Gene Besen is an experienced trial lawyer who advises clients nationwide on their most sensitive and high-profile matters, including government investigations, civil enforcement actions, bet-the-company litigation and criminal proceedings. He has handled dozens of high-profile investigations and taken numerous trials to jury verdict.
Representing clients in a wide range of matters, Gene has represented corporations, executives, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations facing government investigations alleging impropriety, conflicts of interest and fraud. He also advises on related and parallel complex commercial disputes.
With a focus on the needs of individuals and organizations in the healthcare, financial services and private equity sectors, Gene brings a solid track record of success in helping clients across industries avoid and mitigate scrutiny related to allegations of impropriety. Gene has guided clients to favorable outcomes in investigations brought by the:
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee
- U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee
- U.S. Senate Financial Services Committee
- U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee
In addition to his investigations practice, Gene has extensive experience representing clients in acute criminal investigations and is often retained in the midst of a crisis. Beyond legal counsel, he helps clients steady themselves, stay the course and move forward with confidence. From the outset of every engagement, he works to shape the story presented to boards, audit committees, Congress and government investigators—and then meticulously builds a narrative enhanced by the strength of his advocacy. Clients value this blend of empathy and strategy, knowing he combines the emotional intelligence to guide them through crisis with the discipline and resolve to fight when necessary.
In his free time, Gene balances family life and community engagement. Whether spending time with his wife and children, watching soccer or Dallas hockey, or lending a hand to local causes, he values connection and contribution.