North America - United States • Dispute resolution
Morrison Foerster
Morrison Foerster offers a broad range of services that includes handling internal investigations, conducting risk assessment, implementing compliance programs, and defending clients before the DOJ. Heading the team in New York, Carrie Cohen is an expert on matters relating to public corruption, while Ruti Smithline has experience navigating cross-border investigations and advising on SEC enforcement cases. Christine Wong and Craig Martin lead the team in San Fransisco. Martin frequently counsels senior executives facing internal and government investigations. Wong is skilled at advising corporate clients on compliance with laws concerning bribery, corruption, and antitrust regulations. Charles Duross and James Koukios are based in Washington DC. Duross is especially capable at handling FCPA investigations, while Koukios is recommended for cases concerning health care fraud, insider trading, and money laundering.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Edward Imperatore is a smart, methodical lawyer who is deeply versed in securities fraud and FCPA matters. Peter Skinner is an expert in AML and Bank Secrecy Act matters.’
‘The team has a great depth of experience.’
‘Carrie Cohen stands out as a member and leader of this practice group. She has great depth of experience and is a strategic thinker. She is a fierce advocate for her clients.’
‘The white-collar and investigations team is second to none. They have a deep bench of former DOJ prosecutors who have significant experience with complex, white-collar investigations and a comprehensive understanding of how the government approaches those types of matters.’
‘They have an incredibly strong FCPA practice. The team is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and collaborative.’
'Charles Duross is one of the leading FCPA practitioners in the country. He has a strong understanding of industry players and is credible with the government.'
- 'James Koukios is collaborative. He's also extremely knowledgeable about FCPA and white collar generally.'
- 'Brian Kidd is the go-to person for financial fraud matters.’
Key clients
- Odebrecht S.A.
- California Attorney General’s Office
- Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai
- Euler Labs Ltd.
Work highlights
- Served as the independent compliance monitor as appointed by the DOJ and two separate multilateral development banks for a Odebrecht S.A. in the wake of a multi-jurisdictional resolution.
- Representing Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, in a DOJ investigation into alleged violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
- Representing the former CFO of a publicly traded company in an audit committee investigation and SEC investigation into accounting issues relating to a warranty accrual.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carrie Cohen, Charles Duross, Christine Wong, Craig Martin, James Koukios, Ruti Smithline