White Collar Defense Lawyer Kelly Kramer To Mayer Brown

Why are law firms beefing up their white collar criminal defense practice? One important reason, according to Mark Ryan, partner-in-charge of the Washington, D.C., office of Mayer Brown LLP, is that, “In the wake of the global financial crisis, regulators and prosecutors worldwide are becoming more aggressive in pursuing actions against white collar defendants.” 

Given that reality, Mayer Brown has recruited a lateral partner for its Washington office: Kelly B. Kramer has joined as a partner in the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, where he will focus his efforts in the White Collar Defense & Compliance and Securities Litigation & Enforcement groups.

Kramer, pictured, has nearly 15 years of experience defending companies and individuals in white collar investigations and enforcement actions involving clients in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Most recently, he has represented clients in financial fraud, securities, tax, public corruption, and antitrust investigations and enforcement proceedings involving the Department of Justice, the SEC, and state attorneys general. He also represents clients in the civil suits that frequently accompany such investigations. 
 
Currently, Kramer is the principal defense attorney for individuals and companies in SEC investigations and multi-district civil litigation, public corruption investigations and prosecutions, asset forfeiture litigation, and international Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and tax investigations.  

Kramer received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, cum laude, and his BA, cum laude, from the College of William & Mary.