorney who acts for clients in a wide variety of criminal investigations and inquiries, and Boston-based Eoin Beirne represents both corporates and individuals in government investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes litigation. Also in Boston, Natashia Tidwell focuses on white-collar defense and government investigations, and is knowledgeable in the life sciences, healthcare, and education sectors, while David Siegal in New York represents clients in industries such as financial and accounting services, and manufacturing, before a broad range of courts and regulators.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Charlie Javice
- Rebecca Hershinger
- Aylo/Pornhub
- Elisabeth Kimmel
- City of Boston
- Fulgent Genetics, Inc.
- Individual Defendant in Connecticut et al v. Sandoz, Inc. et al, and related litigation and investigations.
- Board of Commissioners of a Major Municipal Housing Authority
- Director of infrastructure finance company
- *Given the sensitive matter of the subject matter, we are unable to disclose more client names.
Work highlights
Defended Charlie Javice in one of the most high-profile criminal securities fraud trials in recent years, a six-week proceeding in the Southern District of New York that drew national attention and raised critical questions about startup accountability and acquisition due diligence.
Represented former FAT Brands CFO Rebecca Hershinger, who faces federal and SEC charges for allegedly helping CEO Andrew Wiederhorn divert $47m for personal use.
Representing a key figure in Ohio’s largest political corruption case, involving an alleged bribery scheme tied to a billion-dollar nuclear bailout; despite his central role, the client has not been implicated in any criminal or civil proceedings.
Practice head
Peter Chavkin; Eóin Beirne
Other key lawyers
Natashia Tidwell; David Siegal; Cory Flashner; Jason P.W. Halperin; Marc Axelbaum; Michelle Lipkowitz; Ellen Shapiro