Alison focuses her practice on internal and government investigations, white collar criminal defense, enforcement actions, and related complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. She represents and advises individuals and entities of all sizes in matters involving allegations of fraud and abuse, false claims, financial improprieties, workplace misconduct, retaliation, and complex commercial disputes, with a large portion of her practice serving organizations and professionals in the health care industry. Alison has significant experience conducting internal investigations and handling matters that arise under the federal False Claims Act and its state law analogues. In addition, she advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters, including self-disclosure and other remediation strategies, corporate compliance design and effectiveness, and risk assessment.
Alison's experience includes defending companies and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions conducted by the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the Securities and Exchange Commission, state attorneys general, various U.S. House and Senate Committees, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Her sharp legal analysis and mix of white collar and civil litigation experience enable her to develop and coordinate cohesive responses for clients that often are in bet-the-company situations.