Law firm Ropes & Gray announced it expanded its award-winning litigation & enforcement practice again with the arrival of former federal prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer Sarah Walters as a partner in the firm’s Boston office.
Walters brings a strong track record of experience to Ropes & Gray and its clients. It includes ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, where Walters served as the Chief of the Economic Crimes Unit and as a liaison to President Obama’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force.
Walters represents clients in industries where Ropes & Gray dominates, including health care, life sciences, private equity, and asset management. And she is highly experienced in guiding clients in investigations into accounting and financial disclosure irregularities, sensitive personnel issues, False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute matters, and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-bribery laws. Plus, she has substantial experience advising private equity clients in compliance matters and is an excellent resource for clients in this industry segment.
Walters is the third high-profile partner to join Ropes & Gray’s growing litigation & enforcement practice in roughly six weeks. In March, partner Jackie Grise joined the antitrust group, bringing 25 years of the antitrust deal, litigation, and enforcement experience. In April, Amy Kossak joined the firm’s government enforcement group from the U.S. Department of Justice, coming to the firm with significant experience in investigations, enforcement, and FCA work.
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“Sarah’s long tenure and experience as an AUSA, coupled with her years in private practice, give her a unique combination of skills to deliver winning outcomes for clients. As a seasoned litigator, Sarah will offer exceptional counsel to a range of clients, guiding them in the toughest of situations.”
– Julie Jones, chair
“Sarah is a brilliant attorney who joins a brilliant team. Her impressive skillset across many areas of investigations and enforcement, and impeccable reputation, is immediately beneficial to the firm’s clients who turn to Ropes & Gray for counsel on their most complex and challenging issues.”
– Managing partner David Djaha
“Sarah is an exceptional trial and appellate lawyer, who brings her firsthand experience of the prosecutorial mindset to white-collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement and compliance matters and complex civil litigation. She is also passionate about advancing and elevating women in law. I am proud to be adding another highly talented partner to our team.”
– Partner Laura Hoey
“Ropes & Gray is home to some of the world’s premier healthcare and financial services institutions. Its litigation group is renowned for guiding clients to great outcomes in highly complex cases, and its platform is the best one for my practice. I am excited to join the team.”
– Sarah Walters
