LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glaser Weil LLP, Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP (“FSS”) and Freeh Group
International Solutions, LLC (“FGIS”) today announced the launch of a
strategic alliance, one capable of deploying their vast resources and
experience as a combined legal and investigative powerhouse focused on
risk management, investigations and comprehensive representation in
highly complex and strategic matters.
The new alliance, which will be based in Los Angeles and be effective
immediately, includes Louis J. Freeh, who leads FSS and FGIS
(collectively the Freeh Group), served as Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, was a federal judge in the Southern District of New
York, as well as an Assistant United States Attorney in that District,
and Glaser Weil, one of the country’s premier full-service law firms,
with star litigator Patricia L. Glaser, who tops a short list of “go-to”
trial attorneys in the nation, and Chambers and Partners
describes as a “trial icon,” the Los Angeles Business Journal
recognized as one of the “Most Influential People” in Los Angeles, and Benchmark
Litigation ranks as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers.”
The legal, regulatory, and social media landscapes have evolved over the
past several years and penalties for corporate non-compliance or
litigation missteps can be very severe. This unique alliance provides a
complete package of consultative, investigative, and litigation services
to help promote and ensure client compliance as well as rapid response,
including full-scale litigation, when crisis erupts.
Benjamin F. Scotti, who has worked alongside Mr. Freeh for over 10 years
on a number of high profile domestic and international engagements, will
lead the Freeh Group’s involvement in the alliance alongside Glaser Weil
partner Fred Heather, a former Assistant United States Attorney with
over 30 years of practice defending corporations and their executives in
complex civil and White Collar cases. Mr. Heather heads Glaser Weil’s
Crisis Management & Response Practice Group together with Garland A.
Kelley, a securities litigator with more than 25 years of experience
consulting with, and litigating for, exceptional clients around the
world, and Lawrence Hadley, an intellectual property attorney with more
than 25 years of experience in high-stakes IP matters.
Mr. Heather said, “There is no equivalent to the combined experience and
reputation of Louie Freeh and his colleagues, and our firm’s ability to
rapidly and aggressively represent our clients, including public and
private companies, colleges, sports and entertainment ventures, defense
contractors, gaming enterprises, hospitals, banks, and
securities-related businesses of all sizes who find themselves faced
with the need for experienced and deeply credible investigators and
world class litigators.”
“All of us at FSS and FGIS are thrilled and delighted to practice in
association with Glaser Weil, one of the most respected and talented law
firms in the United States. Glaser Weil’s outstanding lawyers enjoy a
national reputation for excellence and litigation success. It is truly a
privilege to work in tandem with this great partnership, where our
combined investigative, prosecutorial and White Collar criminal
experience will provide our clients with a unique and powerful
advantage,” said Mr. Freeh.
Patty L. Glaser, Chair of the Glaser Weil Litigation Department, stated,
“This alliance represents a tremendous example of how two great teams
are even stronger together. We are very excited to work alongside Louie
Freeh and the rest of his team.” The new strategic alliance provides
clients with one-stop access to some of the country’s top lawyers and
investigators, who can work together to provide counsel and
representation regarding White Collar crime, securities and
environmental litigation, and cyber security and data protection.
“Glaser Weil’s national reach is well-established, with important
litigation matters throughout California, New York, Delaware, and
numerous other states,” said Garland A. Kelley. “This alliance will
further our global reach, and the capability to offer the gold standard
in investigative prowess coupled with top-shelf creative legal
representation.”
Lawrence Hadley, Chair of Glaser Weil’s Intellectual Property
Department, stated, “The ability to have the Freeh Group’s resources in
complex intellectual property matters like trade secrets, cyber security
and data breach, and patent infringement, particularly their unique
forensic capabilities, will allow us to offer our clients capabilities
that few, if any, law firms can match.”
ABOUT GLASER WEIL
Glaser Weil is one of the country’s premier full-service law firms
particularly well known for its prowess in litigation. Indeed, Benchmark
Litigation, the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms,
awarded Glaser Weil its highest ranking of “Highly Recommended” – one of
only 25 law firms in California to earn this elite status.
ABOUT FREEH, SPORKIN & SULLIVAN
The firm is unique in that it was established by three former federal
judges with decades of experience on the federal bench and at the
highest levels of the U.S. government. FSS has an extraordinary
collection of talented and internationally recognized attorneys, with a
broad range of bona-fides from the public and private sectors, who bring
unparalleled expertise, reputation, judgment and immediate credibility
to the selective legal representations the firm undertakes.
ABOUT FREEH GROUP INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS
FGIS is a dynamic company with the experience, credibility and global
reach that allow us to deliver prompt and effective solutions. We have
built a reputation for working closely with each client to efficiently
assess their circumstances, provide independent counsel, and jointly
develop or enhance effective risk mitigation strategies.
Contacts
Terry Fahn or Stuart Pfeifer
Sitrick And Company
(310) 788-2850
