About Nicole
Nicole Dania Lueddeke: White-Collar Criminal Defense & Internal Corporate Investigations Attorney in Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Nicole Dania Lueddeke is an esteemed associate attorney based in the Litigation Department of Paul Hastings LLP in Los Angeles, California. With her deep expertise and unwavering commitment to legal advocacy, Ms. Lueddeke specializes in white-collar criminal defense, internal corporate investigations, and complex civil litigation.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Securities
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Fraud Defense
- Corporate Compliance & Internal Investigations
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Matters
- State Attorney General Consumer Protection Statutes
- False Claims Act (Qui Tam Suits)
- Regulatory Compliance Programs
- Defense of Enforcement Proceedings in Internal Investigations
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) & Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device Companies in the Americas, Europe, and Asia
Awards
- Recognized: Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Recognized: Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021 for Litigation - Securities
Firms
- Paul Hastings LLP, Los Angeles, California
Affiliations
- The Honorable Otis D. Wright II of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
Ms. Lueddeke is actively involved in pro bono work, particularly in high-stakes civil and criminal cases. She was part of the trial team securing a significant jury win in the ‘Fat Leonard’ corruption scandal, contributing to groundbreaking settlements such as Phillips v. State of California and receiving accolades from The National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Hot List and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California's Homeless Rights Advocacy Award.
Her comprehensive experience spans across various industries, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. She advises clients on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), State Attorney General consumer protection statutes, False Claims Act (qui tam suits), regulatory compliance programs, and defense of enforcement proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Maintaining an active pro bono practice, Ms. Lueddeke brings a unique perspective to her work that balances legal rigor with empathy for her clients. Her commitment to justice is evident in her continuous dedication to advancing the rights of underprivileged individuals and groups.
