Jim Walden is co-chair of the firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations Group, and a member of the New York litigation department.
Mr. Walden defends corporate and individual clients in an array of complex investigations, regulatory actions, and civil disputes. He has conducted many corporate internal investigations for public and private companies in response to governmental investigations and whistleblower allegations, including matters involving allegations of securities and other financial frauds, antitrust activity, insider trading, computer crimes, money-laundering, medical device fraud, tax violations, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the False Claims Act. He has represented corporate executives and other individuals in a wide-array of criminal cases.
In addition to his expertise in other matters, Mr. Walden's practice also focuses on corporate control and compliance. Senior executives at public and private companies regularly consult Mr. Walden about internal controls, regulatory and legal compliance, and corporate governance matters.
Before joining Gibson Dunn, Mr. Walden served as federal prosecutor for nine years. During his service with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, he led an extensive collection of cases, established himself as one of its most experienced litigators, held various supervisory positions, and served on the U.S. Attorney’s Committee to oversee the fair administration of the death penalty. Mr. Walden continues his commitment to public service through various pro bono and charitable activities, and in 2007, was awarded the firm’s prestigious Frank Wheat award for his work on behalf of the Urban Justice Center’s Mental Health Project.
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