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The Mother Court

SDNY Criminal Law Blog

Overview

The Mother Court blog covers the latest criminal law developments in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, as well as opinions of interest from the Second Circuit, the Supreme Court, and other courts around the country. The blog focuses on new legal developments and noteworthy applications of existing doctrine.

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Professionals

Ryan Poscablo
Ryan P. Poscablo
Ryan P. Poscablo is chair of Steptoe's Investigations and White-Collar Defense group. An experienced criminal defense lawyer, corporate litigator, and former federal prosecutor, he represents...

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Financial Services, Independent & Internal Investigations, Education

Patrick F. Linehan
Patrick Linehan's diverse practice focuses on representing corporate and individual clients in internal investigations, criminal investigations/trials and civil litigation. He has handled numerous...

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Cartels & Conspiracies, Independent & Internal Investigations, Securities Enforcement

Karima Maloney
A former federal prosecutor and highly effective courtroom advocate, Karima Maloney represents clients in commercial litigation, internal investigations, and white-collar criminal investigations and...

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Energy, Commercial Trials & Litigation

Steven H. Levin
Steven H. Levin is an experienced trial attorney who regularly defends individuals in high-profile criminal investigations and prosecutions and helps companies successfully navigate challenging...

Senior Counsel

Independent & Internal Investigations, Government Affairs & Public Policy, White-Collar Defense, Securities Enforcement

Drew C. Harris
An experienced trial lawyer, Drew Harris represents individual and corporate clients at all stages of criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement, and in internal investigations. Drew has...

Associate

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations

Mahogane Reed
Mahogane Reed focuses her practice on white-collar defense, investigations, complex litigation, and appeals. Mahogane's experience endows her with a deep understanding of the law and legal process....

Associate

Independent & Internal Investigations, White-Collar Defense, Appeals & Advocacy, Commercial Trials & Litigation

McKenzie Haynes
McKenzie Haynes is a senior litigation associate focusing on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations. With significant experience across all phases of the litigation...

Associate

Independent & Internal Investigations, Securities Enforcement, White-Collar Defense

Spencer Busby
Spencer Busby represents financial institutions, public companies, accounting firms, and other regulated entities in regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, and criminal defense...

Associate

Securities Enforcement, White-Collar Defense, Anti-Corruption/FCPA, Independent & Internal Investigations

Myles Ashong
Myles Ashong represents corporate and individual clients in internal and government-facing investigations and white-collar defense matters.His experience spans all phases of government enforcement,...

Associate

Independent & Internal Investigations, White-Collar Defense

Practices

White-Collar Defense

Independent & Internal Investigations

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