Winston Y. Chan

Winston Y. Chan is a litigation attorney who focuses on white collar defense, government investigations, and complex enforcement matters. He represents organizations and individuals facing scrutiny from federal, state, and local authorities. His work includes defending clients in investigations and litigation involving fraud, criminal matters, compliance failures, and regulatory enforcement. He is known for strategic judgment, disciplined advocacy, and the ability to manage matters involving significant legal, financial, and reputational risk.

Mr. Chan earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served on the Yale Law Journal, and holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University. His academic training emphasized legal analysis, writing, and complex problem-solving. He also completed federal judicial clerkships at both the district and appellate levels, experiences that strengthened his understanding of trial and appellate decision-making.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Chan served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York. He investigated and prosecuted corporate, financial, and organized crime matters, and later held senior supervisory roles. His government service included leading teams, training prosecutors, and overseeing health care fraud and False Claims Act matters, providing deep insight into enforcement priorities and prosecutorial strategy.

Winston Y. Chan advises clients on internal investigations, compliance counseling, and enforcement defense across multiple industries. He regularly appears before enforcement agencies and represents clients in parallel civil and criminal matters. He is widely recognized for professionalism and effectiveness in complex investigations. Clients value his clarity, preparation, and steady leadership when navigating high-stakes disputes involving government scrutiny and regulatory exposure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Yale University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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