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Scale LLP
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Litigation & Regulatory | White Collar & Investigations
High-Stakes Matters.
Experienced Counsel.
Trusted Counsel in Government, Regulatory, and Other Investigations
White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations
As experienced counsel, we advise companies, executives, and boards in high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory matters.
Our team:
- Defends companies and individuals facing criminal or regulatory investigations, including suspected violations of federal fraud and public corruption laws, and the federal securities laws
- Serves companies that face qui tam false claims act matters, including during the critical period when DOJ was determining whether to intervene.
- Conducts internal investigations into sensitive and high-priority matters
- Represents individuals and companies under investigation for misconduct
- Develops corporate compliance programs – including FCPA, sanctions, and export controls
- Defends professionals before disciplinary and adjudicatory bodies
- Handles all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation investigations, to motions practice, hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Represents clients at trial and on appeal, drawing on experience trying dozens of cases in federal and state courts.
Clients get attention from highly experienced advocates who work to reduce legal exposure.
Meet The Team
Strategic, business-aligned legal counsel built for how companies grow and operate.
Sara Rau Frumkin
Partner
Timothy Furin
Partner
Robert S. “Bob” Gans
Practice Group Leader
Samer Korkor
Partner
Peter Lallas
Partner
Garrett Ordower
Partner
Mary Spooner
Counsel
Katie Sweeten
Partner
Why Clients Choose Scale for White Collar & Investigations Counsel
“Scale supported us from the earliest stages during YC and through becoming a proper Series A company.”
“Scale meets clients where they are with modern tech and a Silicon Valley approach to growth, timeliness, execution, and the general practice of law.”
“As Sundae’s outside general counsel, Scale provides operational and product advice with a business savvy I have not experienced with any other law firm.”
“Our commitment to our creators drives everything we do, and it is what led us to partner with Scale to help meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“Over the past year, we’ve had a number of high-stakes opportunities arise, and Scale’s legal team has been endlessly flexible and responsive in helping us meet each of these opportunities head-on.”
“We’re committed to bringing Alinea’s mission to fruition, and grateful to have Scale guiding us on building, financing and scaling for growth. They are truly a startup’s best friend.”
“Scale is a vital extension of my leadership team and I absolutely love working with them.”
“Honest, reliable, trustworthy and defenders of justice. Will use them time and time again!”
Representative Matters
Clients get real, valuable and strategic counsel, every time. Past results are not promises of future outcomes.
DOJ Grand Jury Investigations
Legal Challenge
Companies and individuals received grand jury subpoenas in DOJ investigations involving fraud, and other crimes.
Scale Solution
Advocate for client at every stage—managing document production, focus on client objectives, and engaging strategically with prosecutors.
Outcome
Navigated each stage to achieve client objective and best possible outcome.
False Claims Act Defense
Legal Challenge
Companies face qui tam false claims act matters, including during the critical period when DOJ was determining whether to intervene.
Scale Solution
Conducted internal investigations, developed comprehensive defense strategies, and engage as appropriate to further client’s interests.
Outcome
Work to achieve favorable resolutions, including possibility of government decision to decline intervention.
SEC & DOJ Fraud Investigations
Legal Challenge
The CFO of a foreign securities issuer faced parallel SEC and DOJ investigations into possible fraud with significant personal and professional exposure.
Scale Solution
Executed defense strategy across both agencies.
Outcome
Both the SEC and DOJ declined to take enforcement action.
Health Care Fraud Defense
Legal Challenge
Healthcare companies and executives received grand jury subpoenas in DOJ health care fraud matters with potential criminal exposure.
Scale Solution
Managed subpoena response, conducted thorough preparation for DOJ proffer sessions, and developed strategic defenses tailored to each client’s situation.
Outcome
No charges were filed against our clients.
Cyber Intrusion & Enforcement Exposure
Legal Challenge
A tech company founder faced a cyber intrusion that triggered internal investigation obligations and potential enforcement exposure.
Scale Solution
Provided strategic counsel, managed the internal investigation, and navigated the intersection of cybersecurity response and regulatory considerations.
Outcome
Client avoided potentially catastrophic outcomes.
Extradition & International Matters
Legal Challenge
Individuals faced potential extradition, INTERPOL red notices, and mutual legal assistance treaty-related issues requiring coordination across jurisdictions.
Scale Solution
Leveraged unique DOJ Office of International Affairs experience to engage strategically with foreign governments and enforcement agencies.
Outcome
Achieved favorable resolutions for clients.
Professional & University Proceedings
Legal Challenge
A medical student faced expulsion from a top-tier medical school after multiple adverse hearings, with career-ending consequences at stake.
Scale Solution
Advocated before the dean and administration, helping decision-makers contextualize the situation and arrive at a fair conclusion.
Outcome
The expulsion was reversed and the student was readmitted.
Compliance Program Development
Legal Challenge
A private equity portfolio company needed to develop a comprehensive compliance program as part of a merger integration, with transaction closing contingent on implementation.
Scale Solution
Developed FCPA, sanctions, and regulatory frameworks that integrated smoothly within the company’s operations and structure.
Outcome
The compliance program was implemented and the transaction closed successfully.
