Dewey & LeBoeuf
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP was a global law firm headquartered in New York City, United States. Some of the firm's leaders were indicted for fraud for their role in allegedly cooking the company's books to obtain loans while hiding the firm's financial plight. The firm was formed in 2007 through the merger of Dewey Ballantine and LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae. Dewey & LeBoeuf was known for its corporate, insurance, litigation, tax, and restructuring practices. At the time of its bankruptcy filing, it employed over 1,000 lawyers in 26 offices around the world.
| Headquarters | New York City |
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| No. of offices | 26 |
| No. of attorneys | ~1,050 |
| Major practice areas | General practice |
| Date founded | 1909 |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Dissolved | May 28, 2012 (bankruptcy) |
In 2012, the firm's financial difficulties and indebtedness became public. In the same period, many partners departed, and the Manhattan District Attorney's office began to investigate alleged false statements by firm chairman Steven Davis. As a result of these difficulties, Dewey & LeBoeuf filed for bankruptcy in New York on May 28, 2012.
On March 6, 2014, the former chairman, chief financial officer, and the executive director of Dewey & LeBoeuf were indicted on charges of grand larceny by the Manhattan District Attorney.
Thomas Mullikin, former controller, agreed to pay $8,635.78 in disgorgement and interest costs.