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Government Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance
Recognized for “Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded – Nationwide” by Chambers USA in 2024, Winston’s Government Investigations, Enforcement, and Compliance Practice assists individuals, companies, and organizations with government investigations and enforcement matters; related criminal and civil litigation; trials; appeals; congressional oversight; internal investigations; and compliance counseling and program development and enhancement. We are comprised of 80+ litigators, with more than a dozen former prosecutors from the SEC, Main Justice, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide, including two former U.S. Attorneys, Regional Supervisors, the former Chief of IRS Criminal Investigations, and a former Acting Assistant Attorney General, ENRD, DOJ. We are known for our zealous advocacy, our unyielding commitment to our clients, and for protecting and defending clients’ interests with legal acumen that’s second to none.
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Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Winston represents clients in virtually every type of dispute that could arise from operating a business. While our primary objective is to protect our clients from the need to engage in litigation and enter the courtroom, we take pride in our heavyweight litigation experience and the knowledge that corporate America has repeatedly retained us not just for “bet-the-company” trials, but for “bet-the-industry” cases as well. Our commercial litigators’ track record of success earned the team a national Tier 1 ranking in Best Law Firms® 2023. Our practice is anchored by seasoned litigators, many of whom have been recognized by in-house counsel and their peers as top practitioners in their fields.
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Trial skills matter—even in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of a courtroom. Winston has built a reputation as a trial lawyers’ firm, featuring seasoned litigators who leverage extensive courtroom experience to meet our clients’ business and legal objectives. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—provides our clients with tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries, as well as a substantial likelihood of a favorable resolution if, and when, they go to trial.
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Press Release
|August 23, 2019
|3 Min Read
Winston & Strawn’s Dan K. Webb Appointed Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case
CHICAGO – Winston & Strawn LLP Co-Executive Chairman Dan K. Webb has been appointed by the Honorable Michael P. Toomin, Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, as Special Prosecutor to conduct an independent investigation of the actions of any person or office involved in all aspects of the case entitled the People of the State of Illinois v. Jussie Smollett. Pursuant to Judge Toomin’s order and appointment, Mr. Webb and the Winston & Strawn team will have a three-pronged assignment: (1) to investigate if any person or office involved in the Smollett case engaged in wrongdoing; (2) to determine if reasonable grounds exist to further prosecute Mr. Smollett; and (3) to submit a final report to the Court and for the benefit of the Cook County Board of Commissioners detailing the progress and ultimate results of the investigation and any criminal prosecutions commenced.
Recognitions
|July 30, 2018
|3 Min Read
Three Winston Partners Named Rising Stars by Law360
Winston & Strawn Partners Jonathan Amoona, Kurt Mathas, and Sean Wieber have been named 2018 Rising Stars by Law360. This annual recognition honors top legal talent under the age of 40. Honorees will be profiled by Law360 over the next several weeks.
In the Media
|August 2, 2017
|1 Min Read
Dan Webb Interviewed by NBC Chicago on Career Highlights and Current Events
Winston & Strawn Co-Executive Chairman and Litigation Partner Dan Webb was featured on NBC Chicago in a two-part interview, which aired on August 2 and 3, 2017.
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Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 275+ lawyers distributed across 23 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 16,250+ hours in 2022 to various pro bono organizations. They are hardworking, compassionate, and diverse—nearly 50% of the lawyers in this office identify as women, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits.