Expanding litigation department with addition of Former Department of Justice staff member at Fried Frank
Candice C. Wong has joined the ranks of Fried Frank as a white-collar litigation partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Wong brings nearly a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor to her new role, having served in senior positions at the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.
Before joining Fried Frank, Wong held the position of chief of the violence reduction and trafficking offenses section at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Prior to that, she served in the criminal division of the DOJ. During her tenure as a federal prosecutor, Wong brought 28 cases to verdict and presented multiple appeals before appellate courts.
Geoffrey Berman, partner, global chair of Fried Frank's litigation department, and head of the white-collar defense, regulatory enforcement, and investigations practice, commented on Wong's appointment, saying, "We are committed to expanding our litigation bench strength and depth, and Candice's substantial experience, particularly her trial experience, will be of immense value to our clients as they navigate high-stakes white-collar matters and complex civil litigation."
Steven Epstein, managing partner and co-head of the M&A and private equity practice at Fried Frank, also commented, "Candice is a fabulous addition to our firm. Her extensive trial experience and outstanding reputation as a highly respected prosecutor will be valuable assets to our team and clients."
Wong's experience spans all stages of litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and both government and internal investigations. Her expertise in these areas is expected to significantly benefit Fried Frank's corporate and individual clients, enhancing the firm's capabilities in high-stakes litigation involving government agencies.
Wong's appointment marks a growing trend of former government officials at the law firm Fried Frank. She is joining a formidable team of litigators, including leading former federal prosecutors, at the firm.
Fried Frank is headquartered in New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., and other major cities around the world. The comments from Epstein and Berman highlight the value that Wong's appointment brings to Fried Frank's litigation department and white-collar defense practice.
In her new role, Wong will advise companies and individuals in high-stakes business disputes and government-related matters. With her extensive experience as a federal prosecutor, Wong is well-equipped to provide effective advice on white-collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance matters.
References:
[1] Fried Frank press release, Candice C. Wong Joins Fried Frank as a White-Collar Litigation Partner
[2] Law360, Fried Frank Adds Ex-DOJ Prosecutor as White-Collar Litigation Partner
[4] The National Law Journal, Fried Frank Boosts White-Collar Capabilities with DOJ Veteran
In her new role at Fried Frank, Candice C. Wong will advise companies and individuals in high-stakes business disputes and government-related matters, leveraging her extensive experience as a federal prosecutor. With her expertise in white-collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance matters, she will significantly contribute to enhancing the firm's capabilities in complex litigation and business affairs, particularly in the finance and business sectors.
