Global Investigations Review (GIR) has named Goodwin among the world's leading investigations law firms in the 2024 edition of the GIR 100. The publication recognizes leading firms for corporate investigations, highlighting the top cross-border investigations practices. GIR editors selected the 100 firms for their ability to carry out sophisticated, cross-border government-led and internal investigations.
GIR highlighted Goodwin's roster of lawyers, which "includes eight former assistant US attorneys with significant leadership experience, enhancing its capability to provide both outstanding legal representation and empathetic support during times of crisis." It also stated that the "firm has added significantly to its bench in both the US and the UK in a strategic play designed to bolster its transatlantic investigations and enforcement capability," and that the "current composition of the team has received praise from clients."
Goodwin's White Collar Defense and Government Investigations and Enforcement practices features several partners with extensive experience in the investigations space, including Ilene Albala, Mark Beardsworth, Gregory Demske, Jennifer Fisher, Grant Fondo, Thomas Gallagher, James Gatta, William Harrington, Jonathan Hecht, Miranda Hooker, Hayes Hyde, William Jackson, Jennifer Luz, Kate MacLeman, Allan Medina, Kirk Ogrosky, Courtney Orazio, Anne Railton, Sabrina Rose-Smith, Richard Strassberg, Allison Schoenthal, Meghan Spillane, and Kyle Tayman.
Goodwin's extensive track-record of success in investigations matters has earned the firm a reputation as "go to" counsel for C-suite individuals and directors and officers facing sensitive white collar investigations, government enforcement actions, and related litigation. They are frequently called upon to represent clients in the most high-profile trials—often times parachuting in to serve as trial counsel in ongoing matters. The practices have been recognized for excellence by leading market commentators, including Chambers, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and numerous other publications.