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Craig’s experience heading one of the nation’s largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices, co-chairing the litigation department of an AmLaw 50 law firm and as an SEC enforcement attorney helps him solve his clients’ most complex and sensitive problems.  Bringing over two decades of experience as a litigator in private and public practice, Craig has a proven track record of success in counseling financial services and healthcare clients through government investigations and high-stakes litigation.\nImmediately prior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Craig served as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, directing all federal criminal and civil matters in the state of New Jersey.  As U.S. Attorney, Craig made significant organizational changes, including creating the nation’s first standalone opioid enforcement unit and the District’s first cybercrimes unit.  Craig also expanded the  number of federal prosecutors in New Jersey addressing healthcare, government fraud and civil rights investigations and prosecutions.   In August 2018, working with DOJ’s Fraud Section, he announced the formation of the first Medicare Strike Force in New Jersey. \nDuring his tenure as U.S. Attorney, Craig was personally engaged on a number of investigations and prosecutions, including oversite of DOJ’s Consent Decree with the Newark Police Department and significant healthcare, accounting and financial fraud matters, as well as matters involving key federal enforcement statutes, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.  In 2019, while he was U.S. Attorney, Craig successfully tried a case to verdict, convicting the leader of a drug trafficking organization and securing a 24-year prison term at sentencing.  Craig also brings extensive crisis management experience from his tenure, including notably chairing DOJ’s national COVID-19 Hoarding and Price Gouging Task Force, as well as directly overseeing investigations of two hate-based domestic terrorism attacks in New Jersey during his tenure.  He was a member of the Attorney General’s advisory subcommittees on healthcare fraud and cyber security and cryptocurrencies.\nPrior to his service as U.S. Attorney, Craig spent ten years as a partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm, where he was co-chair of the firm’s litigation and trial practice group and also led its white collar, government and internal investigations team.  Craig represented corporate and individual clients in domestic investigations by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, HHS, OFAC, and IRS, as well as FINRA, BATS, ICE, CME and various states' attorneys general offices. He counseled companies and individuals in international investigations, including matters before the SEC’s Office of International Affairs and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and Serious Fraud Office.  Craig also represented clients in complex civil litigations and trials in federal and state courts.\nEarlier in his career, Craig served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Securities and Health Care Fraud Unit in New Jersey where he investigated and prosecuted numerous complex fraud cases, including the successful trial of Cendant Corp. CEO Walter Forbes.  Craig also served as a senior counsel in the New York Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement.\nRecent Publication:Co-authored a chapter in PLI’s SEC Compliance and Enforcement Answer Book on Multinational Aspects of SEC Investigations Partner Ranked as a leading lawyer in two practice areas: White-Collar Crime \u0026amp; Government Investigations and Healthcare Chambers USA Described as \"an outstanding attorney and seasoned white-collar adviser\" that is “extremely dedicated to his clients” Chambers USA \"He brings great judgment in everything from legal strategy to public affairs to all the things that matter in a crisis\" Chambers USA Described by a healthcare client as having \"deep subject matter knowledge.\" Chambers USA Ranked as a leading financial services lawyer \"with extensive governmental and regulatory expertise.\" Legal 500 Named a Rising Star in white-collar defense and government/internal investigations Law360, 2012 Selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers from 2011 until his DOJ appointment in 2018 Super Lawyers Rider University  Seton Hall University Seton Hall University School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey New Jersey New York American Bar Association National Association of Former United States Attorneys (NAFUSA) The New York Council of Defense Lawyers (NYCDL) The Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey New Jersey Reentry Corporation Training Center Board of Trustees New York State Bar Association New Jersey State Bar Association Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey (Advisory Committee Member) SIFMA, Legal and Compliance Division Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey Alumni Association United States District Court for the District of New Jersey Lawyer’s Advisory Committee Seton Hall University School of Law Board of Visitors Conducted high-stakes internal investigations for major financial services and healthcare companies involving the federal securities and commodities laws, broker-dealer and investment advisor regulations, and healthcare laws and regulations. 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For over two decades, John’s practice has focused on civil and criminal antitrust matters, including mergers \u0026amp; acquisitions, strategic counseling and compliance, and global cartel investigations. He represents clients before the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, and international and state antitrust enforcement authorities. \nPrior to private practice, John was in the Mergers I Division of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition for several years. While with the FTC, he investigated, challenged, and negotiated settlements in a number of potentially anti-competitive business combinations in the aerospace, technology, consumer products, defense, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. 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Steve serves as the primary government contracts counsel and transactional attorney representing industry leaders, private equity firms, and entrepreneurs that range from major public companies to start-ups.  He has in-depth experience in leading M\u0026amp;A transactions for defense sector clients and has represented clients ranging from start-ups to major public companies.\nSteve has extensive experience developing and negotiating complex agreements during acquisitions, and counseling on related issues including national security, intellectual property and data rights, business size, and anti-corruption.\nSteve also serves as counsel in high-stakes litigation, including pre- and post-award protests at the GAO, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and various state tribunals, and size protests and appeals.  Steve also has extensive experience handling litigation related to the Freedom of Information Act and various open records laws in states and localities. Partner \"Steve has the unique ability to distill issues in a meaningful and creative manner” and is “attentive to client needs.\" Chambers USA (2022) Top Ranked Lawyer, Government Contracts Chambers USA, Nationwide (2021-2022) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University  George Mason University George Mason University School of Law U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia District of Columbia Virginia Represented Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) in defeating Sierra Nevada Corp.’s bid protest filed at GAO challenging NASA’s $2.6 billion contract award for the development of a new spacecraft capable of replacing the Space Shuttle and transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Represented large defense contractors in numerous mergers and acquisitions. Represented numerous General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contractors in investigating False Claims Act allegations and successfully resolving or settling the allegations. Represented Prism Maritime LLC in in a successful post-award bid protest at GAO challenging the Navy’s improper award decision of a $46 million contract. Represented small business in size protest successfully defending against a challenge to its small business size status due to an acquisition by private equity firm. Represented company in a “reverse” Freedom of Information Act case in federal court that resulted in favorable settlement of outstanding request for information. 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The matter raised complex issues concerning the rights of bond holders and the proper construction of funding agreements and trust deeds.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global telecommunications company in connection with significant national security and cybersecurity matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented a former State Solicitor in Federal Court proceedings in which it was alleged that the State engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct to deprive the applicant of multimillion-dollar iron ore assets.{{ FIELD }}Represented the board of a major resources company in a commercial arbitration concerning a multibillion-dollar dividend dispute.{{ FIELD }}Advised an oil and gas major in relation to matters relevant to its participation in the Australian retail fuel market including long term fuel supply agreements, licensing and assignment agreements.{{ FIELD }}Acted for a director and shareholder in complex litigation before the Victorian Supreme Court regarding the receivership and multibillion-dollar sale by a major Australian bank of Burrup Fertilisers, the world’s largest ammonia plant.{{ FIELD }}Represented the Pepper Group Limited on the $675M acquisition by KKR of a controlling interest in Pepper by way of a members’ scheme of arrangement.{{ FIELD }}Represented GetSwift Limited in its \"top hat\" scheme of arrangement to create a new holding company and re-domicile to Canada which was opposed by the corporate regulator, ASIC.{{ FIELD }}Regulatory Investigations and Proceedings \nRepresented a global professional services firm in connection with its participation in a Commonwealth investigation into government procurement and probity issues and work health and safety matters on a multimillion-dollar project.{{ FIELD }}Represented a former banking executive in connection with a case brought by the corporate regulator in which it was alleged that a major Australian bank had engaged in insider trading and unconscionable conduct in executing a $12 billion interest rate swap transaction.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global financial services client in connection with potential exposure in ASIC, AUSTRAC and gaming regulator AML/CTF investigations into a major casino operator.{{ FIELD }}Represented a significant investment manager in investigating allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption claims involving the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and successfully resolved subsequent court proceedings involving the same parties.{{ FIELD }}Acted for an executive director of a property developer in connection with the corporate regulator’s investigation into alleged unfair lending practices, including the negotiation of an enforceable undertaking.{{ FIELD }}Class Actions\nRepresented a global ride sharing company in its defense of a class action brought on behalf of taxi, hire-car, limousine, and charter vehicle industry participants in the Supreme Court of Victoria.{{ FIELD }}Advised the Australian board of a public company in connection with the settlement of multibillion-dollar litigation, including a securities class action, relating to statements in a project prospectus which were alleged to be misleading or deceptive.{{ FIELD }}Energy Transition and Sustainability \nAdvised a superannuation fund in respect of a greenwashing investigation conducted by the corporate regulator ASIC.{{ FIELD }}As part of a global team, advised major energy companies and other clients in relation to Australian and global ESG regulatory frameworks, laws, policies and trends, including litigation and reputational risks such as greenwashing.{{ FIELD }}Human Capital and Compliance \nActed for the board of directors of an ASX-listed entity in connection with multiple fatalities at an Australian theme park, including representation at a high-profile coronial inquest and related investigations conducted by the work health and safety regulator.{{ FIELD }}Represented a multinational manufacturing company in defending claims of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment before the Australian Human Rights Commission and subsequent proceedings before the Federal Circuit Court.{{ FIELD }}Represented an agricultural asset manager in regulatory investigations and a criminal prosecution in connection with a workplace fatality.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global payments company in relation to allegations of workplace bullying and harassment and psychosocial hazards in the workplace.{{ FIELD }}Select Experience at the Bar \nAppeared in a landmark case before the High Court of Australia concerning the loss of a chance and damages claim for loss of opportunity (led by B Walker AO SC and J Lonergan (as her Honour then was)); Tabet v Gett (2010) 240 CLR 537.{{ FIELD }}Appeared for Radio 2UE in a case in which the High Court clarified that the common law test for defamation applies to an imputation concerning any aspect of a person's reputation, including the person's professional or business reputation (led by R McHugh SC (as his Honour then was)); Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd v Chesterton (2009) 238 CLR 460.{{ FIELD }}Represented several medical practitioners who challenged the Constitutional validity of the Medicare scheme (led by David Jackson AM KC and Mark Robinson); Wong v Commonwealth of Australia; Selim v Lele (2009) 236 CLR 573.{{ FIELD }}Jennifer Chambers is a strategic commercial litigator with extensive experience advising multinational and major Australian corporations and boards across a wide variety of commercial matters. Her practice spans both complex domestic and cross-border disputes, as well as high-stakes regulatory investigations and proceedings, particularly in the energy, resources, and financial services sectors. Jennifer is also a trusted adviser to boards and individual company officers in respect of director and officer duties and corporate governance issues. \nJennifer has significant experience both in private practice and at the commercial bar, representing major corporates and directors in high stakes commercial arbitration and litigation matters throughout the superior courts of Australia (including the High Court). Such matters include multibillion-dollar claims alleging misleading or deceptive conduct, breach of director and trustee duties, complex cross-border disputes, class action defence, and contentious members’ schemes of arrangements.\nAdditionally, Jennifer advises global energy, resources, and financial services clients  with respect to regulatory developments and associated litigation risks. Jennifer handles high-profile regulatory investigations and advises clients with respect to corporate and director liability, including civil penalties and criminal liability arising out of corporate crises and investigations, including workplace misconduct, incidents and fatalities.\nJennifer is a driver of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion initiatives and, over the course of her career, has provided pro bono legal services to a diverse client base, including asylum seekers and First Nations people. Jennifer Chambers lawyer Partner Doyles Guide 2025: Leading Arbitration Lawyers, Australia – Recommended Doyles Guide 2025 Best Lawyers in Australia: Recognized in Litigation Best Lawyers in Australia, 2020-2024 University of Technology Sydney  University of New South Wales  High Court of Australia Supreme Court of New South Wales Federal Court of Australia Corporations Law Committee, Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia Graduate of the Yale School of Management Executive Education Program Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration - South Pacific Taskforce Commercial litigation and arbitration \nRepresenting a prominent oil and gas company in a significant ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration relating to the recovery of project costs under a production sharing contract. Represented the board of a major resources company in defense of multibillion-dollar claims in the Supreme Court of NSW and Court of Appeal alleging breach of director’s duties, trustee duties and oppression of the minority shareholders. Represented the Western Australian government in Supreme Court of WA proceedings concerning the distribution to creditors of over $1.8 billion in the liquidations of the Bell Group. The matter raised complex issues concerning the rights of bond holders and the proper construction of funding agreements and trust deeds. Represented a global telecommunications company in connection with significant national security and cybersecurity matters. Represented a former State Solicitor in Federal Court proceedings in which it was alleged that the State engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct to deprive the applicant of multimillion-dollar iron ore assets. Represented the board of a major resources company in a commercial arbitration concerning a multibillion-dollar dividend dispute. Advised an oil and gas major in relation to matters relevant to its participation in the Australian retail fuel market including long term fuel supply agreements, licensing and assignment agreements. Acted for a director and shareholder in complex litigation before the Victorian Supreme Court regarding the receivership and multibillion-dollar sale by a major Australian bank of Burrup Fertilisers, the world’s largest ammonia plant. Represented the Pepper Group Limited on the $675M acquisition by KKR of a controlling interest in Pepper by way of a members’ scheme of arrangement. Represented GetSwift Limited in its \"top hat\" scheme of arrangement to create a new holding company and re-domicile to Canada which was opposed by the corporate regulator, ASIC. 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As a partner in our Contracts and Business Torts practice, Mike represents clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, automotive, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. Mike is also the Deputy Office Managing Partner for our Washington, D.C., office. Michael J Ciatti Partner University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia District of Columbia Virginia American Bar Association Virginia State Bar Represented a Fortune 100 financial institution in parallel investigations by the Department of Justice and other agencies, such as the SEC, IRS, OCC and various State Attorneys General, as well as parallel class action litigation. Successfully represented a multinational pharmaceutical company in an indemnification claim related to breached representations and warranties in a stock purchase agreement. 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