Rachel L. Fiset

• Top White Collar Lawyers
  Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2023-2026)
• Top Women Lawyers
  Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2023-2026)
• Women of Influence: Attorneys
  Los Angeles Business Journal (2021-2025)
• Best Lawyers
  U.S. News & World Report (2022-2026)
• Top Litigation Attorney
  Super Lawyers (2022-2026)
• Best in LA (2026)

• Chambers Ranked USA
  Litigation Specialist Firm, Highly Recommended as a Ranked Firm in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations (2023)
• Best Law Firms
  U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024)
• Top Boutiques in California
  Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2019, 2022-2023)

• University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D.
• University of Delaware, M.A. – Mass Communication
• Purdue University, B.A. – Telecommunication and Psychology

Government Investigations / White Collar Criminal Defense

• Represented web-based alcohol “investment” platform in years-long SEC investigation resulting in a recommendation not to enforce.
• Represented the former Sheriff of Los Angeles, accused of crimes relating to obstruction of justice and perjury.
• Represented former City Attorney in high-profile L.A. District Attorney investigation into political corruption.
• Represented a government contractor accused of environmental violations relating to toxic waste storage in Ventura County.
• Represented City in SEC litigation relating to alleged fraudulent municipal bond offerings.
• Represented a seafarer accused of violations related to “oil dumping” by the U.S. Attorney’s office.
• Represented multiple individuals and entities in investigations by the U.S. Attorney’s office relating to theft of intellectual property.
• Represented optical lens manufacturing company in U.S. Attorney investigation into violations of the Export Control Act.
• Represented a real estate investment firm in the L.A. District Attorney investigation into real estate fraud.
• Represented individuals and entities in investigations relating to the use of funds at charter schools.

• Litigated and mediated hundreds of claims involving personal injury, property loss, business loss, emotional distress, and other damages resulting from various California wildfires.
• Achieved full dismissal during trial on behalf of a technology CEO accused of fraudulently assigning a patent, allegedly resulting in $30 million in damages to the Plaintiff.
• Successful defense at arbitration of a high-profile venture capitalist accused of fraud and breach of contract relating to the acquisition of a popular social networking website.
• Obtained successful settlements on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for intellectual property infringement of Oscar©.
• Represented hotel industry employees in a high-profile litigation into theft of trade secrets.
• Obtained favorable resolution for telecommunications company at international arbitration (ICC).
• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the City, claiming multiple False Claims Act violations by former developers.
• Successfully defended an appeal brought against the City at the California Court of Appeal.
• Represented a filming equipment company in a breach of contract and fraud case.

• Won motion for judgment at trial on behalf of a medical professional accused of fraud relating to cosmetic procedures.
• Defense of hospital owner accused of wide-ranging multi-million dollar kickback scheme.
• Represented a hospital in a City Attorney investigation into “patient dumping.”
• Defended a pain management doctor accused of distributing controlled substances.
• Defended a Director of Nursing at a skilled nursing facility against charges of elder abuse brought by the California Attorney General.
• Obtained denial of writ of certiorari by the Supreme Court of the United States for a large non-profit women’s healthcare provider.
• Multiple representations on behalf of hospitals, healthcare companies, and healthcare industry professionals accused of False Claims Act violations.
• Multiple representations on behalf of pharmacies and other healthcare providers at administrative hearings related to licensing and government payor insurance.