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Stevens Becker P.C. advises clients navigating complex legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges. The firm's practice is built on senior-level attention, deep subject matter expertise, and a practical understanding of how businesses actually operate.

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Internal Investigations

From whistleblower allegations to Board special committees, we conduct thorough, efficient investigations — and help clients remediate when needed.

Allegations of misconduct surface in many ways — through whistleblowers, government subpoenas, litigation, or a concerned board member. How a company responds in the first hours and days can define the trajectory of everything that follows.

We bring a disciplined, targeted approach to every investigation: quickly identifying the key risks, scoping the inquiry to illuminate what matters without unnecessary disruption, and executing with the thoroughness regulators and courts expect. When the investigation is complete, we help clients understand what they’ve learned and what comes next — including remediation, disclosure decisions, and any related litigation or enforcement risk.

Representative Matters

  • Developed investigation approach for a Fortune 5 company to efficiently address potential accounting issues; executed investigation and prepared report to Audit Committee and SEC
  • Investigated kickback allegations across multiple companies, including matters involving overseas production facilities
  • Conducted dozens of investigations into potential accounting manipulation, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders
  • Investigated cost overruns on a major infrastructure project
  • Conducted multiple investigations into executive and board-level misconduct, including harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environment claims
  • Investigated leaks of confidential information from Board meetings, including developing a strategy for reporting findings to executives and the Board
  • Investigated embezzlement from a public bond fund; prepared public-facing report and advised on litigation risk
  • Investigated potential FCPA violations related to operations in China; advised company on self-reporting to DOJ

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