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Franz also frequently advises on the protection of foreign investments, supporting clients in understanding and leveraging treaty protections in disputes involving sovereign counterparties.\nIn addition to his role as counsel, Franz regularly serves as arbitrator and is included on the roster of several major arbitral institutions. He has acted as president, sole arbitrator, and party-nominated arbitrator under the auspices of all major institutions. 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See Canopy Growth Corp. v. GW Pharma Ltd., No. 22-1603 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 24, 2023).{{ FIELD }}Jesse represented Equifax on various fronts during the 2017 data incident, including advising on congressional oversight, regulatory enforcement, state attorneys general litigation, and private lawsuits.{{ FIELD }}Jesse Snyder is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of King \u0026amp; Spalding and a member of the firm’s Technology, Appellate, and Administrative Law practice groups. Jesse litigates prime time technology disputes, including those involving AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, appeals, strategic counseling, and bespoke cross-disciplinary solutions for clients facing significant risk. No matter the issue, Jesse is always present to help his clients navigate their toughest challenges. \nJesse helps his clients traverse scores of pressing fronts: novel disputes, government-facing advocacy, compliance, governance, licensing, national security, international trade, as well as practical business-minded matters to drive ROI and to galvanize KPIs. In addition to his well-established appellate and administrative law practice, Jesse has served as lead counsel in numerous litigations, including high-stakes disputes touching on data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property, pixel technology, and generative AI. What's more, Jesse regularly counsels clients in highly scrutinized industries on the development and implementation of cybersecurity, privacy, and generative AI compliance programs and protocols. Moreover, Jesse has been called upon to provide forensic analysis, technical advice, and legal defense to various clients facing exigent online attacks as well as illicit hacking events. He also routinely advises clients on AI algorithm and large language model development, data mapping, as well as various considerations and strategies when implementing AI into existing and nascent processes. In addition, Jesse takes pride in his dedicated practice aimed at advancing the talents of entrepreneurs to compete and to succeed, thereby providing steady advice and pragmatic guidance to help propel his clients forward to achieve their business objectives.  \nIn view of his achievements in these areas, Jesse was nominated by his clients and received recognition by the BTI Consulting Group as a 2025 Client Service All-Star, \"the gold standard used by corporate counsel and law firms alike to identify the attorneys delivering the absolute best levels of client service -- better than all others.\"  During 2025 in particular, BTI noted that \"only two attorneys earned their organic recognition from multiple clients,\" and Jesse was one of those two. Building further, the University of Mississippi School of Law's Center for Air and Space Law invited Jesse to be a 2025 and 2026 guest lecturer on cybersecurity and AI. The Sedona Conference also chose Jesse to serve on the 2026 working group on AI and trade secrets, working to build industry consensus around these areas of growing importance. \nDuring law school, Jesse served as editor in chief of the flagship law review publication, graduated in the highest percentile of his class, and was inducted into the National Order of Scribes. He is a published author in 24 different law reviews, covering a variety of topics ranging from the Antiterrorism Act and First Amendment to patent law and Twenty-first Amendment. He also serves as an ex officio member of Texas A\u0026amp;M’s faculty committee on clerkship placements. Before joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Jesse served as a term law clerk to three federal judges: the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Honorable Jorge A. Solis of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.\nBefore attending law school, Jesse amassed experience as an engineer at Stryker Corporation and as a commissioned military officer serving in the Air Force during the attacks on September 11, 2001. His medical-device experience covers a wide array of technology platforms for use in endoscopic procedures. And as a graduate of the Air Force Academy, Jesse is a proud combat veteran of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Multinational Corps-Iraq, and Combined Joint Task Force 7. During his service, he received multiple medals and awards. In addition, as an extension of his sustained commitment to public service, Jesse pioneered the firm's Armed Forces Attorney Coalition, a group whose purpose is to promote veteran interests in the legal profession as well as more broadly. Jesse also carries an abiding dedication to pro bono legal services, as demonstrated by his past multiyear recognition as a member of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. Jesse is an avid runner, and he has been so for over 35 years. Jesse Snyder lawyer Partner 2025, 2026 Guest Lecturer on AI, IP, and Cybersecurity University of Mississippi School of Law 2026 Sedona Working Group Member on AI and Trade Secrets The Sedona Conference 2025 Client Service All-Star BTI Consulting Group 24 Scholarly Publications Harvard, NYU, Virginia, British Journal of American Legal Studies, and More Federal Clerkship U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Federal Clerkship U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Federal Clerkship U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Past Member of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society North Carolina State Bar National Order of Scribes The American Society of Legal Writers United States Air Force Academy  Texas A\u0026amp;M University Texas A\u0026amp;M School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas District of Columbia North Carolina Texas North Carolina State Bar D.C. Bar Association Texas State Bar Assoication Buncombe County Bar Law Clerk, the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Law Clerk, the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Law Clerk, the Honorable Jorge A. Solis, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Jesse Snyder serves as lead counsel for litigations involving an industry-leading AI company offering products and services for legal departments worldwide. Jesse Snyder is lead counsel to an industry-leading jet propulsion system manufacturer for the U.S. military, advising on AI, IP, privacy, trade, antitrust, and compliance. Jesse is lead counsel to a pioneering and disrupting aerospace defense contractor designing pilot training devices for flight school, including achieving an agency corrective action through a successful bid protest. 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He advises clients in commercial disputes and defends them against government inquiries and private allegations of wrongdoing. He is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and board members. He performs independent investigations on behalf of corporations and boards on subjects that include auditing, accounting, corporate governance and control, sexual harassment, and fraud. Should litigation become necessary, Cliff is an accomplished trial lawyer who has successfully tried and won some of the nation\u0026rsquo;s largest, most complex cases, including those involving Enron and Qwest.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCliff aggressively defends corporations and executives in serious matters involving commercial litigation, antitrust, the False Claims Act, securities fraud and regulation (including cryptocurrency issues), industrial accidents, healthcare fraud, and environmental claims. He provides sophisticated advice and counseling in government\u0026nbsp;investigations and parallel civil suits.\u0026nbsp; His industry experience includes healthcare, finance \u0026amp; banking, fintech \u0026amp; cryptocurrency, oil \u0026amp; gas, pipelines, regulated utilities, telecommunications, civil engineering, web-based retail, biotech, medical devices, food production, faith-based organizations, real estate investments, recreation \u0026amp; hospitality, sports \u0026amp; entertainment, higher education, and mining.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis public service positions have\u0026nbsp;included the roles of First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the Enron Task Force in Houston and Dallas, Texas, State District Judge in Dallas, Texas, and Assistant U.S. Attorney in Plano and Dallas, Texas.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a federal prosecutor, Cliff was one of the few attorneys to have won the two highest awards bestowed by the U.S. Department of Justice: the Attorney General\u0026rsquo;s Award for Exceptional Service for his work as a key member of the Enron Task Force, and the Attorney General\u0026rsquo;s Award for Distinguished Service for his work prosecuting the CEO of Qwest Communications for insider trading.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCliff\u0026rsquo;s courtroom experience also extends to the bench. During his distinguished term as a Texas state district judge in which he heard thousands of cases \u0026ndash; not a single case was overturned on appeal. Cliff also served as presiding judge in Dallas County, Texas, a position he used to implement a number of measures designed to bring openness and fairness to the justice system. \u003cem\u003eThe Dallas Morning News\u003c/em\u003e opined, \u0026ldquo;Mr. Stricklin totes impressive credentials. His work ethic, calm judicial temperament and judgment have earned him the respect of his robed colleagues \u0026hellip; Mr. Stricklin has performed admirably on the bench.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, Cliff created the White Collar Criminal Law program at the University of Colorado\u0026rsquo;s School of Law and served there as an adjunct professor for ten years. 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To us at least, the closing really pieced together a lot of the evidence we had questions about or thoughts about.\"{{ FIELD }}Represented the former CEO of a Fortune 250 healthcare company against first of their kind federal antitrust criminal charges involving \"no poach\" agreements brought by the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division. After a two-week trial a jury found the client not guilty of all charges.{{ FIELD }}Represented two banking executives in a grand jury investigation involving theft of trade secrets and computer crimes. After a six month investigation, case was dismissed by prosecutors.{{ FIELD }}Represented a midstream pipeline company in relation to largest pipeline spill of its kind. After a seven year investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice's Environmental and Natural Resources Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, all claims were resolved with a Clean Water Act Misdemeanor and Failure to Report felony. The plea did not include any individuals or restitution, did not require a corporate monitor or debarment, and allowed the fine to be paid out over five years.{{ FIELD }}Led the defense of a large food manufacturing company in a qui tam action under the False Claims Act matter brought by an individual U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspector valued at over $1b. The matter resulted in the government declining to intervene and the U.S. District Court dismissing the Inspector's lawsuit with prejudice and awarding client costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Fortune 250 healthcare company in a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by a whistleblower. The matter resulted in the U.S. District Court dismissing the complaint based on motions, and the relator did not re-file.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Fortune 250 healthcare company in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Health and Human Services in an investigation relating to the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. The matter resulted in no action being taken.{{ FIELD }}Represented a CEO of a large, publicly-traded tech company in an independent board member investigation. The matter resulted in no action being taken.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Chief Accounting Officer of a large civil engineering firm in an U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into financial reporting issues. The matter resulted in a “no action” letter provided by SEC.{{ FIELD }}Represented a corporate owner in an insider trading investigation brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Department of Justice. The result of the matter was the entry of a “no admit or deny” administrative order and no charges were brought.{{ FIELD }}Represented a national telecom provider in a qui tam matter under the False Claims Act matter alleging fraud into the Federal Government E-Rate program. The matter resulted in the federal government declining to intervene and the case being dismissed.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large regional not-for-profit hospital in a qui tam matter under the False Claims Act alleging Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The investigation lasted 18 months, with the results being a minimal settlement with the state Attorney General’s office, and the federal government declining to intervene.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large civil engineering firm in a qui tam matter under the False Claims Act matter and a civil and criminal investigation by the Department of Energy and the Department of Justice. The matter resulted in the relator being dismissed, and there was a civil settlement with the DOJ that included a non-prosecution agreement.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large engineering and infrastructure corporation in a qui tam matter under the False Claims Act investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office related to liquid petroleum gas installation issued during Hurricane Katrina recovery. The matter resulted in the government declining to intervene and the case being dismissed.{{ FIELD }}Represented a principal investor in a complicated investment plan investigated over a three-year period for securities fraud. The matter resulted in no charges being filed.{{ FIELD }}Represented a healthcare industry executive investigated for conspiracy to defraud the government and importation of unlicensed medical devices. The matter resulted in no jail time, no probation, a guilty plea to misprision and a $10k fine.{{ FIELD }}Led the defense of Xcel Energy, Inc. and Public Service Company of Colorado against federal criminal charges arising out of an accident that killed five contractors at a hydroelectric power plant. The result of the matter after a five-week long trial involving complex OSHA regulations, was a jury returning not-guilty verdicts in favor of both companies.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large food production company in environmental litigation against the seller of property that failed to disclose the presence of asbestos. The result of the matter was a successful settlement for the client.{{ FIELD }}Represented Chemical \u0026amp; Metal Industries, Inc. in an appeal from a $3m fine and restitution award in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The result of the matter was the restitution being vacated completely and the fine being reduced to $500k.{{ FIELD }}Represented an executive at a Fortune 500 healthcare company in a matter involving the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. The matter resulted in no charges being brought.{{ FIELD }}Defended a natural gas production and distribution company against a civil complaint filed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The result of the matter was a successful settlement for the client.{{ FIELD }}Defended Eddie Bauer in an intellectual property case involving trademarked brand names. The matter resulted in a successful resolution for Eddie Bauer.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Nobel Prize winning scientist in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce relating to climate change issues. The matter resulted in no charges being brought.{{ FIELD }}Cliff Stricklin, a longtime Texas and Colorado based trial lawyer, guides companies and executives through critical situations where litigation is a possible result. He advises clients in commercial disputes and defends them against government inquiries and private allegations of wrongdoing. He is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and board members. He performs independent investigations on behalf of corporations and boards on subjects that include auditing, accounting, corporate governance and control, sexual harassment, and fraud. Should litigation become necessary, Cliff is an accomplished trial lawyer who has successfully tried and won some of the nation’s largest, most complex cases, including those involving Enron and Qwest.\nCliff aggressively defends corporations and executives in serious matters involving commercial litigation, antitrust, the False Claims Act, securities fraud and regulation (including cryptocurrency issues), industrial accidents, healthcare fraud, and environmental claims. He provides sophisticated advice and counseling in government investigations and parallel civil suits.  His industry experience includes healthcare, finance \u0026amp; banking, fintech \u0026amp; cryptocurrency, oil \u0026amp; gas, pipelines, regulated utilities, telecommunications, civil engineering, web-based retail, biotech, medical devices, food production, faith-based organizations, real estate investments, recreation \u0026amp; hospitality, sports \u0026amp; entertainment, higher education, and mining.\nHis public service positions have included the roles of First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the Enron Task Force in Houston and Dallas, Texas, State District Judge in Dallas, Texas, and Assistant U.S. Attorney in Plano and Dallas, Texas.  \nAs a federal prosecutor, Cliff was one of the few attorneys to have won the two highest awards bestowed by the U.S. Department of Justice: the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service for his work as a key member of the Enron Task Force, and the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service for his work prosecuting the CEO of Qwest Communications for insider trading.\nCliff’s courtroom experience also extends to the bench. During his distinguished term as a Texas state district judge in which he heard thousands of cases – not a single case was overturned on appeal. Cliff also served as presiding judge in Dallas County, Texas, a position he used to implement a number of measures designed to bring openness and fairness to the justice system. The Dallas Morning News opined, “Mr. Stricklin totes impressive credentials. His work ethic, calm judicial temperament and judgment have earned him the respect of his robed colleagues … Mr. Stricklin has performed admirably on the bench.”\nAdditionally, Cliff created the White Collar Criminal Law program at the University of Colorado’s School of Law and served there as an adjunct professor for ten years. He also taught trial advocacy at SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas, and at the U.S. Department of Justice's National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina and Washington, D.C. He is also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Partner Lawyer of the Year Colorado Law Week, 2024 Barrister’s Best White Collar Lawyer  Colorado Law Week, October 2023 Litigator of the Week The American Lawyer, December 2022 Band One, Litigation: White-Collar Crime \u0026amp; Government Investigations Chambers USA, Colorado, 2012-Present U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service U.S. Department of Justice Colorado Super Lawyer  Super Lawyers, 2011-Present Named to “Alumni 150” as being one of the Baylor University’s 150 most remarkable graduates over the last 150 years Baylor University Best Overall Litigator Law Week Colorado’s Best in Show, 2011 Winner of the PowerBook Legal Industry Leader Award Denver Business Journal, 2007 Awarded the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Director’s Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation FBI Baylor University Baylor University School of Law Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee University School of Law Colorado Texas American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Rocky Mountain Region White Collar Crime Committee Chair Colorado Bar Association, Securities Section Urban Peak, a Homeless Youth Prevention \u0026amp; Assistance Organization, Board Member The Blue Bench, a Sexual Assault Prevention, Care \u0026amp; Advocacy Organization, Board Member Represented the former CFO of a technology company in a federal grand jury investigation led by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division into alleged non-solicitation and “no poach” agreements. After a six-month long investigation, the government declined to prosecute and closed the case. Represented a U.S. Olympic athletic organization in a multi-year investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice that included response to wide-ranging grand jury subpoenas. The matter was concluded when the Department declined to pursue charges. Led the defense of a large food manufacturing company and its majority shareholders against claims of breach of fiduciary duty and oppression brought by the minority shareholders in a two-week jury trial. The plaintiffs' lawsuit sought to dissolve the company and $2 billion in damages. After a two-week trial a jury found for the company and the majority shareholders and the plaintiffs took nothing. The jury foreperson was later quoted as saying, \"[Stricklin's] closing was amazing. [The defense team] did a great job. To us at least, the closing really pieced together a lot of the evidence we had questions about or thoughts about.\" Represented the former CEO of a Fortune 250 healthcare company against first of their kind federal antitrust criminal charges involving \"no poach\" agreements brought by the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division. After a two-week trial a jury found the client not guilty of all charges. Represented two banking executives in a grand jury investigation involving theft of trade secrets and computer crimes. After a six month investigation, case was dismissed by prosecutors. Represented a midstream pipeline company in relation to largest pipeline spill of its kind. After a seven year investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice's Environmental and Natural Resources Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, all claims were resolved with a Clean Water Act Misdemeanor and Failure to Report felony. The plea did not include any individuals or restitution, did not require a corporate monitor or debarment, and allowed the fine to be paid out over five years. Led the defense of a large food manufacturing company in a qui tam action under the False Claims Act matter brought by an individual U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspector valued at over $1b. The matter resulted in the government declining to intervene and the U.S. District Court dismissing the Inspector's lawsuit with prejudice and awarding client costs. Represented a Fortune 250 healthcare company in a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by a whistleblower. The matter resulted in the U.S. District Court dismissing the complaint based on motions, and the relator did not re-file. Represented a Fortune 250 healthcare company in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Health and Human Services in an investigation relating to the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. The matter resulted in no action being taken. 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The matter resulted in the government declining to intervene and the case being dismissed. Represented a principal investor in a complicated investment plan investigated over a three-year period for securities fraud. The matter resulted in no charges being filed. Represented a healthcare industry executive investigated for conspiracy to defraud the government and importation of unlicensed medical devices. The matter resulted in no jail time, no probation, a guilty plea to misprision and a $10k fine. Led the defense of Xcel Energy, Inc. and Public Service Company of Colorado against federal criminal charges arising out of an accident that killed five contractors at a hydroelectric power plant. The result of the matter after a five-week long trial involving complex OSHA regulations, was a jury returning not-guilty verdicts in favor of both companies. 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He has been named the National Law Journal’s Winning Litigator of the Year, was a finalist for The American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Year, and received honors including Courtroom View Network’s Most Impressive Defense Verdict, The American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Week, the Daily Journal’s Defense Verdict of the Year, and was recognized by Forbes as one the 100 best lawyers in the United States. Commentators have described his results as “incredible victories” and praised his courtroom approach as that of a trial lawyer “playing to win.”\nClients value Will’s strategic judgment, command of the courtroom, and ability to distill complex factual and scientific issues into compelling narratives that juries understand. He is frequently called upon to step into matters at critical inflection points—when trial is imminent, settlement leverage must be reset, or a decisive courtroom strategy is required. 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Lead trial counsel for the NCAA in dozens of concussion/CTE cases across the United States. Lead trial counsel for the NCAA in Gee v. NCAA, securing defense verdict in first concussion case to reach a full trial in the U.S. Lead trial counsel for the NCAA in Finnerty v. NCAA, securing defense verdict in second concussion case to go to trial in the U.S. Lead trial counsel for the NCAA in Brenner v. NCAA, securing defense verdict in $150 million personal injury case involving former University of Oregon football player. Represented one of the world’s largest life sciences companies in the successful resolution of major False Claims Act litigation. Represented a pioneering gig economy company in litigation and regulatory matters brought by state attorneys general, successfully resolving the matter for the company. Lead counsel for DHL Holdings in a case against United Airlines, successfully resolving an antitrust and price-fixing class action on the eve of trial. Represented a leading tech company in high-profile antitrust litigation, playing an instrumental role in securing a preliminary injunction for the client after a bench trial. Lead trial counsel for Global Linguist Solutions LLC, in a civil Qui Tam action in Maryland alleging False Claims Act violations in connection with intelligence activities in Kuwait during the Iraq War. Lead trial counsel for a leading biopharmaceutical company in a federal court case in Pennsylvania involving False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statutes. Member of trial team for Credit Suisse in high-stakes RMBS case brought by the FDIC as receiver for a failed bank in Alabama state court, successfully settling prior to trial. Represented major institutional investors victimized in several of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, securing the recovery of tens of millions of dollars for clients. Represented a major food producer in obtaining early dismissal of a highly publicized class action with industry-wide implications for food manufacturers. Representing Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson as Trial counsel in two recent talc litigation matters. Representing Roblox as lead counsel in national litigation alleging gaming causes addiction in adolescents.","searchable_name":"Will Stute","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}