Joseph Jay represents companies, organizations, and individuals in complex, high stakes government and internal investigations and other disputes across the country and around the globe. The co-leader of the Governmental practice group, he helps his clients manage crises arising from allegations of corporate or other misconduct, including through the defense, management and successful resolution of criminal and civil enforcement actions and investigations.
Joe guides his clients in devising and executing strategies to minimize and mitigate legal, reputational and public relations risk while focusing on achieving optimal outcomes from federal law enforcement, regulators and Congressional bodies, among others. He has conducted and defended investigations and other matters across the U.S. and in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, including significant cross-border matters implicating international privacy and blocking statutes.
Success in resolving existential organizational threats has made Joe a sought-after resource for organizations and individuals facing such crises. Bringing a business mindset to legal challenges, and with an appreciation of corporate challenges and values, he develops solutions to mitigate the harm and risk of inquiries, investigations and prosecutions, avoiding them where possible.
A strategic problem solver, Joe has broad experience addressing the needs of clients facing allegations of misconduct related to:
- National security, including cybercrime and related matters
- Securities, accounting and financial matters, including insider trading
- Government procurement, waste, fraud and abuse
- False statements
- Public and private domestic and foreign corruption, including FCPA
- Antitrust, bid-rigging and cartels
- Healthcare fraud
- Federal tax enforcement and investigations
- Money laundering
Among other industries, Joe represents clients in financial and payment services, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, professional services and government services (including aerospace and defense).
Joe also has extensive experience advising on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. He partners with civil litigators, regulatory attorneys and others to develop innovative legal solutions to business problems. Joe is sought after for his ability to formulate legal strategy to address not only allegations of misconduct, but business challenges facing his clients.