Nikita Yogeshwarun

Associate

Overview

Nikita concentrates her practice on managed care law and white collar investigations, representing health plans, providers, and multinational corporations.

She offers experience in managed care matters, including breach of contract and bad faith litigation, as well as providing pre-litigation advice and counseling in complex disputes. Nikita is highly skilled at navigating the intricacies of managed care arrangements, guiding clients through challenging issues with efficiency and strategic insight.

Nikita maintains a robust practice in internal investigations, white collar defense, and regulatory compliance. Her experience spans matters before major regulatory bodies such as the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission, with a focus on risk mitigation and cross-border regulatory strategy.

Nikita also advises companies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, helping them to navigate complex issues like climate-related disclosures, shareholder activism, and impact investing in global regulatory regimes.

Her ability to identify mitigating factors and prevent significant penalties has been instrumental in achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.

Nikita’s previous experience includes serving as a judicial clerk at the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals in The Hague and working with the Ugandan government to create a cross-sectoral prosecutorial handbook for gender-based violence.

In addition to her professional work, Nikita is deeply committed to pro bono and community service. She has been recognized for her outstanding pro bono contributions in animal law and international human rights.

Career & Education

    • University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., Pro Bono Honors With Highest Distinction, 2020
      Online Editor for Berkeley Journal of International Law
    • Duke University, B.A., cum laude, 2015
    • University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., Pro Bono Honors With Highest Distinction, 2020
      Online Editor for Berkeley Journal of International Law
    • Duke University, B.A., cum laude, 2015
    • Texas
    • New York
    • Oregon
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    • Texas
    • New York
    • Oregon
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    • American Bar Association
    • Animal Legal Defense Fund Pro Bono Network
    • Women’s White Collar Defense Association
    • Animal Partisan, Advisory Board
    • Nasher Sculpture Center, Patron Member
    • University of Texas School of Law, Animal Law Initiative, Attorney Advisor
    • American Bar Association
    • Animal Legal Defense Fund Pro Bono Network
    • Women’s White Collar Defense Association
    • Animal Partisan, Advisory Board
    • Nasher Sculpture Center, Patron Member
    • University of Texas School of Law, Animal Law Initiative, Attorney Advisor
    • Spanish
    • Spanish

Representative Matters

  • Helped spearhead a multidisciplinary team in the defense of a diagnostics lab embroiled in a high-profile DOJ investigation regarding allegations of health care billing and marketing fraud, resulting in the identification of mitigating factors and the prevention of significant penalties.
  • Reached a favorable resolution for an individual accused of health care fraud and improper billing practices in a $7 million insurance fraud case, minimizing legal repercussions through strategic negotiations.
  • Advised a physician on intricate Medicare billing inquiries related to an amniotic fluid injections investigation. Developed strategic responses to regulatory agencies alleging overbilling of pain treatments. Mitigated financial and legal penalties and safeguarded client reputation.
  • Provided strategic counsel to a prominent hospital system on navigating complex regulatory compliance challenges and government bid protests, ensuring seamless adherence to evolving legal standards.
  • Defended physicians and pharmacists accused of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, negotiating favorable settlements and implementing compliance measures to prevent future violations.