White Collar Defense

Greenberg Corporate Intelligence is uniquely positioned to support white-collar defense attorneys who represent clients accused of white-collar crimes. Our team brings decades of collective experience conducting sophisticated investigative research that is both thorough and defensible. We support attorneys on cases related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), sanctions, tariff evasion, the False Claims Act (FCA), and other domestic and international laws and regulations.

Trusted Partner for High-Stakes White Collar Cases

GCI serves as a trusted investigative partner for leading law firms and in-house legal departments navigating white collar investigations and prosecutions. Our role extends well beyond standard background research. We serve as an extension of the legal team, providing strategic advice on investigative direction, pursuing critical leads, and helping develop the factual narrative that will shape the defense. We apply industry-leading investigative methods to identify weaknesses in the government’s case, and surface exculpatory or mitigating evidence.

Discretion and security are foundational to every engagement. GCI maintains the highest standards of operational security, information handling, and client confidentiality; we are experienced in working within the strictures of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. GCI also understands the importance of preserving evidence using forensic tools and maintaining the chain of custody.

Our clients trust us not only because of the quality of our analysis, but also our unwavering commitment to protecting their interests, reputations, and the integrity of the legal process.

GCI’s approach includes thorough public records acquisition and analysis, including FOIA and state-level public records requests, in addition to social media investigations and open-source intelligence (OSINT) research.

Witness Vetting

The testimony of key witnesses, such as former colleagues or alleged co-conspirators, can be crucial to the outcome of a trial. GCI’s team conducts deep dive research into these witnesses and uncovers new facts about them.

Witness vetting background investigations can reveal a history of dishonesty, misconduct, and other impeachment material. Such discoveries undercut the credibility of witnesses and cast their testimony in a new light.

Bespoke Intelligence

Defense attorneys turn to GCI to provide bespoke research supporting specific theories or arguments. The GCI team tailors its approach to meet the exact needs of each case, delivering actionable intelligence and reliable evidence that will hold up to scrutiny.

Flexibility and adaptability are critical. We understand that a case often starts one way but ends up going in a different direction. Generic or commoditized reports are insufficient; white-collar defense attorneys need an open line of ongoing communication with their investigative partner. GCI differs from other firms by establishing a direct, personal relationship with the specific investigator assigned to the case. There is never a mystery as to who is leading the actual research.

Evidence that Stands Up to Scrutiny

While some of our work is used purely for strategic purposes, we understand that our research and reporting may be leveraged in forums where a heightened level of scrutiny is expected, whether that be in the courtroom, in front of regulators, or at a board-level discussion.

In any contested or high-stakes situation, we anticipate how any statement or claim could be examined and countered. At GCI, we apply a deep commitment to rigorous research and reporting that ensures that our work is not just defensible, but impeccable.