Leveraging her experience as a former US Department of Justice (DOJ) trial lawyer, Emily Savner represents and advises clients in high-stakes governmental and internal investigations. She conducts internal investigations on sensitive issues, advises clients through self-reporting of regulatory violations, represents high-profile companies subject to civil and criminal investigation, and turns investigative findings into practical solutions to help clients mitigate further corporate risk.
While serving in the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, Emily litigated civil and criminal cases of national significance in the areas of housing and lending discrimination and criminal civil rights violations. Her matters included hate crimes, deprivations of rights under color of law, and human trafficking. Emily took a lead role in all aspects of civil and criminal investigations and litigation and served as an instructor on trial advocacy skills. Emily also served as a Special Assistant US Attorney in the District of Columbia.
Emily’s active pro bono practice centers on furthering reproductive rights, and she serves as co-chair of the firm’s Reproductive Health Task Force. Emily is also a key member of the firm’s Culture Risk and Sensitive Investigations Practice.
Representative Matters
- Representing government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations undertaken by DOJ and various US Attorneys’ Offices.
- Conducting risk assessments on highly sensitive issues, including bribery allegations, executive misconduct, and corporate culture concerns.
- Investigating whistleblower complaints and managing company response.
- Representing government contractors to scope and bound nonconformance issues and disclose findings to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General and customers.
- Providing strategic advice to companies across industries related to document retention and legal holds, including in light of emerging technology.
- Led a compliance workstream for New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) monitorship of a tier-one financial institution.
- Investigated Fortune 500 company’s response to a high-profile data breach.
- Represented client subject to multi-year DOJ Fraud Section monitorship.
- Represented a major trade association with respect to a DOJ campaign finance investigation.
- Assisted Fortune 100 company develop a playbook for responding to government investigations.
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Leveraging her experience as a former US Department of Justice (DOJ) trial lawyer, Emily Savner represents and advises clients in high-stakes governmental and internal investigations. She conducts internal investigations on sensitive issues, advises clients through self-reporting of regulatory violations, represents high-profile companies subject to civil and criminal investigation, and turns investigative findings into practical solutions to help clients mitigate further corporate risk.
While serving in the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, Emily litigated civil and criminal cases of national significance in the areas of housing and lending discrimination and criminal civil rights violations. Her matters included hate crimes, deprivations of rights under color of law, and human trafficking. Emily took a lead role in all aspects of civil and criminal investigations and litigation and served as an instructor on trial advocacy skills. Emily also served as a Special Assistant US Attorney in the District of Columbia.
Emily’s active pro bono practice centers on furthering reproductive rights, and she serves as co-chair of the firm’s Reproductive Health Task Force. Emily is also a key member of the firm’s Culture Risk and Sensitive Investigations Practice.
Areas of Focus
Representative Matters
- Representing government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations undertaken by DOJ and various US Attorneys’ Offices.
- Conducting risk assessments on highly sensitive issues, including bribery allegations, executive misconduct, and corporate culture concerns.
- Investigating whistleblower complaints and managing company response.
- Representing government contractors to scope and bound nonconformance issues and disclose findings to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General and customers.
- Providing strategic advice to companies across industries related to document retention and legal holds, including in light of emerging technology.
- Led a compliance workstream for New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) monitorship of a tier-one financial institution.
- Investigated Fortune 500 company’s response to a high-profile data breach.
- Represented client subject to multi-year DOJ Fraud Section monitorship.
- Represented a major trade association with respect to a DOJ campaign finance investigation.
- Assisted Fortune 100 company develop a playbook for responding to government investigations.
Credentials
Admissions
- Illinois, 2023
- New York, 2014
- District of Columbia, 2019
Education
- Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, Intake Director, Tenant Advocacy Project, 2013
- New York University, BA, summa cum laude, High Honors, Politics Department, Phi Beta Kappa, 2008
Service / Recognition
Awards
- US Department of Justice, Assistant Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award, 2016
- US Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award, 2015, 2017, 2018
- Department of Justice, National Advocacy Center, Instructor, Civil Trial Advocacy Training, 2017
- Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025; High Honor Roll, 2022
- Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2026