With a diverse client base consisting of private companies, institutions, non-profit organizations, corporate boards, executives, and public officials, Winston Taylor is well-equipped to advise on all aspects of government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. The group has extensive experience representing clients in cross-border proceedings, as well as in both criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, congressional oversight, and in the development of compliance programs. Overseeing the team, seasoned trial lawyer Suzanne Jaffe Bloom is based in New York and is knowledgeable in a range of industries, including health care, manufacturing, government contracting, and consumer services, Marc Krickbaum in Chicago is a reputed white-collar defense lawyer with strong capabilities in matters involving allegations of fraud, insider trading, public corruption, and the theft of trade secrets, and Los Angeles-based Angela Machala represents both individuals and corporates in a variety of white-collar matters. Dan Webb in Chicago is also a go-to lawyer for cross-border white-collar matters and government investigations, and Benjamin Sokoly is another key contact. Abbe Lowell departed the firm in April 2025. Mariana Pendás has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Steve Grimes is an excellent lawyer who works extremely hard for his clients. He is brilliant, leaving no stone unturned.'
Key clients
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc.
- Empire Navigation
- CMA CGM
- Ruel Malcolm Hamilton
- Robet Hunter Biden
- Wilson “Woody” Phillips, Jr.
- Si Rhew
- Nicholas Gardner
- Fernando Scherrer-Caillet
- Carey Terrance
- Martin Mizrahi
Work highlights
Secured a decisive victory for Motor Coach Industries, Inc., an international transportation manufacturer.
Advising Empire Navigation on sanctions compliance after allegations of Iranian oil transfers.
Secured an acquittal for Dallas real estate developer Ruel Hamilton in the retrial of charges that he paid bribes to two city council members in exchange for support for a housing project and political favors.
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Practice head
Suzanne Jaffe Bloom; Marc Krickbaum; Angela Machala
Other key lawyers
Dan Webb; Cari Stinebower; Cristina Calvar; Tom Melsheimer; Christopher Man; Steve Grimes; Benjamin Sokoly