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Practice Area

Government Enforcement and White-Collar Defense

Government investigations can have devastating consequences for individuals and businesses.

Many clients first learn they are under investigation when they receive a subpoena, a search warrant, or an unexpected inquiry from law enforcement. These matters create immediate pressure, with civil, criminal, monetary, and reputational consequences at stake. We represent clients facing government investigations and related civil and criminal enforcement actions, where judgment, discretion, experience, and early positioning can determine whether matters escalate or resolve. Our focus is helping clients understand their exposure, protect their interests, and regain control in situations where missteps can carry serious consequences.

We guide clients through government scrutiny with disciplined, strategic defense.

Early Response & Internal Assessment

  • Advise individuals and organizations upon first contact from prosecutors or regulators
  • Conduct internal investigations to assess exposure and shape early strategy
  • Manage document production, interviews, and information flow under scrutiny

Investigations & Enforcement Defense

  • Defend civil, criminal, and regulatory investigations at state and federal levels
  • Represent clients in grand jury proceedings and administrative enforcement actions
  • Navigate parallel proceedings involving prosecutors, regulators, and agencies

Resolution & Trial Readiness

  • Pursue pre-charge resolutions and negotiated outcomes where possible
  • Prepare matters for trial when satisfactory resolution is not achievable
  • Handle appeals and post-trial proceedings arising from enforcement actions

KTAP represents individuals and organizations in high-exposure government enforcement matters involving federal and state prosecutors, regulators, and investigative agencies. Our experience spans internal investigations, civil and criminal enforcement actions, and proceedings that place personal liberty, professional standing, financial interests, and corporate survival at risk.

Speak With An Attorney

  • If you receive an inquiry, subpoena, target letter, or are subject to a search warrant
  • When government scrutiny threatens personal liberty or professional standing
  • If parallel civil, criminal, or regulatory proceedings begin to emerge
  • When early missteps could define the outcome before charges are filed

Who We Represent:

Founders and owners of closely held businesses.

Entrepreneurs preparing for growth, sale, or transition.

Executives navigating ownership, control, or capital decisions.

Businesses operating across multiple entities or jurisdictions.

Lenders and other financial institutions.

Clients seeking durable structures, not short-term fixes.

KEY Practice Contact

Tama Kudman

Mitchell Epner

Robert Gordon

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