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White Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Compliance & Internal Investigations

Baker & Daniels' white collar attorneys — including several former federal prosecutors — have experience in all phases of government investigations and prosecutions, including corporate internal investigations; grand jury proceedings; SEC and other regulatory and administrative representations; State Attorneys General investigations; criminal defense; parallel proceedings; sentencing; and appeal.

In today's enforcement climate, such experience is more critical than ever: government investigators and regulators are scrutinizing corporate conduct more closely, the lines between civil and criminal liability are blurring, and the penalties for misconduct are on the rise. As a result, both businesses and employees at every level face unprecedented risks of civil and criminal liability. (Although you may think that your company and its executives could never be the subject of a government investigation, what if the unthinkable happens? Read our White Collar Primer for guidance on how to be prepared in advance.)

In this "age of compliance," we help clients minimize both risk and possible adverse consequences by providing counsel and representation in the interrelated areas of corporate compliance, internal investigations and white collar criminal defense.

Corporate Compliance

Experience has shown that proactive compliance measures reinforce a corporate culture of integrity, reduce the potential for misconduct and lessen the likelihood of penalties, should misconduct occur. Baker & Daniels' white collar team conducts confidential risk assessments in a wide variety of industries and assists clients in designing and implementing effective compliance programs targeted to the individual client's needs.

Internal Investigations

Where corporate or individual wrongdoing is suspected to have occurred, our professionals have the skills and experience needed to conduct focused internal investigations in order to obtain the facts, assess potential civil and criminal liability, provide guidance on appropriate remedial measures, and work effectively with government authorities. Such prompt and decisive measures invariably place the client in the best position to reduce any sanction that might flow from the alleged misconduct.

White Collar Criminal Defense

Our defense of the client's interests begins at the first sign of a government investigation, whether by way of administrative request, grand jury subpoena or the execution of a search warrant. We believe that early intervention and robust interaction with government investigators is the most effective way to minimize business disruption and help to lay the groundwork for a successful outcome for the client (that is, the avoidance of a criminal indictment or civil enforcement action).

In cases where indictment or civil litigation is unavoidable, however, Baker & Daniels is prepared to mount a vigorous defense to the government's allegations of wrongdoing. Indeed, our white collar attorneys are experienced courtroom advocates, having first-chaired dozens of jury trials and argued numerous appeals, both as government prosecutors and, now, as defense attorneys.

Baker & Daniels' particular experience includes investigations and/or prosecutions relating to:
* Antitrust violations
* Environmental crimes
* Employee espionage
* Export controls
* False Claims Act
* False statements
* Government contractor fraud
* Health care fraud
* International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
* Mail and wire fraud
* Off-label promotion
* Public corruption and racketeering
* Securities and financial fraud
* Tax fraud

Baker & Daniels LLP
111 E Wayne St #800
Ft Wayne IN 46802
Tel: 260 424-8000
Fax: 260 460-1700

Lawyers providing advice and counsel for international, national and regional clients' legal and business needs

Lawyers providing advice and counsel for regional, national and international clients' legal and business needs. Creative approaches to litigation, corporate finance, health care and life sciences, labor and employment, intellectual property, international and other leagl issues. Baker & Daniels has offices in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Beijing.