Coral helps clients conduct efficient and effective internal investigations into alleged wrongdoing and successfully navigate and resolve government inquiries. She investigates relevant conduct, evaluates the evidence, proposes practical and actionable remediation measures, and strategizes with clients to suggest reasonable steps that can be taken to prevent similar issues in the future. Tailoring her approach to the client’s specific needs and risk profile, she defends clients in government investigations and enforcement actions before the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
Organized and efficient, Coral deftly manages high-pressure, high-stakes and fast-paced investigations. She quickly learns the underlying facts and terminology. Then she staffs each matter to ensure the team has the necessary know-how and experience to get the job done swiftly and cost effectively. Her broad-based experience includes investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) violations. Throughout her career, Coral has spent significant time in every role of an investigation and at every stage of a government inquiry, which enables her to understand what needs to get done and make certain her clients get precisely what they need for the best value possible.
Coral’s clients range from small businesses to large Fortune 100 companies.
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Coral helps clients conduct efficient and effective internal investigations into alleged wrongdoing and successfully navigate and resolve government inquiries. She investigates relevant conduct, evaluates the evidence, proposes practical and actionable remediation measures, and strategizes with clients to suggest reasonable steps that can be taken to prevent similar issues in the future. Tailoring her approach to the client’s specific needs and risk profile, she defends clients in government investigations and enforcement actions before the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
Organized and efficient, Coral deftly manages high-pressure, high-stakes and fast-paced investigations. She quickly learns the underlying facts and terminology. Then she staffs each matter to ensure the team has the necessary know-how and experience to get the job done swiftly and cost effectively. Her broad-based experience includes investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) violations. Throughout her career, Coral has spent significant time in every role of an investigation and at every stage of a government inquiry, which enables her to understand what needs to get done and make certain her clients get precisely what they need for the best value possible.
Coral’s clients range from small businesses to large Fortune 100 companies.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2009
- Illinois, 2008
Education
- Harvard Law School, JD, 2007
- Hillsdale College, BS, summa cum laude, 2004
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2008
Clerkships
- Hon. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2007-2008
Service / Recognition
Awards
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The American Lawyer, Best Law Firm Mentor Finalist, 2022
- Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022; High Honor Roll, 2024
- Jenner & Block Mentorship Award, 2015, 2018, 2020
- Law Bulletin Publishing Company - Leading Lawyers Network
Emerging Lawyer, Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense Law: White Collar - 2015, 2019
Service to the Bar
- American Bar Association, Member, 2007-present
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member, 2008-present
- Chicago Bar Association, Member, 2008-present
- Washington, DC Bar Association, Member, 2008-present