Complex Civil Fraud & White Collar Crime

Judi has worked on high-stakes investigations, negotiations, and trials for years. She is the former Chief of Economic Crimes at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, previously worked in BigLaw, and clerked for two federal judges. GermanoLaw represents clients including Fortune 100, midsize, and smaller organizations and their executives in complex civil and criminal cases, including SEC and DOJ investigations, FCA, AKS, antitrust, and other complex litigation, and regulatory-compliance matters. GermanoLaw has handled multi-million dollar disputes and is regarded as a trusted advisor who provides candid, direct and strategic counsel. GermanoLaw often is brought in to work with existing internal and external teams, providing strategic guidance, a fresh look, and a seasoned, trusted perspective. GermanoLaw coordinates effectively with multiple parties and other law firms to help ensure the right-sized team and talent to best meet a client's needs.

Complex Fraud & White Collar Crime

Previous Experience

GermanoLaw specializes in complex civil and criminal fraud matters including cases involving the False Claims Act (FCA), securities fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), other complex financial and government fraud, class action defense, political corruption, regulatory-compliance, internal and external investigations, and subpoena response.

As a federal prosecutor for 11 years, Judi handled criminal cases involving investigations and trials involving securities fraud and other complex financial and government fraud, cybercrime, identity theft, political corruption, and matters impacting national security. At a large multinational firm in Manhattan, Judi worked on international antitrust investigations, U.S. antitrust multi-district federal and multiple state litigations, a civil rights trial, bankruptcy litigation and workouts, and a trial against executives and a board of directors facing allegations of violating their fiduciary duties.

Why Choose GermanoLaw?

GermanoLaw offers highly skilled, zealous, client-focused advice and representation, bringing years of experience in the courtroom, boardroom and c-suite, in government and the private sector, to help address your concerns.

As a small firm, we bring our big-firm experience and training to offer our clients personalized attention and care. We handle sensitive and highly complex matters, delivering creative and intelligent solutions to legal problems.

Testimonials

Incredibly skilled in the courtroom [and] an expert in [her] field - [both] the persuasive advocate [and] the knowledgeable expert.

It's not only the breadth and depth of her knowledge that are noteworthy. Her professionalism, common sense approach and tenacious advocacy make her stand out from the crowd.

Judith "provided thoughtful and practical advice, tailored to our company's situation and values...."

As opposing counsel to Ms. Germano... I can testify to her very strong litigation skills, her determination to prevail on behalf of her client, but at the same time, her excellent professional demeanor and honesty.

Incredibly skilled in the courtroom [and] an expert in their field....Judi's incisive strategy, zealous advocacy, and fiercely effective negotiation skills saved our company millions of dollars.

Hiring Judith to help with a data compromise "was the best decision I made.... She provided thoughtful and practical advice, tailored to our company's situation and values.

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When it’s down to the wire, you need frank legal and strategic advice that comes from experience and expertise.
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