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United States • Dispute resolution

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Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Described as a ‘top-notch white-collar criminal defense and investigations team’, Vedder represents companies, boards, executives, financial institutions, investment advisers, and other individuals in federal, state and cross-border enforcement matters. The group is co-led by Chicago lawyers Junaid Zubairi, whose practice includes both civil and criminal government investigations, securities litigation and internal investigations, as well as advising clients on matters relating to investment services, regulatory examinations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and compliance, and the seasoned litigator Anthony Ashley.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Adam Schwartz makes Vedder's practice unique.’

  • ‘Adam Schwartz is a standout in Miami's white collar defense community, drawing on his tenure as both a former Assistant US Attorney and SEC enforcement attorney to deliver unmatched strategic insight and courtroom prowess. Adam is not afraid of a fight - he relishes taking on formidable opponents, even when it means provoking the court if it is squarely in his client's best interest to do so. His bold, calculated aggression turns pressure into advantage, securing wins where others hesitate.'

  • ‘Internal investigations and white-collar defense work require comprehensive knowledge of the law and enforcement trends, nuance in handling internal investigations, and the right balance of aggression, likability, and credibility with enforcement agencies. Adam Schwartz brings this to every representation and consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients, whether organizations or individuals. ’

  • ‘Vedder has a top-notch white-collar criminal defense and investigations team. The teams strength is its team work and the diverse perspectives the team brings to the table. Its work ethic makes it special.’

  • ‘Brooke Conner and Junaid Zubari stand out for the personal attention they give and their dedication.’

Key clients

  • The Cleveland Museum of Art
  • U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
  • Murex LLC
  • 7X Cattle Company
  • Air and ground ambulatory services provider
  • Med Claims Compliance Corporation
  • Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Gregoire Tournant
  • Stephen Buyer
  • Frederick Cushmore
  • Alvaro Lopez
  • Vikram Luthar

Work highlights

Representing U.S. Bancorp Fund Services in high-stakes civil litigation brought by opt-out mutual fund investors following the $1b Infinity Q mismarking scheme, defending against novel Securities Act theories after the court dismissed the primary Section 11 and 12(a)(2) claims.
Represented Murex LLC in an Eastern District of Louisiana grand jury investigation into alleged bank fraud, ultimately securing a corporate plea by a related entity that closed the investigation and avoided charges against Murex and its personnel.
Representing former ADM CFO Vikram Luthar in federal and state securities and derivative actions alleging accounting fraud and misleading statements about a key business segment that plaintiffs claim led to a significant stock drop and investor losses.
Practice head

Junaid Zubairi; Anthony Ashley

Other key lawyers

Michael Quinn; Jeffrey Ansley; Fernando Tamayo; Daniel Alonso; Steven Dollear; Rachel Copenhaver; Arianna Goodman; Brooke Conner; Adam Schwartz