Government and Internal Investigations
HSE’s Government and Internal Investigations team brings decades of investigative experience to complex internal, regulatory, and enforcement matters. We combine this depth of knowledge with the personalized attention and responsiveness that define HSE’s client-first approach—ensuring each client’s matter receives the focus it deserves.
Led by a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York, Trini E. Ross, our team of trial and appellate attorneys have deep, hands-on experience navigating the full lifecycle of investigations. From the moment a potential issue arises—whether it’s a surprise visit from federal agents, a subpoena, or an internal red flag—we deliver immediate strategic counsel. Our approach is grounded in practical insight and tailored to each client’s unique risks, priorities, and values, guiding them toward the best possible outcomes with clarity and confidence.
The team includes highly-qualified lawyers with diverse and distinguished backgrounds—including attorneys with experience working as:
- Federal and state prosecutors
- Alumni of AmLaw 100 firms
- Judicial clerks
- A veteran of the U.S. Army JAG Corps
- Former employees of the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, New York State Attorney General’s Office, the New York legislature, and U.S. Congress
Our broad experience, coupled with an insider’s perspective, allows us to navigate complex investigations with clarity, precision, and strategic foresight.
We serve our clients, often during some of their most challenging times, to guide them through not only legal problems, but oftentimes financial, reputational, public relations, insurance, and ethical quandaries as well.
We Advise On:
Internal & Corporate Investigations
- Employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
- Embezzlement and wrongdoing by officers or employees
- Investigations arising from a data breach or privacy incident, including interaction with law enforcement and regulators
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
- Compliance program development and implementation
- HIPAA, HITECH, and other regulatory compliance
- Preventative and proactive policy guidance
Healthcare Compliance
- Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and appeals
- 340B drug discount program
- Fraud and abuse, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute
- New York State (MFCU, OMIG and Justice Center) audits and investigations
Government Enforcement & Whistleblower Actions
- False Claims Act and qui tam/whistleblower matters
- Program fraud involving federal and state programs
- Procurement fraud and DBE fraud
- Grant violations, including by nonprofits
- State and federal cyber and privacy enforcement actions
Financial & Securities Investigations
- Securities violations (e.g., accounting fraud, disclosure issues)
- Regulatory inquiries and proceedings involving financial institutions
- Insurance fraud and coverage disputes
Employment & Labor Investigations
- Workplace investigations tied to employee rights and misconduct
- Retaliation and discrimination claims
Education Sector Oversight
- Federal and state investigations involving educational institutions
Tax & Criminal Investigations
- Civil and criminal tax matters
We Lead Investigations at Every Level:
Federal Agencies and Authorities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- U.S. Attorney’s Offices
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
- U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Inspectors General
- Office of the Inspector General for:
- U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD-OIG)
- U.S. Department of Education (ED-OIG)
- Social Security Administration (SSA-OIG)
- U.S. Treasury (TIGTA)
- New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG)
Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA-OCI)
Education Authorities
- U.S. Department of Education (DOE)
- State Departments of Education
Employment and Labor Authorities
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and related agencies
- New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Federal Labor Relations Board (FLRA)
State Authorities
- Office of the New York Attorney General (NYAG)
- Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)
- Antitrust Bureau
- Charities Bureau
- Bureau of Consumer Frauds & Protection
- Civil Rights Bureau
- Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau
- Health Care Bureau
- Investor Protection Bureau
- Public Integrity Bureau
- Taxpayer Protection Bureau
Tax Authorities
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Civil and Criminal Divisions
- State Tax Authorities
Key Contacts
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F. Paul Greene, AIGP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Partner
Rochester and New York City
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“Harter Secrest & Emery lawyers provide deep, substantive expertise, excellent client service and a cost effective, practical approach to problem solving.”