Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Gil Soffer, managing partner of Katten's Chicago office, has made his mark on both sides of white-collar actions. As a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official, he thoroughly understands the government's enforcement strategies and tactics. As an experienced white-collar defense lawyer and national co-chair of the firm's litigation practice, he devotes his practice to keeping clients out of trouble and navigating them safely through government investigations an...
Jack Carriglio represents clients in commercial disputes, including the prosecution and defense of cases relating to contracts, business torts, bankruptcy, securities, product defects, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, partnership disputes, malpractice and professional disciplinary matters, and real estate litigation. In addition, Jack has a substantial practice in representing corporations and individuals at the federal grand jury, trial, and appellate courts in various criminal matters in...
Scott Mendeloff combines an 11-year tenure as a former federal prosecutor with more than 19 years of experience in private practice. He focuses his practice on commercial trials and white collar criminal litigation. Scott has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA in the area of commercial litigation and by Leading Lawyers in the areas of commercial and white collar litigation. Scott has tried to conclusion more than 50 cases in a wide array of areas in both the civil and criminal arena...
A. Matthew Durkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. A. Matthew, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which A. Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
When clients in highly regulated industries such as banking and health care are facing high-stakes government investigations, Adam Safer offers strategic counsel to address immediate needs and promote positive outcomes over the long term. Adam focuses his practice on defending businesses against allegations of fraud and corruption and has participated in investigations of False Claims Act (FCA) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations. An experienced litigator with a passion for de...
Mariah A. Whitner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mariah A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mariah A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren Jaffe serves clients in matters from discreet internal investigations to large-scale class actions, leveraging experience as a paralegal for the Department of Justice, a student representing federal criminal defendants, a federal judicial law clerk, and an attorney working alongside an in-house compliance team. Lauren helps clients navigate a wide variety of matters, with a particular focus on commercial and white collar cases. She also handles class actions, internal and government in...
With years of training and practical experience in the United States and Europe, Joost van Rossum brings an international perspective to complex commercial litigation and white collar criminal matters, particularly those involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), False Claims Act (FCA), and other financial fraud allegations. Clients trust Joost to undertake deep research into the legal and technical aspects of their issues as well as investigate underlying facts and issues, establish...
Michael Whalen is an associate in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Chicago office. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, internal corporate investigations, and white collar criminal defense. Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Mr. Whalen clerked for the Honorable Thomas L. Ludington of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Mr. Whalen received his law degree from New York University School of Law in 2014. He...
A versatile litigator in the truest sense, Eli Litoff is equally adept at defending his clients against complex class actions in federal court, navigating their local matters in a county courthouse, and defending them against accusations by the government. He has tried civil and criminal cases to verdict in both state and federal court. Eli’s civil practice focuses on class actions and complex commercial litigation. He understands both sides of the “v.,” having successfully ...
Robin Waters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Robin, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emilie O’Toole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Emilie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emilie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Whitney Ising Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Whitney Ising, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Whitney Ising is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Spencer Gottlieb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Spencer, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Spencer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Eric J. Shinabarger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Eric J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carly A. Chocron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Carly A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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