Melissa Coffey richt zich in haar praktijk op (1) het uitvoeren van interne onderzoeken, onder meer om maatregelen van het Amerikaanse ministerie van Justitie (DOJ), de Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), de Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) en andere handhavingsinstanties te voorkomen of te beperken; (2) het succesvol verdedigen van bedrijven en senior executives in handhavingsmaatregelen van de overheid en civiele en strafrechtelijke procedures; en (3) het geven van praktisch advies op het gebied van regelgeving om handhavingsmaatregelen in de eerste plaats te helpen voorkomen.

Clients turn to Melissa for her keen judgment and her practical and efficient approach to problem-solving, including in connection with crisis management and bet-the-company matters. Melissa has represented countless companies and individuals in government investigations, litigation initiated by the federal government and whistleblowers (including in False Claims Act actions alleging health care or other fraud), and other complex civil litigation. She also conducts internal investigations on behalf of companies and board committees to investigate concerns including fraud and employee misconduct, and successfully advises clients in order to avoid enforcement actions or litigation.

Melissa advises clients across a spectrum of industries, including financial services, accounting, retail, pharmaceutical, home health, and medical supplies, among others. She also has extensive experience facilitating the efficient review of large volumes of electronic data, including using artificial intelligence in connection with internal and government investigations and litigation.