Overview
Crowell & Moring is the first stop for hundreds of multinational corporations, closely held businesses, boards of directors, special committees, partnerships, and executives facing a crisis. Our team has successfully managed and defended an extensive array of sensitive investigations—whether company initiated or involving federal prosecutors, enforcement agencies, grand juries, inspectors general, Congress, or state and local prosecutors. As a result of our proven track record, clients around the world trust us to resolve these high-stakes matters effectively and efficiently. Learn more about our Investigations Practice.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our investigations team includes highly experienced white collar and regulatory enforcement attorneys across the globe. We provide the rare blend of insight, experience, and judgment that only a team of lifelong defense lawyers, former prosecutors, enforcement attorneys, and agency officials can bring to the table. Many of our attorneys served at high levels within the:
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When Crisis Strikes
Law enforcement agents execute a search warrant at your company’s offices.
FBI agents show up to interview employees.
A news reporter calls with questions about alleged payments to a government official.
A whistleblower provides confidential information and documents to government agents.
Your chief information security officer discovers a ransomware attack.
A federal agent serves you with a grand jury subpoena.
The SEC contacts your company and serves a document preservation notice.
An employee is seriously injured at work.
U.S. Customs seizes your property at the port.
A company executive is accused of personal misconduct.
Repeatedly named to the Global Investigations Review’s “GIR 100” and ranked by Chambers for “Corporate Crime,” our lawyers represent clients in matters spanning more than 80 countries and six continents around the globe.
Critical First Steps
Internal investigations are often the first step to assess—and help mitigate—legal exposure. Failing to conduct one properly could inflict further harm on your company.
This handbook starts with the typical goals of an internal investigation and provides guidance on protecting legal privileges. It then covers two common crisis scenarios: search warrants and government subpoenas/inquiries, including “do this” and “not this” checklists followed by detailed guidance.
We also provide general guidance on several other types of crisis scenarios, as well as samples for use during an investigation. Click here to download the complete guide.
Key Insights and Guidance
The Crisis Handbook provides valuable resources in several key areas.
Appendices and Links to Important "Crisis" Materials
In-House CLE Offerings
Crowell & Moring routinely provides CLE presentations to corporate legal departments and business teams.
Some of our most popular topics include:
- Nuts and Bolts: Conducting an Internal Investigation
- Attorney-Client Privilege: Fundamentals and Best Practices
- Protections and Pitfalls Concerning Cross-Border Privilege Claims
Please contact us if you would like to schedule a training or discuss a customized offering to meet your specific needs.
