- Criminal DefenseLos Angeles Business Journal recognized Ray as one of the “Most Influential Minority Lawyers†and one of the “Most Influential Lawyers in White Collar & Cyber Crimes Law.†Ray has been recognized as a Top Southern California “Super Lawyer†for White Collar Criminal Defense by
- FraudRob’s e-discovery background is leveraged with several years of litigation and arbitration experience. Before becoming involved with e-discovery and records management, Rob was a commercial and securities litigation attorney with a nationally renowned class action firm where he helped recover over a billion dollars’ worth of aggregate damages on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts nationwide. Notably, Rob was a member of the Lead Counsel team in the Sunbeam Securities Litigation class action which recovered $110 million from Sunbeam’s accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, representing what was believed to be the then second largest settlement ever achieved against an outside auditor in a securities fraud case.
- White Collar CrimesAs a federal prosecutor with the Cyber & Intellectual Property Crimes Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ray helped lead the U.S. Justice Department’s efforts in investigating and prosecuting an array of white collar crimes, including cyber intrusions and DDoS attacks, copyright and trademark infringement, healthcare fraud, theft of trade secrets, bribery, mail, wire and bank fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and mortgage fraud. Ray has also briefed and argued a number of cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ray was nominated for the prestigious Attorney General’s Award, the highest award in the Department of Justice, and has received numerous accolades from various federal law enforcement agencies, including...
- Theft
- EmbezzlementRepresentation of a Native American tribe in relation to a government investigation relating to allegations of fraud, embezzlement, misuse of federal proceeds, and accounting improprieties.
- Money LaunderingObtained a sentence of home detention in representing a manufacturer of health food, nutritional supplements, and cosmetic products against allegations for violations of the Lacey Act, false labeling, money laundering, and U.S. Customs violations.
- Corporate LawThe laws governing business and finance impact the organization and operation of businesses of all sizes and thus require legal counsel who understands their short- and long-term opportunities and ramifications. Kilpatrick Townsend provides integrated service and counsel across a full range of business and finance practices. We handle essential commercial contracts, assist with navigating the complexities of corporate governance, establish and maintain sophisticated employee compensation and benefits plans, develop appropriate vehicles for financing in real estate markets, prepare securities offerings, and assist with preserving value in distressed assets.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsGrowing companies can get legal advice from many sources. To be successful, however, requires counsel not just on the law but guidance on how to harness key business drivers while still protecting critical interests. With a continual transaction flow on both the buyer and seller sides, we bring efficiency, focus, and a current understanding of the market effects on deal terms and on the timing and process for mergers and acquisitions. We have forged strong client relationships spanning several decades and many transactions.
- Business Disputes
- Business TransactionsOur team works with companies around the country and across borders, bringing a breadth of skills in a variety of disciplines to bear on crafting intricate commercial transactions. We are particularly adept in addressing specific significant tax and regulatory considerations. Engaging professionals from across the firm on a relevant basis, we bring versatility, ingenuity, and efficiency to large, complex matters.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyLitigation, including internal investigations, government and regulatory enforcement matters, complex business and intellectual property litigation, appellate litigation, and alternative dispute resolution
- Antitrust
- Employment LitigationEmployment Benefits/Labor & Employment, including equity compensation, benefits, and employment matters (e.g., executive retention plans, reductions in force, and employment litigation)
- Tax LawWorking closely with attorneys in other practice areas, we draw upon the firm’s collective experience in environmental law, zoning, and land use; tax law; public and private finance; regulatory considerations; and corporate matters from entity formation to reorganization, to best address client needs. Our clients include...