Jeremy Margolis’ practice is international in scope, with emphasis on grand jury investigations/internal investigations/compliance issues/white collar trials and complex commercial litigation matters. Mr. Margolis provides counsel and guidance to officers, directors, boards of directors, special committees and key employees of public and private companies in critical matters, often those affecting a company’s survival. Mr. Margolis serves his clients in a broad array of circumstances, including allegations of violation of RICO, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, health care fraud, bank fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, perjury and tax violations. He has represented high ranking elected and appointed public officials of both political parties.

In addition, Mr. Margolis served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago for 11 years, handling many cases of national interest. He served as Illinois Inspector General for three years, overseeing regulatory investigations involving public health, the environment and public safety. He served for four years as Director of the Illinois State Police, a full-service law enforcement agency numbering over 2,500 sworn and 1,000 support and laboratory personnel.

Mr. Margolis has lectured extensively at law schools, bar associations and civic organizations and has conducted training for state and local prosecutors and law enforcement officers.