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Introduction
Robert McManigal is a litigator, trial lawyer, and member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. He represents entities and individuals in a wide variety of white collar defense matters, investigations, and litigation.
My focus
I represent clients through all stages of government investigations and litigation, including grand jury proceedings, case management, trial preparation, and complex eDiscovery matters.
Before joining the firm, I worked as a special agent and intelligence analyst in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and as a special assistant United States attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Through these roles, I am skilled in preparing cases for trial and grand jury proceedings, including leading complex criminal investigations, drafting affidavits, analyzing financial records, and interviewing witnesses (which I have led on hundreds of occasions). I have led and completed several complex white collar cases involving economic crime, corruption, money laundering, financial fraud, corporate fraud, and bank fraud. In addition, I am experienced in the review and analysis of financial documents including loan documents, bank and investing records, and accounting software.
I also possess extensive eDiscovery experience, efficiently managing large scale eDiscovery projects. I am experienced with various technologically advanced eDiscovery platforms, and in using innovative tools and strategies to successfully improve the pace and quality of the document review and discovery process.
Representative experience
Prior Government Experience
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Special Assistant United States Attorney, 2020–2021. Received a rare appointment from the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to try cases as a special assistant United States attorney.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Special Agent, 2014–2021; Intelligence Analyst, 2011–2014. Worked on white collar investigations, focusing on cases targeting major economic crime and corruption. Initiated and completed several complex white collar cases involving public corruption and money laundering, as well as financial, corporate, and bank fraud.
Representative Experience
- Led the conviction of a former Congressman, a Congressional chief of staff, a former deputy mayor of Philadelphia, two regional political operatives, the CEO of a tech company, and the CEO of a not-for-profit
- Secured the indictment of a sitting public official, a registered lobbyist, and the CEO and CFO of a not-for-profit, as well as the conviction of a for-profit charter school CEO and CFO in connection with white collar related violations
- Developed evidence reviews and eDiscovery dissemination processes by utilizing software platforms to efficiently organize and file critical pieces of evidence from large evidence productions
- Led multiple long-term joint investigations with collaboration from the IRS, the Department of Justice OIG, Department of Education OIG, Department of Commerce OIG, NASA OIG, the United States Postal Service, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Authored numerous search and arrest warrant affidavits pertaining to complex white collar cases that articulated the government’s case theory, highlighted evidence found to support the theory, and explained investigative techniques used for the government to obtain evidence
Looking ahead
I anticipate an increase in federal and state enforcement activities in the areas of white collar investigations. In particular, look for an increase in health care fraud investigations related to the CARES ACT, fraud investigations in response to the Paycheck Protection Program, and securities investigations due to the rise of retail investors and cryptocurrencies.
In the news
- Bloomberg Law
Contrast dye maker, providers escape suit over free equipment
Dec 28, 2022This article, which covers the dismissal of a lawsuit against medical device maker Bracco USA Inc. and several healthcare providers over an alleged scheme involving free medical equipment, mentions NP for representing one of the providers in the case (NYU Langone Health System Inc.). The NP team includes Long Island Healthcare partners Lindsay Maleson and Rebecca Simone, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Adam Tarosky and associate Bobby McManigal, both of the Washington, DC office.
- The Boston Globe
Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against MIT professor accused of concealing ties with China
The following article covers the federal government’s motion to dismiss charges against MIT professor and NP client Gang Chen related to his China ties. The stories quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher, and the team defending Dr. Chen also includes Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associates Scott Seitz and Brianna Nassif. In addition, GIWC associates Tom Barnico of Boston and Bobby McManigal of Washington, DC, Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Henry Caldwell, and Boston GIWC paralegal Joelle MarkAnthony have done critical work on this matter.Jan 20, 2022 - The New York Times
US moves to drop case against MIT scientist accused of hiding China links
The following article covers the federal government’s motion to dismiss charges against MIT professor and NP client Gang Chen related to his China ties. The stories quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher, and the team defending Dr. Chen also includes Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associates Scott Seitz and Brianna Nassif. In addition, GIWC associates Tom Barnico of Boston and Bobby McManigal of Washington, DC, Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Henry Caldwell, and Boston GIWC paralegal Joelle MarkAnthony have done critical work on this matter.Jan 20, 2022 - Associated Press
US drops case against MIT professor accused of ties to China
The following article covers a federal judge’s dismissal of all charges against MIT professor and NP client Gang Chen related to his China ties. The stories quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher. The team defending Chen also includes Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associates Scott Seitz and Brianna Nassif. In addition, GIWC associates Tom Barnico of Boston and Bobby McManigal of Washington, DC, Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Henry Caldwell, and Boston GIWC paralegal Joelle MarkAnthony have done critical work on this matter.Jan 20, 2022 - The Washington Post
Charges dismissed against MIT professor accused of hiding research ties to China
The following article covers a federal judge’s dismissal of all charges against MIT professor and NP client Gang Chen related to his China ties. The stories quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher. The team defending Chen also includes Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associates Scott Seitz and Brianna Nassif. In addition, GIWC associates Tom Barnico of Boston and Bobby McManigal of Washington, DC, Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Henry Caldwell, and Boston GIWC paralegal Joelle MarkAnthony have done critical work on this matter.Jan 20, 2022 - Law360
MIT professor defeats China-ties case as feds reverse course
The following article covers a federal judge’s dismissal of all charges against MIT professor and NP client Gang Chen related to his China ties. The stories quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher. The team defending Chen also includes Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associates Scott Seitz and Brianna Nassif. In addition, GIWC associates Tom Barnico of Boston and Bobby McManigal of Washington, DC, Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Henry Caldwell, and Boston GIWC paralegal Joelle MarkAnthony have done critical work on this matter.Jan 20, 2022 - The Wall Street Journal
US drops case against MIT professor accused of hiding China ties
The following article covers a federal judge’s dismissal of all charges against MIT professor and NP client Gang Chen related to his China ties. The stories quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Rob Fisher. The team defending Chen also includes Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associates Scott Seitz and Brianna Nassif. In addition, GIWC associates Tom Barnico of Boston and Bobby McManigal of Washington, DC, Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Henry Caldwell, and Boston GIWC paralegal Joelle MarkAnthony have done critical work on this matter.Jan 20, 2022
Admitted to practice
District of Columbia
New Jersey
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Education
Rutgers University, School of Law, J.D.
Fairleigh Dickinson, M.S.
Monmouth University, B.S.
Professional activities
- Robert McManigal has been appointed as Secretary for the Board of Directors of Heroic Gardens, a non-profit that helps disabled and elderly veterans in the NJ/PA tristate area.
Recognition
- Assistant United States Attorney General Award for Exceptional Service & The United States Attorney’s Award for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Both awards were conferred in connection with the successful investigation and prosecution of a former U.S. Congressman.
- Philadelphia FBI Case Awards. Conferred for distinguished service in cases targeting major economic crime and corruption.
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Practice Group Leader, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1335
- rfisher@nixonpeabody.com
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Hannah Bornstein
Partner / Deputy Practice Group Leader, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1217
- hbornstein@nixonpeabody.com
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