Tony’s clients work for their patients and customers in a highly regulated, often shifting and ever-confusing environment of regulatory, legal, and reputational risks. Clients in pursuit of this mission benefit from Tony's comprehensive approach to legal problem-solving, including tools such as obtaining favorable advisory opinions, monitoring business initiatives, conducting due diligence, and managing self-disclosures to relevant agencies.
Drawing on his significant trial experience in criminal and civil cases, Tony employs a compliance-focused approach to defending against government investigations. He conducts thorough internal investigations and pairs defense strategies with improved compliance and remediation of related compliance risks. Tony’s clients often face enforcement by a variety of state and federal agencies. He partners with them to resolve complex disputes with those agencies, including under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark law.
Tony has also been a leader in several large corporate monitorships, both at the Department of Justice and in private practice, allowing him to craft effective compliance programs and defense strategies tailored to each client's specific needs and aligned with the expectations of regulators. He also assists clients in building and improving compliance programs. He advises healthcare providers and suppliers on regulatory compliance, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark law issues.
Professional and Community Involvement
Vice chair, American Bar Association (ABA)’s Health Law Section, Fraud and Abuse Interest Group and the Life Sciences Interest Group
Former co-chair, American Bar Association’s Government Attorney’s Interest Group
Former liaison, American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Health Section
Former vice chair, American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Health Committee
Former member, American Bar Association’s Health Law Section Membership Committee
Former member, American Bar Association’s Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Planning Committee
Former member, American Health Lawyers Association Enforcement Committee
Member, St. John of the Cross Catholic School School Advisory Board
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America, 2025
Illinois Super Lawyers, 2025
Assistant Attorney General Award for Service Excellence, 2019
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, Rising Stars list, 2014-2018