Insights

Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to this year’s GIR 100, an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices.

The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing has named Crowell & Moring partners Jennifer S. Romano and Agustin D. Orozco to their list of 2024 Legal Visionaries. The list recognizes stand-out attorneys in Southern California for their “commitment to excellence, thought leadership and impactful contributions to both their clients and the broader legal community.”

Crowell & Moring has reaffirmed its commitment to Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025, which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women, lawyers of color, and LGBTQ+ lawyers.

Join Agustin Orozco alongside Gregory Becker from the Office of the Inspector General, US Department of Health and Human Services, and Donald Yoo, Chief Compliance Officer at UCLA Health, for an insightful session on best practices for engaging with healthcare enforcement regulators. This presentation will cover essential strategies for responding to government inquiries and investigations, and offer guidance on proactively reporting regulatory concerns.

The University of California will be hosting the 2024 Ethics, Compliance and Audit Symposium at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City.

Agustin Orozco will be moderating a panel on Understanding the Nuances of the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine alongside panelists HONORABLE PATRICIA DONAHUE, 
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE; LINDSEY GREER DOTSON, ASST. U.S. ATTORNEY, CHIEF, PUBLIC CORRUPTION & CIVIL RIGHTS SECTION; and CAROLYN SMALL, SPECIAL COUNSEL (JENNER & BLOCK) 

The attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine stand as fundamental cornerstones in civil and criminal matters, safeguarding the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients. These principles, however, present a labyrinth of legal, ethical, and practical challenges for both legal practitioners and their clients to navigate. Our panel discussion explores the multifaceted dimensions of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine, focusing on their critical roles, limitations, and strategic implications. Panelists will also discuss how the privilege and doctrine apply in various scenarios, including in the joint defense context and when dealing with third parties--such as external auditors. Food and drinks will be provided, with a reception prior to the discussion.

MCLE: 1 Hr. General MCLE This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California. The FBA certifies that this activity conforms to the standards of approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

Join our expert panel from Crowell's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement, Investigations, and Labor and Employment teams as they provide a comprehensive overview of what these policies mean for companies and practical steps they can take to ensure they are in alignment.