White Collar Defense & Investigations

Overview

Our white collar defense and investigations team includes numerous former federal prosecutors and former SEC attorneys. We have a proven track record of successfully resolving high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and many other federal and state agencies. Our attorneys regularly defend clients against investigations and enforcement actions regarding health care fraud, financial and procurement fraud, SEC violations, antitrust violations, environmental crimes, the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA), tax fraud, public corruption and the False Claims Act/qui tam. We have decades of experience conducting internal corporate investigations into allegations of misconduct, advising on corporate governance and developing compliance programs.

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Insights & Events

Latest

Updates January 2026

US Tariff and Trade Enforcement: 2025 Year in Review

Trade Fraud Task Force Ushers in a New Era of Aggressive Enforcement

White Collar Defense & Investigations

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Insights & Events

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US Tariff and Trade Enforcement: 2025 Year in Review

Erica MacDonald Discusses Minnesota’s DHS Investigation Into Behavioral Health Grants with KSTP

Erica MacDonald Speaks With KSTP About Nonprofit Fraud Case Developments

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Lexology Index Reports

UK Supreme Court Redraws the Lines: What Mitchell v Al Jaber Means for Directors

Sixth Circuit Reinforces Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Protection in Corporate Internal Investigations

Joan Akalaonu Named a 2025 ‘Top Women in the Law’ Honoree by Law Bulletin Media

Tariff Enforcement Evolves: Preparing for DOJ Investigations Under the False Claims Act - Webinar

Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions: Challenging or Defending Risk Assessment Testing Methodologies

Managed Care, Enforcement and Compliance

Insights

US Tariff and Trade Enforcement: 2025 Year in Review

Erica MacDonald Discusses Minnesota’s DHS Investigation Into Behavioral Health Grants with KSTP

Erica MacDonald Speaks With KSTP About Nonprofit Fraud Case Developments

UK Supreme Court Redraws the Lines: What Mitchell v Al Jaber Means for Directors

Sixth Circuit Reinforces Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Protection in Corporate Internal Investigations

Jesse Witten and Peter Baldwin Discuss Increasing Trade Enforcement Cases Under False Claims Act With Trade Law Daily

Anna Behrmann Discusses M&A Antitrust Enforcement With The Indiana Lawyer

‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ and Responses to 15 Questions Businesses Are Asking

Effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Health Care and Pharma; and More

Steven Francis Discusses New FCA Developments With Commercial Dispute Resolution

Events

Past Events

Tariff Enforcement Evolves: Preparing for DOJ Investigations Under the False Claims Act - Webinar

Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions: Challenging or Defending Risk Assessment Testing Methodologies

Managed Care, Enforcement and Compliance

Federal and State Enforcement of Private Equity Investment in Health Care

CTA Compliance for Dissolved Companies: New FinCEN Guidance on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting - Webinar

News

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Lexology Index Reports

Joan Akalaonu Named a 2025 ‘Top Women in the Law’ Honoree by Law Bulletin Media

Faegre Drinker Launches Cross-Service National Security Team

Erica MacDonald Named a 2025 ‘Top Women in Law’ Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Former Senate HELP Committee General Counsel Barrett Tenbarge to Government and Regulatory Group

Erica MacDonald Named a 2025 ‘Notable Women in Law’ Honoree by Twin Cities Business

Faegre Drinker Team Secures Favorable First Circuit Ruling for Regeneron in False Claims Act Case

Jim Volling Honored With Pro Bono Institute’s Esteemed ‘Chesterfield Smith Award’ for Extraordinary Dedication to Legal Advocacy Work

Faegre Drinker Holds Steadfast in London Growth, Brings on Financial Services Regulatory Partner Steven Francis

Faegre Drinker Strengthens Customs and International Trade Team With Former OFAC Sanctions Regulations Advisor Diego Ortega

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Experience

Our Experience

Global Business Conducts Employment Investigation Due Diligence

Multi-Specialty Physician Practice Receives General Counsel Representation

U.S. Congressional Campaign Employee Interviewed in Connection with Ballot Fraud Investigation

Faegre Drinker’s Philadelphia White Collar Team Secures Acquittal for High Profile Client in Federal Bribery Trial

Tax-Exempt Organization Successfully Resolves IRS Audit

ATF Agent Wins Appeal in Whistleblower Protection Act Claim

Meet The Team

Meet The Full White Collar Defense & Investigations Team

Erica H. MacDonald

Henry P. Van Dyck

Alison M. Agnew

Joan A. Akalaonu

Victoria L. Andrews

Peter W. Baldwin

Rachel A. Beck

Anna M. Behrmann

Jonathan P. Boughrum

Emily Burgess

Matthew E. Burkhart

Elizabeth M. Casey

Christian J. Clark

Carrie Elizabeth DeLange

Laurence (Trip) W. DeMuth, III

Maria S. Downham

Megan M. Farooqui

Michael William Fires

Brittany M. Fisher

Steven Francis

Matt Giffin

Ruben I. Gonzalez

Joelle Groshek

Barry Gross

Joel M. Hammerman