Best Lawyers Near You in Washington, District of Columbia for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Brian Wilmot is an associate in the Investigation and White Collar Defense practice of Paul Hastings, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Wilmot advises clients in white collar litigation, internal and government investigations, government enforcement proceedings brought by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, and FERC, compliance monitorships, compliance program enhancement and development, and anti-corruption due diligence. His practice includes complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, serv...
Robert McManigal regularly counsels corporate executives, boards of directors, board committees, and corporations in internal investigations, as well as related criminal and civil enforcement and litigation proceedings. With more than a decade of government experience, including as a former FBI special agent and special assistant United States Attorney, Robert leverages his background to defend clients in complex cases including those involving fraud, corruption, money laundering, and other w...
Megan E. Gerking is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Megan E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Abigail Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Abigail, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Catherine is a member of the Cross-Border Risks team. Her practice focuses on compliance, internal investigations, and business immigration. My focus I help clients navigate complex immigration and government compliance matters. I work closely with John Sandweg and our team of former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to handle crises, manage risk, and determine solutions to complex cross-border issues. I have assisted clients with criminal, civil, and regulatory investigations ...
Jason Wilson represents corporations and individuals in investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, anti-money laundering and securities enforcement matters. He has significant experience defending financial institutions, tech companies and other clients in investigations brought by the Department of Justice, US Attorneys’ Offices, SEC, FINRA and other regulators, including state regulatory bodies. In addition, Mr. Wilson has experience conducting investigat...
Britt Cass Steckman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Public Finance Law. Britt Cass, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Britt Cass is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kimberly Blasey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Education Law. Kimberly, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Audi Syarief is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson Dunn and a member of the firm’s International Trade Practice Group. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches U.S. economic sanctions and export controls. Audi advises clients on all aspects of U.S. economic sanctions and export controls, with significant experience in enforcement risk assessment, internal investigations, compliance program design, and restricted...
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