Ronald Blum represents clients in complex criminal and civil matters. He has special expertise in parallel proceedings in which clients face simultaneous criminal penalties and civil liability. He has extensive experience handling the issues that arise at the intersection of criminal and civil law, including questions concerning privileges and waiver of privileges, discovery and voluntary disclosure. Mr. Blum regularly conducts internal corporate investigations and advises in matters involving special litigation committees. In addition, Mr. Blum teaches at Fordham Law School and has published numerous articles on criminal and civil procedure.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Blum was Law Clerk to United States District Judge Lloyd F. MacMahon, in the Southern District of New York, and Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled investigations, trials and appeals of numerous criminal matters.

Mr. Blum’s practice focuses on two highly regulated industries – healthcare and financial services. In the healthcare field, Mr. Blum regularly counsels clients in investigations by federal and local prosecutors and regulators, including the New York State Attorney General. He also represents clients in complex healthcare civil litigation and state and federal qui tam matters.