REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Robert S. Silverblatt
DOJ Investigations and Litigation
Obtained rare post-indictment deferred prosecution agreement for the former CEO and Board
Chairman of Russia’s largest privately held banking group after making widespread challenges to
the government’s evidence and obtaining a suppression order in a criminal enforcement matter
brought by DOJ’s KleptoCapture Task Force and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District
of New York alleging violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Represented a global public company in a criminal investigation by DOJ involving alleged
violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Represented a former executive of a multinational corporation as a witness in a fraud and
forgery prosecution.
Represented a former financial company CEO in a wire fraud prosecution.
Represented a public company CEO in grand jury testimony in an investigation by DOJ's
Environment and Natural Resources Division.
Congressional Investigations
Represented an online platform in investigations and hearings before multiple House and Senate
committees.
Represented a public affairs company in House Natural Resources Committee inquiry into energy
industry public relations campaigns.
Represented a nonprofit foundation in Senate Commerce Committee and House Oversight Committee
inquiries related to energy policy advocacy.
Represented a retirement system in House Judiciary Committee ESG investing inquiry and related
hearing.
Represented a public agency in an immigration-related inquiry by Senate Commerce Committee.
Tax Controversies
Obtained full IRS concession in Tax Court litigation on behalf of partners of a mortgage
business in a dispute over the deductibility of a settlement with DOJ.
Obtained full IRS concession on behalf of a software company CEO in an audit pertaining to
donor-advised fund transfers.
Represented numerous taxpayers in IRS appeals and federal court litigation regarding entitlement
to the employee retention credit.
Represented former CEO in tax evasion prosecution.
Represented an engineering firm in an IRS investigation into promotion of tax credits.
Represented a healthcare company as a witness in a criminal tax investigation related to
preparation of fraudulent returns.
Represented a national nonprofit organization in an IRS audit regarding tax-exempt status.
Represented a horticultural company in response to IRS requests pursuant to a tax treaty with a
foreign government.
Represented individuals in an IRS criminal investigation related to bank transfers.
False Claims Act
Represented a maritime company in False Claims Act litigation related to vessel citizenship and
obtained full dismissal in district court.
Represented a restaurant group in a False Claims Act investigation related to Paycheck
Protection Program funds.
Represented a technology company in a False Claims Act investigation of small business grants.
Represented a healthcare executive in a False Claims Act investigation regarding referral
sources.
Represented an international aviation industry service provider in a False Claims Act
investigation related to pandemic relief funds.
SEC Investigations and Litigation
Represented an individual in SEC securities fraud case in federal court in Boston; successfully
opposed SEC's motion for summary judgment.
Represented an investment banker in SEC case alleging sale of unregistered securities and
securities fraud in federal court in New York.
Represented an individual in federal securities fraud investigation related to cryptocurrency
trading and promotion.
Internal Investigations
Conducted an internal investigation for a multinational luxury fashion brand holding company
related to sensitive matters involving legal and reputational risk.
Conducted an internal investigation for a national retail chain related to compliance with
immigration laws.
State AG Investigations
Represented a multinational technology company in a state AG investigation related to marketing
claims.
Represented a healthcare company in consumer protection investigations by multiple state AGs.
Represented a public company CEO in a state AG criminal investigation pertaining to tax credits.
Inspector General Investigations
Represented a multinational mobile payment company in a Small Business Administration inspector
general investigation related to CARES Act funding.
Represented an international aviation industry service provider in connection with Treasury
inspector general inquiries related to pandemic relief funds.
Represented a property tax service provider in a Social Security Administration inspector
general inquiry regarding use of agency's logo.
