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The firm was ranked Band 1 for both General Commercial Litigation and White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation in California, with clients raving about its “deep bench of talented and creative attorneys” who are “outstanding trial and litigation specialists that are aggressive and tactical.” The firm was lauded as “a powerhouse of a litigation boutique” and “the full package.” Clients praised the “exceptional team,” “high quality work,” and the “strength and sophistication of their brief writing and oral argument.” The firm was also ranked nationally in Corporate Crime and Investigations.
In addition, eight Hueston Hennigan lawyers were ranked:
Marshall Camp was ranked as among the top lawyers in White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California), where clients describe him as “smart, strategic and committed” and note his “past criminal trial experience is an invaluable asset.”
Vicki Chou, described as a “very insightful and thoughtful lawyer” and “one of the smartest people I know,” was also recognized among the leading lawyers in White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California). Praised for her “powerful intellect,” she was described as “a very level-headed attorney who is able to get the best results for her clients in extremely challenging situations,” in addition to being “thorough and diligent and an excellent advocate.”
Douglas Dixon, praised by a client as “an amazing force,” was once again recognized as a top lawyer in General Commercial Litigation (California).
Brian Hennigan was ranked in White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California).
John Hueston earned Chambers’ highest ranking in three categories. He was ranked as a Star Individual in Trial Lawyers (Nationwide), General Commercial Litigation (California), and White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California). Mr. Hueston was described as “the best courtroom lawyer that I have ever seen,” “a force of nature,” and “one of the top trial lawyers in the U.S.” Clients indicated that he is “tenacious yet has exceptional judgment,” “outstanding,” and “laser-focused on winning the case,” with one client stating, “there is no one I trust more.”
Moez Kaba was ranked Band 1 in Trial Lawyers (Nationwide) and General Commercial Litigation (California). Mr. Kaba was lauded as “a generational talent” who is “extraordinary at every level.” Chambers further praised him for his “really incredible trial skills,” “outstanding instincts,” and ability to “try any case,” with “blistering cross examinations” and a “deep and sophisticated understanding of the law.”
Robert Klieger was ranked in Media and Entertainment Litigation (California), where he was described as “a trusted advisor.”
Joseph Reiter was ranked in General Commercial Litigation (California).
Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. Rankings are determined by an in-depth research methodology involving detailed interviews with market sources and clients, as well as analysis of capabilities, achievement and sector presence.
A decorated veteran who graduated first in his class at Harvard Law School, he is a former law clerk to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. of the U.S. Supreme Court and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh, formerly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Mr. Scotten’s practice will focus primarily on complex civil litigation, trials, and white-collar criminal investigations.
During his 10-year tenure with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Mr. Scotten handled some of the nation’s most important cases, including United States v. Eric Adams, the appeal in United States v. Samuel Bankman-Fried, United States v. Charles McGonigal, and United States v. Lev Parnas. As a prosecutor, Mr. Scotten tried 13 cases and argued 14 appeals. Most recently serving as the office’s chief of appeals, Mr. Scotten twice received the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service.
“Hagan is a lawyer of extraordinary integrity and talent, and has earned his reputation as one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers,” said Moez Kaba, managing partner of Hueston Hennigan. “He is the unique combination of fearless trial lawyer and strategic appellate advocate, and we could not be happier to welcome him to the firm.”
Mr. Scotten’s practice will include all aspects of complex cases, from pretrial litigation, to resolution by trial or negotiation, to handling appeals. He also plans to leverage his extensive experience as a white-collar prosecutor to lead internal investigations, counsel corporations, and represent witnesses and subjects in investigations.
“Hagan is an incredibly experienced trial lawyer who also just happens to be a former Green Beret, first in his class at Harvard Law, and a former clerk for two current Supreme Court justices,” said Hueston Hennigan founding partner John Hueston. “He will be a natural and dynamic leader of our rapidly growing New York office.”
Mr. Scotten has prosecuted and supervised criminal cases that affect the banking and financial services industries, technology firms, education firms, state and federal agencies, and non-profits and charities. These include matters related to sanctions, export controls, international law, money laundering, bank bribery, the Truth in Lending Act, and securities fraud.
As chief of appeals, Mr. Scotten supervised a unit that handled several hundred appeals per year. These appeals covered the full range of criminal matters in the Southern District of New York, including securities and sanctions violations, all types of fraud, treaty and customary international law interpretation, money laundering, violent crime, and narcotics.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Scotten served as a captain in the U.S. Army, leading infantry, Ranger and Special Forces units. As part of his service, he commanded combined units of U.S. and Iraqi conventional and special operations soldiers in three combat tours to Iraq. Mr. Scotten led over 40 raids, capturing 124 insurgents, including senior leaders. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in combat and was rated as top captain among seven peers in his Special Forces company.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the preeminent trial law firm in the country,” said Mr. Scotten. “Hueston Hennigan offers the perfect platform for me to both try cases and handle white-collar investigations. I’m eager to contribute to the firm’s success and excited to see what we can build together.”
Before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Scotten was an associate at Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Mr. Scotten earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where he was first in his class and served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review. He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, in History and Classics from Georgetown University.
Mr. Scotten’s addition to Hueston Hennigan drew widespread press, including in the New York Law Journal, Bloomberg Law, Reuters Legal, Law360 and the Daily Journal.
