Cases
Representative Matters: Investigation
representation of a research university in responding to Government request for information regarding present responsibility as a federal government contractor.
Representation of large public research university on cyber-security
research compliance issues in connection with cyber-attack of academic research systems.
Representation of large public research university in the federal
state criminal
administrative investigations
proceedings-
coordination of related civil proceedings-arising from the allegations
prosecutions surrounding former coach,
senior administrators, from the initial charges through to the present.
Investigation
representation of a research university in connection with multi-agency government investigation into research accounting
compliance matters.
Conducted internal investigation
represented profit college in connection with allegations of misconduct by admissions personnel.
Advised small private college in connection with discipline involving alleged criminal conduct of students.
Investigated
represented private university in connection with allegations by former student athlete.
Obtained, on behalf of a medical practice, a ruling that auditors contracted by Medicare used faulty statistical methods in alleging that the client was required to refund approximately half a million dollars in services previously paid by Medicare.
Conducted internal investigations
represented numerous corporations
educational institutions in connection with government investigations.
Obtained through the Immigration IMPACT pro bono project lawful permanent residency for a domestic violence survivor, originally from Haiti, under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Obtained a dismissal of a complaint filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, alleging fraud, malpractice, unjust enrichment, illegal fees,
negligence against a former tax partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm. The complaint dem
ed $140 million,
arose from the implementation of allegedly illegal tax shelters.
Representing pro bono a human trafficking victim from Indonesia in a suit filed against her captors in Federal Court alleging she was lured to the United States under false pretenses
enslaved for the next 13 years, forced to work around the clock for pay well below the federal minimum, until she escaped in May 2011. She is seeking wages due
damages for RICO violations, forced labor, human trafficking
other charges.
Represented a Delaware corporation with respect to two agreements with Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc., including analysis of the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes that apply to companies doing business with casinos in Nevada,
analysis of internal compliance procedures in the gaming industry.
Represented Philadelphia charter school in state
federal investigations into alleged self-dealing by founder
former CEO,
assisted school in navigating structural
leadership changes permitting its continued operation
success.
Represented a university in an investigation into allegations against an athletic trainer, who had been accused of giving players prescription drugs
performing procedures requiring special certification or a medical license.
Obtained a decision from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirming the dismissal for improper venue of criminal charges filed against a client.
