Companies and individuals call upon Richard Westling when facing government investigations, high-profile enforcement actions, or the prospect of severe criminal, civil, or administrative sanctions. Where a client needs strategic advice managing a corporate crisis, has received a subpoena or search warrant at the start of a government investigation, or is embroiled in an enforcement action, Rich is sought after for his guidance and representation.
For over 20 years, Rich has honed his communication and advocacy skills in the roles of federal prosecutor, in-house counsel, and white collar defense attorney. Individuals and companies in the following fields have appreciated Rich's dogged, yet comfortable approach to representing their interests in difficult situations:
- Environmental
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Oil
- Tax
With his ability to enter a heated conflict and restore calm, Rich demystifies the investigation process, assists with crisis response, and seeks to map out a strategy that will help his clients find closure and get back to business. He has unique experience handling non-routine matters, especially those involving the government's expanded use of its enforcement powers. Companies as well as high-profile individuals, public officials, and corporate executives trust Rich to view the issues from their perspective and guide them to a sound resolution. Where litigation cannot be avoided, clients benefit from Rich’s experience as a courtroom advocate gained by trying more than twenty federal cases to verdict before juries throughout the United States.