Robert S. Silverblatt

Rob Silverblatt is a partner in the firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations practice group. A former Department of Justice trial attorney, Rob has substantial experience serving as lead counsel on legally and factually complex cases.

Rob represents companies and individuals in matters involving a variety of regulatory and enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Rob also has an active congressional investigations practice and assists clients with preparation for hearings and briefings and with responses to requests for documents and information. Additionally, drawing upon his experience as a litigator at the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice, Rob represents clients in tax controversies, including Internal Revenue Service audits and tax litigation. 

Rob’s experience includes:

• Representing clients in an array of Department of Justice matters, ranging from civil False Claims Act litigation to criminal investigations and prosecutions. 
• Handling contentious audits and serving as lead counsel on tax-related investigations and litigation, with subject matters including transferee liability, research and development credits, and deductions for charitable donations. 
• Assisting public and private company CEOs and other executives in preparing for interviews and testimony, including in front of Congress and grand juries. 
• Conducting internal investigations for companies and assisting them with identification and remediation of legal and reputational risks.