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Background

Federal prosecutor with the United States Department of Justice for 17 years
Partner with an AmLaw 100 law firm for 14 years
Representation of businesses and individuals in criminal and complex civil litigation, with a focus on white collar criminal defense
Experience at conducting complex internal investigations, both in the United States and overseas
He regularly represents clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice

Steve Huggard, a recognized leader in the field of white collar criminal defense, founded Huggard Law LLC. His experience includes:

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AWARDS

Recognized as a leader in white collar criminal defense

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NEWS

Quoted as an expert by numerous news outlets

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PUBLICATIONS

Published industry leader and engaged expert panelist

Awards

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Awards

2015

White Collar Crime Trailblazer

Steve Huggard was selected by The National Law Journal as a “2015 Trailblazer”.

He was praised for his innovative legal strategies and considerable experience when assisting corporations and executives with government inquiries or internal investigations.

2016-2019

The Best Lawyers in America

Steve Huggard has been consistently selected to the annual list of "The Best Lawyers in America", specifically in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense

News

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News

1/30/18

Canned Compliance

Wall Street Journal

3/22/14

Potential Civil Charges Against Zimmerman Could Take Months

NECN

8/13/13

Whitey Bulger Faces Long Odds in Appeal Based on Immunity Claim

Boston Herald

5/2/13

Judge's Rejection of Bulger's Planned Immunity Defense

National Law Journal

1/15/13

Debate Over Prosecutorial Overrech

National Law Journal

1/26/18

Avoiding a Deficiency Letter Citation

Ignites

1/31/14

Implications of US Seeking Death Penalty for Accused Boston Bomber

Boston Globe

6/5/13

US Supreme Court's DNA Ruling

Lawyers USA

4/23/13

Boston Marathon Bombing Case

Multiple Media Outlets

11/27/12

Possible Charges Against New England Compounding Center

Boston Globe

7/10/14

Case Against Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo

Boston Herald

10/4/13

Effects of Government Shutdown

Wall Street Journal

5/16/13

AP Records Seizure

Law 360

2/15/13

Corruption in UK Off-Shore Territories

The Commonwealth Lawyer

2/2/12

Stryker Case Result

Press Release

Publications

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Publications

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Panel, Panelist, Boston Bar Association White Collar Crime Conference, Jan 2018
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Speaker, AF&PA General Counsels Resource Committee Meeting, Mar 2016
Anti-Corruption Compliance and Disputes: Practical Insight and Considerations, Speaker, Dec 2015
The Clause that Binds: Noncompetition Provisions & Antitrust Concerns, Speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel, Sep 2014
Internal Investigations Guidance Note, Co-Author, Jan 2014
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Co-Author, Jan 2014
Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: China FCPA Case Shows That A Deferred Prosecution Agreement May Not Cap Reputational Risk and Expensive Legal Fees, Co-Author, Nov 2013
Canada's Anti-Corruption Efforts Increase Risk for Cos., Co-Author, Law360, Oct 2013
Collateral Consequences for Bribery: When Can Ethical Competitors Initiate Suit in U.S. and U.K.?, Panelist, FCPA Report, May 2013
Internal Investigations Done Right Obtaining a Non-Prosecution Agreement and Other Ways to Protect Shareholders, Panelist, Boston Bar Association, Apr 2013
Paying Bribes Abroad Will Get You in Hot Water in the U.S., Co-Author, Computer Magazine, 2013
Off-Label Promotion is Not a Crime, Co-Author, Bloomberg BNA's Pharmaceutical Law & Industry Report, Jan 2013
Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: The Department of Justice and the Securities Exchange Commission Publish Long-Awaited Foreign Corrupt Practices Guidance, Co-Author, Nov 2012
Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: Attention Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Executives - Ignorance is Not Bliss, Co-Author, Oct 2012
The Sword, a Shield, and Severance: The Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege in White Collar Crime Prosecutions, Co-Author, Bloomberg BNA Criminal Law Report, Aug 2012
Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: Document Retention Policy is A Must, Author, Jul 2012
Do I Need a Lawyer? If You Have to Ask, You Probably Do, Co-Author, Computer Magazine, May 2012
Anatomy of a Health Care Fraud Case: Lessons from Stryker, Author, Boston Bar Association CLE Program, Apr 2012
Navigating the SEC's New Whistleblower Bounty Rules, Speaker, Boston Bar Association, Oct 2011
Gatekeeper Liability Comes to Ireland, Author, Law360, Sep 2011
Client Advisory: Reminder - United Nations Officials are "Foreign Officials" Under the FCPA, Author, Jul 2011
Commercial Litigation Review, Co-Author, Jun 2011
Is the DOJ Violating Cooperators' Rights?, Co-Author, Law360, Apr 2011
Securities Enforcement: What's Up at the SEC - Whistleblowing, Insider Trading, and the FCPA, Speaker, Boston Bar Association, Apr 2011
Is the Year for an SEC Crackdown on FCPA 'Gatekeepers?', Author, Bloomberg News, Mar 2011
Client Advisory: Recent Government Enforcement Actions Regarding the Iranian Embargo Highlights the Hidden Risks of International Trade, Co-Author, Mar 2011
Where Does His Co-Defendent's Plea Deal Leave Sal DiMasi?, Speaker, The Emily Rooney Show - WGBH, Mar 2011
Where Do We Go From U.S. Bank v. Ibanez?, Author, Law360, Feb 2011
Client Advisory: IRS Announces New Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore Bank Accounts, Co-Author, Feb 2011
Huggard Sees U.K. Anti-Bribery Act as 'Aggressive', Speaker, Bloomberg Podcast, Oct 2010

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