John M Hillebrecht

John M Hillebrecht

April 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Applying the 'No-Contact' Rule to Represented Witnesses: Criminal Matters Are All About 'The Party'

The default position of many counsel is: “That guy has a lawyer, I cannot contact him without consent of his lawyer.” However, when it comes to criminal defense counsel in New York state, the reality is less clear.

By John M. Hillebrecht and Courtney Gilligan Saleski

10 minute read

January 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Understanding Joint Defense Agreements: The Implications for White-Collar Defendants in the Second Circuit

The potential benefits of a JDA in most criminal investigations are self-evident. Oftentimes, the risks are less apparent. Considering and addressing the pitfalls at inception is something all prudent defense counsel should do.

By John M. Hillebrecht and Jessica Masella

9 minute read

May 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal

What to Do When Representing a Subpoenaed Entity With Documents Stored Overseas

Recent events have focused attention again on the ability of the Department of Justice and other government agencies to obtain documents located abroad.

By John M. Hillebrecht and Jessica A. Masella

9 minute read