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Adam Schwartz defends individuals and companies in criminal and civil government investigations and lawsuits, focusing on cases involving fraud, money laundering, and violations of federal securities laws.

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As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida and Senior Trial Counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), he understands regulatory priorities and how to advocate effectively for his clients.

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Adam’s clients include investment advisers, securities brokers, corporate officers and directors, and foreign nationals doing business in the financial services, real estate and health care industries. His experience as a federal prosecutor for both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SEC helps him skillfully and pragmatically navigate parallel civil and criminal investigations.

Adam guides clients through SEC, DOJ, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and other state and federal agency investigations. He conducts internal investigations for companies and their audit committees in response to whistleblower complaints and represents clients in complex commercial civil litigation, including matters involving claims of securities fraud, civil fraud, intentional torts and class actions.

As a prosecutor, Adam handled the high-profile defense procurement fraud case, United States v. AEY, Inc., that inspired the major motion picture “War Dogs,” and was featured on the front page of The New York Times and in the CNBC program “American Greed.”

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Guided an individual charged with money laundering related to violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) involving the payment of bribes to the Chairman of an Ecuadorian state-run insurance company. After negotiations with the DOJ and multiple court hearings, the client avoided prison and ultimately received a sentence of home confinement

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Represented multiple individuals in SEC investigations into purportedly fraudulent EB-5 program investments without any charges brought against the client

Represented an individual in a parallel civil and criminal investigation regarding an alleged Ponzi scheme. After multiple meetings with SEC and DOJ officials, both entities declined to pursue any claims

Assisted a foreign national in obtaining a U.S. visa who was previously a person of interest in a DOJ investigation

Adam L. Schwartz

Adam L. Schwartz

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Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

Highlights from SEC Speaks 2025

“Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime”: DOJ Announces Criminal Investigation and Enforcement Priorities

Vedder Price Immigration Compliance and Enforcement Rapid Response Team

Vedder Price Expands Consumer Financial Services Capabilities

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2024

Adam L. Schwartz

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Affiliations

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

Highlights from SEC Speaks 2025

“Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime”: DOJ Announces Criminal Investigation and Enforcement Priorities

Vedder Price Immigration Compliance and Enforcement Rapid Response Team

Vedder Price Expands Consumer Financial Services Capabilities

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2024

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