Kenneth Julian is a successful and well-recognized trial attorney in criminal and civil proceedings. Mr. Julian represents business entities and professional individuals in white-collar criminal cases and conducts internal investigations for business entities following allegations of financial irregularities, regulatory violations, and employee misconduct. Mr. Julian's principal areas of civil practice include all types of complex commercial litigation, including securities, antitrust, banking, and RICO disputes.

Prior to joining Manatt, Mr. Julian was a Deputy Chief in the Orange County office of the United States Attorney and served for over 11 years as a federal prosecutor in the Central and Eastern Districts of California. While serving as a federal prosecutor, Mr. Julian handled several high-profile criminal trials, including the public corruption trial of Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona. As a prosecutor, Mr. Julian tried 15 federal criminal cases, including numerous complex fraud matters, all of which resulted in convictions.

Mr. Julian's white-collar defense practice involves representing clients in criminal jury trials and all phases of governmental investigations. Mr. Julian works with federal and state prosecutors to avoid the filing of criminal charges whenever possible. Mr. Julian has successfully defended individuals and business entities under investigation and/or charged with antitrust and environmental law violations, public official bribery, and fraud involving banks, healthcare, and the sale of securities.