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Maria Georges

Special Counsel

Washington +1 202 662 5421

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  • About

    Maria Georges is a litigator who represents a variety of corporate clients in white-collar defense and complex civil matters.

    Maria defends pharmaceutical companies, life science companies, and financial institutions, as well as other clients in government investigations. Maria has extensive experience in Department of Justice investigations involving the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the False Claims Act. Maria also has significant experience in defending pharmaceutical companies against employment retaliation claims.

    In addition to government investigations, Maria also conducts internal corporate investigations and advises clients on compliance related issues, including risk mitigation. She also has significant experience with complex E-Discovery and privilege issues.

    Areas of Expertise

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  • Representative Matters
    • Successfully defended a major pharmaceutical company facing federal and state investigations of sales and marketing practices, including issues relating to off-label promotion and alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute.
    • Successfully defended a major pharmaceutical company facing federal and state investigations into alleged violations of the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute.
    • Successfully defended a major pharmaceutical company against whistleblower’s employment retaliation claims.
    • Assisted a major pharmaceutical company in assessing and revising internal compliance policies.
    • Assisted a major specialty finance institution in complying with Department of Justice inquiry.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2004
        • cum laude
    • University of Massachusetts, B.A., 2001
        • summa cum laude
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland
    Pro Bono
    • Negotiated plea agreement in state criminal matter involving multiple criminal charges, including second-degree assault.
    • Represented non-profit adoption agency in divorce proceedings.
    Accolades
    • Washington DC Super Lawyers, Criminal Defense: White Collar "Rising Star" (2014)
    Memberships and Affiliations
    • Maryland Bar Association

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