Michael P. Swiatocha

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• Law360

  Feds drop ‘Varsity Blues’ charges after First Circuit setback

  The following article covers the government dismissing all charges against client Gamal Abdelaziz, a parent whose conviction in the Varsity Blues college admissions case was reversed on appeal last month by the First Circuit. The Law360 article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard, for representing Mr. Abdelaziz in the case. The team also included eDiscovery director Mike Swiatocha.

  June 29, 2023
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  Prosecutors drop ‘Varsity Blues’ charges against two parents after First Circuit ruling

  The following article covers the government dismissing all charges against client Gamal Abdelaziz, a parent whose conviction in the Varsity Blues college admissions case was reversed on appeal last month by the First Circuit. The Law360 article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard, for representing Mr. Abdelaziz in the case. The team also included eDiscovery director Mike Swiatocha.

  June 29, 2023
• Law360

  ‘Varsity Blues’ prosecutors won’t fight First Circuit reversals

  This article covers federal prosecutors notifying the First Circuit that they will not seek further review of the court’s decision to overturn the convictions of two parents in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the case. The NP team also includes eDiscovery director Mike Swiatocha.

  June 6, 2023
• The American Lawyer

  ‘Litigator of the Week’ runners-up and shout outs

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, who represent Mr. Abdelaziz. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team. The American Lawyer article below recognizes the team as first runner-up for “Litigator of the Week.”

  May 12, 2023
• Law360

  Law360’s ‘Legal Lions of the Week’

  This column highlighting the week’s top litigation victories and milestones recognizes the NP team representing client Gamal Abdelaziz, after a federal appeals court vacated mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against him in the Varsity Blues college admissions case. The NP team includes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, associate Lauren Maynard, and eDiscovery director Mike Swiatocha.

  May 12, 2023
• CNN

  Appeals court overturns convictions of two parents in college admissions scam

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, who represent Mr. Abdelaziz. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team. The American Lawyer article below recognizes the team as first runner-up for “Litigator of the Week.”

  May 11, 2023
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  First Circuit vacates convictions of two parents in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, who represent Mr. Abdelaziz. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team. The American Lawyer article below recognizes the team as first runner-up for “Litigator of the Week.”

  May 11, 2023
• The Washington Post

  Appeals court overturns convictions of two parents in ‘Varsity Blues’ admissions scandal

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team representing Mr. Abdelaziz.

  May 10, 2023
• The Wall Street Journal

  Appeals court tosses convictions of two parents in ‘Varsity Blues’ case

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team representing Mr. Abdelaziz.

  May 10, 2023
• The New York Times

  Appeals court overturns fraud and conspiracy convictions in ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team representing Mr. Abdelaziz.

  May 10, 2023
• Associated Press

  Appeals court tosses convictions of two parents in ‘Varsity Blues’ college admissions scandal

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team representing Mr. Abdelaziz.

  May 10, 2023
• Law360

  First Circuit overturns parents' 'Varsity Blues' fraud convictions

  The following articles highlight coverage of a federal appeals court decision vacating mail and wire fraud and conspiracy convictions against NP client and parent Gamal Abdelaziz in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. The articles quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard and e-discovery director Mike Swiatocha are also part of the team representing Mr. Abdelaziz.

  May 10, 2023
• Rochester Business Journal

  To stay competitive law firms maintain technological edge

  Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Jon Sablone and Director of eDiscovery Services Michael Swiatocha are quoted extensively in this look at how law firms are using technology to stay ahead of the competition.
  Oct 4, 2018