More law firms are investing in white-collar defense and investigation practices, adding laterals or creating dedicated practices, amid robust enforcement activity.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, which has traditionally focused on civil and product liability litigation, also sees the potential in the practice, launching this week a government investigation and litigation group. While Shook Hardy lawyers have handled this kind of work before under the banner of its litigation practice, the creation of the group means the firm is investing more dedicated resources and staffing for this particular practice.