With unique expertise in market abuse and bank fraud matters, the white-collar and corporate investigations group at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe handles a broad range of criminal and regulatory matters, including criminal investigations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act inquiries, and compliance issues involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice, as well as trials and appeals. In Washington DC, the team includes practice head Preston Burton, and seasoned trial lawyer David Krakoff. Amy Walsh in New York is also a key white-collar lawyer. Former co-practice head Joseph Walker departed in August 2025.
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Advised Novo Nordisk in a transferred False Claims Act qui tam action now pending in the Western District of Washington, and defending against a narrowed set of allegations while Relator seeks leave to amend.
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Practice head
Preston Burton
Other key lawyers
David Krakoff; Amy Walsh; John Wolfe; Aaron Brecher