Samantha M. Gerencir
Associate
Samantha focuses her practice on civil and criminal investigations and white-collar defense. She regularly defends clients nationwide in government investigations and enforcement actions while also maintaining a robust complex litigation practice. Samantha is a member of the firm’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations practice group.
Samantha regularly works with corporate clients across a range of industries in defense of enforcement actions they are facing by the Department of Justice and state regulators. Samantha works collaboratively with her clients to develop innovative defense strategies and provides thoughtful advice about complex issues. Samantha is dedicated to defending companies and individuals facing allegations by whistleblowers and the government, and at every stage of an investigation, Samantha provides unwavering and zealous representation. Samantha is a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex legal challenges and has a proven track record of diligently closing investigations.
Representative Experience
- Successfully negotiated settlement that minimized client exposure in federal False Claims Act investigation and qui tam action.
- Closed numerous DOJ investigations absent government intervention.
- Principal author of motion that obtained dismissal of all substantive False Claims Act claims against major national client based solely on the pleadings.
- Represented large home improvement chain as an indirect purchaser in antitrust cases involving alleged price-fixing.
- Represented an international corporation in the settlement of a major case for millions less than client expectation.
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”, Health Care Law and Commercial Litigation