January 27, 2010

Friedman Joins Lane Powell’s White Collar Criminal Defense, Regulatory Compliance and Special Investigations Practice Group

Ronald Friedman has joined Lane Powell as a Shareholder in the White Collar Criminal Defense, Regulatory Compliance and Special Investigations Practice Group, where he focuses on complex litigation with an emphasis on financial crimes, health care fraud and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining Lane Powell, Friedman served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Seattle for more than twenty years, where he worked in every unit of the Criminal Division.  He conducted hundreds of criminal investigations resulting in indictments, and numerous federal jury trials in United States District Court on matters ranging from commercial fraud to large wiretap conspiracy cases, all of which resulted in convictions.  In addition to trying cases, Friedman served as a supervisor of federal grand juries investigating criminal activity in Seattle for six years, where he supervised grand jury presentations, examined witnesses and litigated matters involving compliance with grand jury subpoenas.

Friedman is responsible for developing multiple highly successful and nationally recognized federal law enforcement programs, including Operation Stolen Valor, which targeted armed services and government procurement fraud, and Operation Midnight Express, which targeted criminal conduct by those involved in the health care profession, as well as the unlawful diversion of pharmaceuticals.  Friedman has received numerous local and national awards, including the Director’s Award from the United States Attorney General.

Friedman received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.A., with highest distinction, from the University of Virginia.