Best District of Columbia Criminal Defense: White-Collar Lawyers
Sol Wisenberg has four decades of experience serving as lead counsel in complex federal white-collar investigations and jury trials. He represents individuals and businesses facing federal criminal, regulatory, and civil exposure, including matters involving parallel proceedings, fraud-related allegations, and federal sentencing. A substantial part of Sol’s practice focuses on helping clients reduce criminal exposure and avoid indictment during government investigations, civil litigatio...
Patrick F. Stokes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Patrick F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick F. Stokes since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick F. Stokes is held by other lawyers.
Nathaniel Edmonds serves as the Co-Chair of the firm’s litigation practice in Washington, D.C., which houses over 100 lawyers handling a variety of litigation matters, including internal corporate investigations, white collar criminal defense, anti-corruption compliance, sanctions and export controls, data privacy and cyber security, intellectual property and patent litigation, international arbitration, and antitrust counseling. Mr. Edmonds focuses on global internal investigations, in...
Jay R. Nanavati is an accomplished litigator, a former federal tax prosecutor, and a founding partner of Kostelanetz LLP's Washington, D.C., office. He has developed an enviable record of success in persuading the government to terminate investigations of his clients and in defeating the government in court. Mr. Nanavati maintains a nationwide practice, focusing on white-collar criminal defense with an emphasis on tax-related matters. He represents individuals and entities facing investigatio...
Abbe David Lowell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Abbe David practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Abbe David Lowell since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Abbe David Lowell is held by other lawyers.
Kimberly A. Parker's practice focuses on white-collar criminal matters, internal corporate investigations, and compliance counseling. Ms. Parker is vice chair of the firm's Litigation/Controversy Department, co-chair of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice, and co-leads the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Anti-Corruption Practice. Ms. Parker is also co-chair of the firm's Pro Bono and Community Service Committee.
Joel Green is deputy managing partner of WilmerHale. In that role he assists the managing partner, Anjan Sahni, in executing the firm’s overall strategic vision. Mr. Green is also a partner in WilmerHale’s Securities, Litigation, and Regulatory Departments, Co-Chair of the Congressional Investigations Practice and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee.
Barak Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Barak practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Barak Cohen since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Barak Cohen is held by other lawyers.
Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Roscoe C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. is held by other lawyers.
Kwame Manley is the Global Co-Chair of the Paul Hastings Litigation Department, and the former Chair of the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings. Based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, Mr. Manley focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, internal corporate investigations, and complex civil litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Mr. Manley defends individuals and companies before various agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),...
A former Assistant United States Attorney, Justin Dillon now uses his years of litigation and investigative experience to defend clients in complex, high-stakes white-collar criminal and campus discipline cases. Justin combines a meticulous approach to investigating the facts with a deep knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure to vigorously protect his clients’ futures and reputations. Justin represents people in some of the toughest situations they will ever face. He has gai...
Brenda Lee represents companies, universities, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, securities enforcement, anti–money laundering (AML), and anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, tech companies, and individuals in parallel proceedings, including overlapping criminal and civil investigations. The vice-chair of the firm’s Anti-Discrimination Practice, Ms...
