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Full Service Law Firm | Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Specializing in the Intersection of Business &amp; Government

Meet our team of trusted advisors, strategic thinkers, and community builders dedicated to client success.

Learn about our full-service legal and business solutions, designed to address complex challenges for leading organizations across industries.

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Discover how partnership, bold thinking, and precise execution drive results for clients nationwide.

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Strategic Counsel for High-Stakes Government Actions

When the stakes are high, you need more than legal advice, you need a strategic partner. At Michael Best, we help clients navigate the storm of regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and complex litigation with confidence. Our team includes former senior officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Treasury (Treasury), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Congress – bringing insider insight and crisis-tested experience to every challenge. Whether you’re facing a white-collar investigation, environmental enforcement, or building a compliance program from the ground up, we’re here to guide you through it with clarity, discretion, and results.

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Government Investigations &amp; White-Collar Defense

At Michael Best, we bring together elite legal minds and former senior government officials to help clients navigate the most complex regulatory and enforcement challenges. Our Government Investigations &amp; White-Collar Defense group delivers strategic, discreet, and business-focused solutions that protect your reputation and bottom line.

With firsthand insight from the DOJ, DHS, Treasury, White House, and Congress, we know how regulators think, and how to respond. We guide clients through internal investigations, compliance audits, and high-profile enforcement actions with speed, precision, and confidence.

Our cross-disciplinary team works seamlessly across industries including healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy, and tech. Whether you're facing a grand jury subpoena, congressional inquiry, or regulatory crackdown, we’re equipped to defend your business and safeguard your future.

Clients count on us for guidance and resolution in critical issues such as: <br>

Regulatory &amp; Compliance 

Anti-corruption, FCPA, and public corruption

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Anti–money laundering, sanctions, and bank fraud

Export controls, international trade, and national security

Government contracting and election law compliance

Regulatory compliance across federal and state agencies

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Environmental &amp; Natural Resources 

Environmental regulation and enforcement (air, water, waste, wetlands, stormwater)

Endangered Species Act claims and alleged “takings”

Citizen suits under Clean Air Act, RCRA, and Clean Water Act

CERCLA litigation (cleanup costs, contribution, natural resource damages)

Toxic tort and common-law environmental claims (nuisance, trespass, negligence)

Corporate &amp; Financial Integrity 

Corporate governance, ESG, and crisis management

Healthcare &amp; Employment 

Employment law and labor union regulation

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Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense

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