A law firm focused on securities and government enforcement, white-collar defense, and complex civil litigation
Securities Enforcement. Criminal Investigations. Litigation.
A law firm focused on securities and government enforcement, white-collar defense, and complex civil litigation
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SECIL combines experienced legal judgment with AI-powered analytics, advanced digital forensics, eDiscovery, and modern investigative technologies to uncover critical facts, manage risk, and support complex investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters. By integrating legal strategy with technology, we help clients make informed decisions with confidence.
Built for High-Stakes Matters
SECIL represents companies, boards, executives, government contractors, and individuals facing government investigations, regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and complex disputes.
When reputations, careers, businesses, financial interests, or personal freedom are at stake, clients rely on our strategic counsel, practical judgment, and experienced advocacy.
Nationally Engaged. Globally Connected.
From Washington to Wall Street and beyond, SECIL helps clients navigate increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges across industries and jurisdictions. Through trusted relationships with leading counsel worldwide and established credibility with U.S. and international regulators, we deliver coordinated, strategic counsel wherever our clients’ matters take them.
A Different Kind of Investigations & Litigation Boutique
SECIL delivers sophisticated counsel, practical judgment, and trial-ready advocacy without the bureaucracy, overstaffing, or fee structures often associated with large law firms. Our collaborative team provides responsive, partner-driven service and agile strategies tailored to each client’s unique legal, regulatory, and business challenges.
Securities. Enforcement. Criminal investigations. Litigation.
Explore Our Capabilities
Strategic Advocacy for Complex Business Disputes.
High-stakes disputes can threaten businesses, careers, investments, and reputations. SECIL represents companies, executives, and individuals in complex litigation where strategic judgment, investigative rigor, and trial readiness are critical to achieving successful outcomes.
The SEC’s Elimination of the “No Deny” Rule: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Building Stronger Organizations Before Problems Arise.
The most effective compliance programs do more than satisfy regulatory requirements. They help organizations identify risk, strengthen decision-making, and foster a culture of integrity that protects both the business and its stakeholders.
Financial Opportunity Meets Enforcement Risk: Navigating the Evolving Tariff Landscape
When Government Oversight Becomes Public and Political.
Congressional investigations present unique reputational, business, political and legal challenges to organizations, executives, and individuals. SECIL helps clients address and move through congressional inquiries, hearings, subpoenas, and testimony in one of the most high-profile forums in the country.
SECIL Partner John Rowley Represents IRS Whistleblower in Lawsuit Dismissal
Navigating the Risks of Innovation.
Technology continues to reshape industries, markets, and regulatory frameworks at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, digital assets, cryptocurrency, data analytics, and emerging financial technologies are transforming how organizations operate and how regulators evaluate risk.
Keeping the FOCUS on Data Analytics and False Claims
Digital Forensics, eDiscovery & Data Analytics
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Strategic Counsel for False Claims Act Matters.
False Claims Act investigations and whistleblower allegations can expose organizations and individuals to substantial financial, legal, and reputational risk. SECIL helps clients assess exposure, navigate government scrutiny, and respond strategically to increasingly aggressive enforcement efforts.
DOJ Launches Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Compliance Misrepresentations
Navigating Risk in an Evolving Financial Marketplace.
Financial institutions, investment professionals, and market participants face increasing scrutiny from regulators, enforcement authorities, investors, counterparties, and customers. SECIL helps clients navigate investigations, enforcement actions, litigation, compliance challenges, and business disputes across the financial services sector.
Beyond the Headlines: DOJ’s 2025 Corporate Enforcement Strategy, Government Contractors, and the C-Suite
Finding the Facts. Managing the Risk.
When allegations of misconduct arise from within or without an organization, managers and directors need accurate answers quickly. SECIL conducts internal investigations that promptly develop and uncover facts, assesses risks to the organization, and enables managers and directors to make informed decisions while protecting financial, reputational, and stakeholder interests.
Promises and Pitfalls: Department of Justice Releases Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
When Regulatory Scrutiny Becomes an Enforcement Matter.
Regulatory inquiries can quickly ripen into investigations, enforcement actions, and consequential ramifications for publicly traded companies and financial services professionals. SECIL guides companies, executives, directors, and financial professionals through this complex process and matters involving the SEC and other federal and state regulators and self-regulatory organizations, such as FINRA.
CFTC Announces Path to Declination for Self-Reported Misconduct
Global Business Requires Vigilance.
Operating across borders creates opportunities but also increases regulatory risks. SECIL helps organizations navigate such risks, including anti-corruption challenges, compliance requirements or defense against enforcement actions in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
EU Adopts Anticorruption Directive
When Everything Is on the Line.
Government investigations and allegations of misconduct can threaten reputations, careers, businesses, and freedom. SECIL represents corporations, executives, directors, employees, and individuals facing some of the most consequential legal challenges of their lives, providing strategic counsel and vigorous advocacy from the first inquiry through resolution.
