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Winston & Strawn LLP

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With capabilities in domestic and cross-border matters, Winston & Strawn LLP is recommended for both companies and individuals who are being investigated for FCPA offences, fraud, sanction violations, and bribery. Located in Los Angeles, Angela Machala routinely handles securities enforcement matters. Abbe Lowell splits his time between Washington DC and New York. Lowell has a wealth of experience navigating congressional and administrative proceedings. Dan Webb is a highly distinguished trial lawyer based in Chicago. Practicing in San Francisco, Pamela Davis is particularly skilled at advising multinational corporations; she has significant experience with multijurisdictional investigations in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Suzanne Jaffe Bloom is located in New York and has an in-depth knowledge of cases relating to false claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a strong firm. They recruit well and retain their intellectual superstars.’

  • ‘David Scheper and Angela Machala are two outstanding lawyers. They are bright, intelligent, and have amazing bedside manner.’

  • ‘The team stood out for its strategic thinking. They are always thinking several steps ahead. They're also very responsive.’

  • 'Suzanne Jaffe Bloom is exceptional at analyzing situations and providing the best options available. She connects well with witnesses.'

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Key clients

  • Fox News Network LLC
  • Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
  • CMA CGM S.A.
  • Robert Hunter Biden
  • Individual representation
  • Senator Robert Menendez

Work highlights

  • Represented a defendant who was accused of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, in which he was acquitted.
  • Representing a Dallas real estate and affordable housing developer who was charged with bribery and conspiracy, among other offences.
  • Representing the Kingdom of Morocco, its Embassy in Washington, its Consulate in New York, and its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in relation to an ongoing criminal investigation conducted out of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Abbe Lowell

Abbe Lowell

Work highlightsWinston & Strawn LLP

https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/lowell-abbe-david.html Abbe David Lowell is one of the country’s foremost white collar defense and trial lawyers. He has tried civil and criminal cases before judges and juries in more than a dozen states, argued numerous appeals before courts that include the U.S. Supreme Court, led complex international investigations, and navigated clients through congressional and administrative proceedings, often under the glare of media scrutiny. Abbe served as Chief Minority Counsel to the House of Representatives during the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton. He also previously served as Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney General and Special Counselor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Dan Webb

Dan Webb

Work highlightsWinston & Strawn LLP

https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/webb-dan-k.html#full-bio Dan Webb, co-executive chairman of Winston & Strawn, is one of the most distinguished and sought-after trial lawyers in the United States. He has tried more than 100 jury cases involving a wide variety of claims and been named a fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Notably, Dan achieved international acclaim for his successful prosecution of retired Admiral John Poindexter in the Iran-Contra Affair. He served as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and has served in special prosecutor or similar roles on several occasions, including for the successful prosecution of actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago, for which he was named Am Law’s “Litigator of the Week” in December 2021.

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Suzanne Jaffe Bloom

Suzanne Jaffe Bloom

Winston & Strawn LLP

https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/bloom-suzanne-jaffe.html Suzanne Bloom is a former federal prosecutor (SDNY and EDNY) who is consistently recognized as one of New York’s top lawyers in white collar criminal defense and government investigations and described as “exceptionally smart and tenacious” and “an outstanding strategist and a great trial lawyer.” (Chambers USA 2018) Suzanne is a dedicated advocate for her clients, who benefit from her wealth of government experience. Suzanne’s keen insights, strategic acumen, and ability to mount vigorous defenses allow her to achieve her clients’ goals in a highly effective manner, at times preventing government charges or claims from being filed in the first instance.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Suzanne Jaffe Bloom, Abbe David Lowell, Angela Machala

Other key lawyers

Pamela Davis, Dan Webb, Cari Stinebower, David Scheper