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Special Matters and Government Investigations
/ Securities Enforcement and Regulation
Blythe G. Kochsiek represents clients in government-facing investigations and litigation, corporate internal investigations, and related complex business litigation. A senior associate in the Special Matters & Government Investigations practice, Blythe helps clients navigate a wide array of white-collar issues, especially those at the intersection of white-collar investigations and high-stakes litigation.
Blythe’s experience includes defending companies and individuals in investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Congress, state attorneys general, and other federal, state, and foreign authorities, and conducting domestic and international internal investigations across a range of industries, including technology, financial services, and blockchain/cryptocurrency. Blythe also handles a diverse litigation docket and has a decade of experience representing corporate clients in complex commercial litigation in federal and state court, from the pre-litigation to appellate phases. Blythe's mix of white-collar and civil experience enables her to coordinate cohesive responses for clients facing multiple investigatory, litigation, and public relations issues that often arise in crisis or bet-the-company situations. In addition, Blythe provides compliance, risk-assessment, and crisis-management advice to companies.
Blythe has a long history of pro bono work, including in the areas of criminal procedure, anti-discrimination protections, and voting rights.
J.D., Loyola Law School
B.A., Cornell University, Magna Cum Laude
California
Central District of California
Intern, Hon. R. Gary Klausner, Central District of California
Firmwide Associates Committee
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA)
December 6, 2023
King & Spalding Promotes 28 New Partners and 14 Counsel Across 14 Cities
December 6, 2023
K&S elects 28 new partners and promotes 14 counsel across 14 cities
-Represented global technology company before the House Committee on the Judiciary in an investigation of competition issues.
-Advised publicly-traded pharmaceutical company concerning Department of Justice and state attorneys general investigations into the company’s past promotion of opioids.
-Counseled companies in the FinTech industry with respect to global regulatory compliance issues and OFAC subpoena responses.
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November 5, 2021
King & Spalding: transatlantic business crime and investigations November 2021 column
December 6, 2023
King & Spalding Promotes 28 New Partners and 14 Counsel Across 14 Cities
December 6, 2023
K&S elects 28 new partners and promotes 14 counsel across 14 cities
-Represented global technology company before the House Committee on the Judiciary in an investigation of competition issues.
-Advised publicly-traded pharmaceutical company concerning Department of Justice and state attorneys general investigations into the company’s past promotion of opioids.
-Counseled companies in the FinTech industry with respect to global regulatory compliance issues and OFAC subpoena responses.
See more
November 5, 2021
King & Spalding: transatlantic business crime and investigations November 2021 column
December 6, 2023
King & Spalding Promotes 28 New Partners and 14 Counsel Across 14 Cities
December 6, 2023
K&S elects 28 new partners and promotes 14 counsel across 14 cities
J.D., Loyola Law School
B.A., Cornell University, Magna Cum Laude
California
Central District of California
Intern, Hon. R. Gary Klausner, Central District of California
Firmwide Associates Committee
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA)