Reginald L. Harris

Experience

• Successfully represented a large independent city in a first of its kind public proceeding that led to the removal of a high-level city executive for official misconduct.
• Led an internal review for a large university into the handling of protests that occurred on campus, including a review of applicable university policies, actions by campus security, and the response by the administration. Our comprehensive report provided actionable insights to guide future university policy.
• Represented the target of a multi-year Federal Grand Jury investigation by the Department of Justice Environmental Crimes Section into alleged violations of the Atomic Energy Act related to a radiation contamination event occurring during the manufacture of products used in nuclear medicine. Prosecutors initially described the client as a subject, but then labeled him as a target after further investigation. Reggie's representation included conducting his own investigation, meeting and conferring with prosecutors to convince them that criminal charges were not supported by the evidence, and defending in federal court against the government's attempt to disqualify him from representing the client. After a prolonged investigation, the government declined to bring charges.
• Represented a leading food industry corporation in a joint Department of Justice and OSHA investigation into alleged safety violations.
• Represented an international corporate entity in defending against an employment discrimination lawsuit.
• Conducted an internal investigation for a public entity into its handling of the budget and collective bargaining process.
• Led an internal investigation for a nonprofit organization into allegations of self-dealing and private inurement by executives.
• Conducted an internal investigation for a major financial services company into alleged improper sales practices.
• Led an internal investigation for a major financial services company into alleged regulatory noncompliance related to margin account practices.
• Represented a nonprofit organization during a federal investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud in billing practices.
• Represented a bank employee in a federal mortgage fraud investigation, which ended in no charges being filed.
• Represented a physician in a federal criminal probe of drug prescribing practices, which ended in no charges being filed.

Recognitions

Professional & Civic Activities