Described as ‘strategic in its approach and clinical in its execution’, Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP acts for both corporations and individuals seeking advice on white-collar crime matters. The firm’s clientele spans a wide variety of industries and sizes, from executives, employees, and government officials to agencies, educational institutions, and local authorities. The members have extensive trial and appellate experience, frequently litigating claims of market manipulation, fraud, and FCPA violations. Based in New York, the practice is jointly led by Mary Mulligan, who ’uses her insights and experience to stay a step ahead of her adversaries’, and Eric Corngold, equipped to handle complex, multi-year investigations. Other key members are Elizabeth Bierut, praised for her ‘concise and practical legal advice’; Bonnie Baker, noted for ’laying the legal groundwork for admitting the most helpful evidence’; Rahul Agarwal, who splits his time between New York and New Jersey, is also a key name.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Elizabeth Bierut is great. She is always ready and available to provide concise and practical legal advice. A great combination. ’
- ‘The white-collar practice at Friedman Kaplan has been great for years. They continue to refresh their ranks with excellent hires from local U.S. Attorney's Offices. The group is strategic in its approach and clinical in its execution.'
- ‘The ability to deal with difficult legal matters efficiently and economically.’
- ‘Bonnie Baker is an excellent legal specialist who carves a path to victory by laying the legal groundwork for admitting the most helpful evidence and clearing the path for persuasive arguments to the jury.'
Work highlights
Representing a former Chief Financial Officer in a Second Circuit appeal arising from a white-collar criminal trial involving billions of dollars.
Obtained the dismissal of a criminal complaint against Ras Baraka following his May 2025 arrest by federal agents while visiting a migrant detention facility in his city.
Represented a company in a multi-year investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, resulting in no criminal charges being brought against the client.
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Practice head
Mary Mulligan; Eric Corngold
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Beirut; Bonnie Baker; Rahul Agarwal