A former Army officer, Kip now helps corporate and individual clients navigate government investigations.
Kip counsels clients through investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Department of Justice (DOJ), including allegations of antitrust and False Claims Act violations; and state attorneys general.
As a member of the eDiscovery Solutions group, Kip works at the intersection of eDiscovery and Government Investigations. Kip has extensive experience responding to federal grand jury subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other compulsory requests for documents. From corresponding with clients to determine the relevant custodians, to leading the teams responsible for collecting and reviewing the relevant data, Kip is adept at responding to these compulsory processes.
When the need arises for an internal investigation, Kip takes the lead. He also represents company executives and other employers during such investigations. Following those investigations, Kip advises clients on next steps to include self-disclosure processes and benefits of cooperation with the government regulator. While Kip has a robust federal practice, he also assists companies from all industries respond to inquiries from state attorneys general related to allegations of antitrust violations, Medicaid fraud and abuse, and consumer protection issues.
Although clients may view allegations of misconduct and government investigations as worrisome, Kip is known for putting them at ease. Even when investigations have positive client outcomes, Kip sees opportunities to put better policies in place, mitigating risk going forward. Clients appreciate that in addition to providing optimal legal strategies and solutions, Kip communicates clearly and reassuringly—always focused and responsive.
Kip’s practice is also dedicated to corporate anti-human trafficking compliance. Across industries, Kip helps companies ensure that no trafficking has occurred in their operations by conducting investigations into allegations of such, as well as developing comprehensive compliance programs and providing the training necessary to spot and assist victims.
In addition to his corporate work, Kip dedicates significant time to the firm’s Human Trafficking Legal Clinic, representing victim witnesses in both federal and state investigations. Many victims of human trafficking face criminal charges of their own due to the actions they were forced to take, and Kip defends them in these situations, as well as in related child custody disputes. He finds it truly rewarding to help these individuals achieve legal vindication, confirming they weren’t at fault for the unspeakable crimes committed against them.