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Tinos Diamantatos

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tinos.diamantatos@morganlewis.com

Chicago 电话 +1.312.324.1145 Fax +1.312.324.1001

110 North Wacker Drive//Chicago, IL 60606-1511//United States

A seasoned trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, Tinos Diamantatos serves as the deputy chair of the firm’s global government investigations and white collar practice. Noted by Chambers USA as “an outstanding trial lawyer” who is “tremendous for clients and a good counselor,” Tinos represents organizations and individuals in trial work, litigation, government and internal investigations, and securities enforcement proceedings. This includes white collar crime, litigation related to government investigations, qui tam litigation, and complex civil litigation. In addition, he counsels clients on regulatory compliance issues. Tinos also serves as the hiring partner of the firm's Chicago office.

While at the US Attorney’s Office, Tinos amassed an impressive track record and successfully handled high-profile cases and trials that received national and international media attention. Lauded for his skill in the courtroom, Tinos has tried more than 15 cases to verdict (13 as a government lawyer), including two complex multidefendant Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) trials, and achieved successful results in every one of his trials. He also successfully served as lead appellate counsel on nine appeals before the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Tinos served in a number of sections within the Chicago US Attorney’s Office, including the Financial Crimes and Special Prosecutions Section, and the office’s Public Corruption and Organized Crime Section, where he completed his career as a prosecutor.

Tinos’ representation spans several industry sectors, including the pharmaceutical, healthcare, pharmacy, medical device, and financial services industries. He has handled investigations, the defense, and prosecutions of matters involving alleged healthcare fraud, commodities fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, and tax evasion. Tinos has also handled other complex matters involving terrorism, racketeering, extortion, corruption, obstruction, and civil rights violations. Tinos has been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, industry-leading pharmaceutical companies, healthcare companies, retail pharmacy chains, financial institutions, privately-held businesses, and individuals in matters of utmost importance. Alongside members of the firm’s elite white collar practice, Tinos helps clients navigate government investigations, regulatory minefields, and related white collar litigation throughout the United States and around the world.

Tinos is a former president of the prestigious Chicago Inn of Court, maintains an active pro bono practice, and is involved in multiple mentoring initiatives.

Tinos is a member of The John Marshall Law School Board of Trustees. He also serves as an adjunct trial advocacy professor for the law school, where he has also coached many successful trial teams competing at the national level. He also teaches, by invitation, law enforcement courses on trial techniques and investigative tactics to federal agents at their national training centers.

selected representations

False Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation

  • Defending pharmaceutical companies in federal district court and state court in an action brought by a government entity alleging improper marketing of opioids. Recently successfully obtained dismissal of action.
  • Defending ongoing FCA litigation for a national healthcare provider in federal district court following Department of Justice intervention on allegations related to improper physician billing.
  • Defended pharmaceutical companies in multiple government investigations involving allegations related to off-label promotion and marketing practices.

Criminal Investigations

  • Representing large financial institution in connection with a Department of Justice inquiry.
  • Representing multiple individual physicians in connection with various federal investigations of alleged healthcare fraud and improper billing practices.
  • Representing individual in a Department of Justice investigation into allegations of fraud and corruption.

Securities Fraud

  • Representing a medical device manufacturer in connection with a Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement proceeding.
  • Represented individual under investigation for alleged insider trading. Matter recently closed by the Securities and Exchange Commission with no adverse action taken.

Internal Investigations

  • Conducted an internal investigation for multi-national corporation stemming from alleged violations of money laundering, structuring, and related financial reporting requirements.
  • Conducted a variety of internal investigations of potential abuse and procurement fraud.
  • Counseled clients on FCPA issues and compliance programs.

Commercial Litigation

  • Defending a major financial institution in a class action involving allegations related to purported violations of state statutes.
  • Defending a publicly-traded corporation in the managed services industry against allegations of contract fraud.

奖项与社会关系

Ranked, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Illinois, Chambers USA (2021)  

Up and Coming, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Illinois, Chambers USA (2020)  

Recommended, Dispute resolution: Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense, The Legal 500 US (2016, 2018–2021)

Named, Modern Healthcare’s “Largest Healthcare Firm” (2016–2021)

Recognized by Chicago Lawyer and Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of the Top 40 Under Forty lawyers in Illinois (2017)

Named, 2016 Emerging Lawyers’ Top Ten List (2016)

Recipient, Chicago Crime Commission's Mitch Mars Prosecutorial Excellence Award (November 2011)

Recipient, Chicago Crime Commission's Star of Distinction Criminal Justice Award (November 2010)

President, Chicago Inn of Court (2017–2018)

Member, Chicago Bar Association

Member, Federal Bar Association

Member, Seventh Circuit Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Hellenic Bar Association

Member, The John Marshall Law School Board of Trustees

Member, Order of John Marshall

执业资格

  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial and General Bars
  • U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Seventh Circuits

Clerkships

  • Clerkship to Judge Charles P. Kocoras of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

教育背景

  • DePaul University, 2000, B.S.
  • John Marshall Law School, 2004, J.D., Cum Laude

行业部门

  • Healthcare
  • Transportation
  • Automotive & Mobility
  • Life Sciences
  • Financial Services

执业领域

  • Litigation, Regulation & Investigations
  • Capital Markets & Public Companies
  • Securities Enforcement & Litigation
  • White Collar Litigation & Government Investigations
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences Litigation
  • False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & Global Anti-Corruption

地区

  • North America

Events

8/25/2020 - Fast Break: Managing COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement
7/30/2020 - 2020 Trial Skills Program: Cross Examinations, Part 3
6/11/2019 - ALTSCHI Conference-Chicago
10/30/2018 - National Partnership for Hospice Innovation 2018 Annual Summit
2/27/2018 - Chicago Bar Association: Securities Law in the Trump Administration
10/10/2014 - Conducting Proffer Sessions with the U.S. Attorney's Office: Risks and Defense Strategies
10/7/2014 - Running the Gauntlet: Navigating Your Way through Overlapping Regulatory Investigations and Civil Litigation

News

10/10/2019 - Companies Seeking US Penalty Relief Face Transparency Caveat, Bloomberg Law
10/8/2019 - DOJ May Reduce Corporate Fines to Avoid Severe Effects, Law360
7/4/2019 - Ald. Edward Burke pleads not guilty on political corruption charges, Chicago Sun Times
6/4/2019 - Chicago Pol Pleads Not Guilty To Public Corruption Charges, Law360
4/28/2019 - National Hellenic Museum Announces Special Broadcast of Trial of Megacles April 28, The National Herald
10/13/2017 - 40 Under Forty 2017: Tinos Diamantatos, Chicago Lawyer
10/13/2017 - Morgan Lewis Litigation Partner Recognized Among Top 40 Illinois Lawyers by Law Bulletin Publishing Co.
5/25/2017 - Morgan Lewis Chicago Office Recognized for Pro Bono Contributions to Settlement Assistance Program
1/14/2017 - DOJ Releases Scathing Report on Chicago Police Department, ABC 7 Chicago
9/29/2016 - Morgan Lewis Partner Named Chicago Inn of Court President-Elect
4/25/2016 - ‘Individual A' Sues Dennis Hastert for Breaking Hush Money Contract, ABC 7 Chicago
4/13/2016 - Judge: Dennis Hastert May Face Longer Sentence for Lying, ABC 7 Chicago
4/9/2016 - Prosecutors Detail Sex Abuse in Dennis Hastert Filing, ABC 7 Chicago
10/28/2015 - Dennis Hastert Pleads Guilty in Hush-Money Case; Plea Deal Recommends Up to 6 Months, ABC 7 Chicago
10/15/2015 - Dennis Hastert Intends to Plead Guilty in Hush-Money Case, Attorney Says, ABC 7 Chicago
7/30/2015 - Morgan Lewis Elects 24 Lawyers to the Partnership
6/10/2015 - Judge Airs Past Ties to Hastert, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
6/9/2015 - Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert Makes First Public Appearance Since Indictment, ABC 7 Chicago
5/11/2015 - Teva, Others Dodge Chicago's Suit Over Painkiller Marketing, Law360
9/17/2014 - Drugmakers Fight Chicago Over Disclosure of Painkiller Info, National Law Journal (read the article - login required)
2/3/2014 - Chicago Strike Force Chases 'Perfect Storm': Gangs Linked to Mexican Heroin Cartels, ABC 7 Chicago (read the article)

Publications

11/1/2021 - DOJ Deputy Attorney General Pledges New Approach to Corporate Crime
8/20/2020 - Register Now: Fast Break: Managing COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement
3/27/2020 (Updated 5/15/2020) - CARES Act’s Substantial Relief Funds Create Fraud Risk
3/25/2020 - DOJ and OIG Warn Against Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
10/9/2019 - DOJ Assistant AG Benczkowski Announces New Guidance on Inability-to-Pay Claims
9/25/2019 - Practical Implications of UK Serious Fraud Office’s Recent Guidance for International Organizations
7/21/2017 - US Attorney’s Office in Chicago Announces Creation of Health Care Fraud Unit
12/2/2015 - DOJ Sends Strong Message to Makers of Dietary Supplements
7/20/2015 - Oncologist Gets 45-Year Prison Term in Medical Necessity Case
10/10/2014 - Conducting Proffer Sessions with the U.S. Attorney's Office: Risks and Defense Strategies, presented as an AFDA webinar
9/17/2014 - Drugmakers Fight Chicago Over Disclosure of Painkiller Info, The National Law Journal
6/27/2014 - AFDA’s White Collar Roundtable