Key Strategies for Successfully Conducting Internal Investigations for White Collar Crimes

This 28-page research report written for white collar attorneys and their clients features the steps to take when suspicion of possible wrongdoing arises in a company. The process of conducting an internal investigation is described, from how to conduct useful interviews to when to communicate with the government. This report provides the information needed to keep a company on track and reduce its exposure to criminal prosecution.

Other topics include:

• attorney-client privilege
• electronic information
• compliance programs
• self-reporting
• work product protection
• non-waiver agreements
• conducting interviews
• preventative action

This Executive Report is written by:

• Eric H. Zagrans, Attorney, The Zagrans Law Firm - The Requirements of an Internal Investigation;
• Michael Mustokoff, Chairman of White Collar Law Group, Duane Morris LLP - Internal Investigations By Outside Counsel;
• Seth C. Farber, Partner, Dewey Ballantine LLP - When to Initiate an Investigation;
• Jonathan D. Polkes, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - Independent Internal Investigations: Establishing the Need;
• Jay K. Musoff, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - Successfully Investigating White Collar Crime;
• Steven M. Bauer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP - Knowing When to Conduct an Investigation;
• Tracy A. Miner, Chair of White Collar Criminal Defense Group, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo PC - Implementing an Investigation

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