Government enforcement actions bring their own set of challenges and financial threat. The mere announcement of a launched investigation can invite media attention, damage your business’s reputation, and disrupt your operations.
With a team that includes former regulators and government prosecutors once charged with creating and enforcing these laws, we know this space inside and out.
In today’s regulatory environment, businesses are under increasing scrutiny from federal and state agencies charged with enforcing consumer protection and privacy laws. Whether triggered by a consumer complaint, industry sweep, or routine audit, regulatory investigations can escalate quickly—posing serious risks to your operations, reputation, and bottom line. Early engagement with experienced counsel can mean the difference between a closed inquiry and a high-profile enforcement action.
We provide comprehensive, strategic defense for companies facing investigations and enforcement actions from agencies including:
Our team includes former consumer protection regulators and government prosecutors once charged with creating and enforcing these laws. With decades of experience navigating the landscape of federal, state, and multistate enforcement actions, we understand how these agencies operate. We bring unique insight into how investigations are initiated, how enforcement priorities are set, and how to effectively engage with regulators to protect your business.
Enforcement actions often begin quietly—with a letter or request for information—but can quickly escalate. Our goal is to resolve matters efficiently and discreetly, minimizing disruption to your business and protecting your reputation.
We represent clients at every stage of the enforcement process—from initial inquiry through final resolution. This includes:
Importantly, our work doesn’t stop at defense. We believe the best enforcement action is the one that never happens. To that end, we also help our clients assess and strengthen their compliance programs to stand up to regulatory scrutiny and reduce the risk of future enforcement.
How Can We Help? Let's Talk
State Attorneys General are increasingly joining forces—not only with each other, but also with federal agencies such as the FTC, CFPB, and DOJ—to pursue coordinated enforcement actions. These joint investigations can be especially complex, involving overlapping jurisdictions, divergent priorities, and heightened public scrutiny.
We have extensive experience managing these high-stakes, multifaceted matters. Our attorneys understand the political and procedural dynamics at play and are skilled at navigating the nuances of multistate and federal collaboration.
We help clients:
We streamline the defense process and help clients maintain control in high-stakes, high-visibility matters. Whether your business is facing a 50-state sweep or a joint AG-FTC inquiry, we bring the experience and insight needed to protect your interests.
