Overview
As a partner in Dorsey's Government Solutions and Investigations Group, Caitlin utilizes strategic, creative thinking to represent clients in corporate investigations, government enforcement actions, fraud and securities litigation, and other complex commercial disputes. She believes that understanding each client's business objectives is crucial to devising the ideal investigation or litigation strategy, and enjoys helping clients pursue their best possible outcomes.
Caitlin maintains an extensive investigations practice, with significant experience conducting defensible investigations of Foreign Corrupt Practice Act ("FCPA"), False Claims Act ("FCA"), securities fraud, embezzlement, and insider trading issues. Among other federal and state agencies, Caitlin has experience navigating investigations involving the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, Caitlin regularly conducts investigations involving #MeToo discrimination, harassment, and retaliation allegations, and enjoys conducting workplace cultural reviews designed to proactively identify opportunities for clients to mitigate risk and improve the workplace environment. Caitlin also advises clients on anti-corruption and FCPA compliance, including developing effective and practical policies, conducting employee trainings, and assisting in corporate due diligence reviews.
In her litigation practice, Caitlin focuses primarily on white collar and securities issues involving the FCA, Securities Act, Securities Exchange Act, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"), tax fraud, common law fraud, and other related issues. She is skilled in efficiently and practically navigating all stages of litigation and arbitration on behalf of both individual and corporate clients. In addition, Caitlin has experience representing financial institutions in arbitrations and other regulatory matters before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").
Caitlin is also committed to maintaining an active pro bono practice, and routinely represents criminal defendants and appellants in both federal and state court. She is currently a co-leader of the Minnesota Chapter of the Women's White Collar Defense Association, and a member of the District of Minnesota Federal Defender’s Second Chair Mentorship Program.
Education & Admissions
University of St. Thomas School of Law (Juris Doctorate, 2016), magna cum laude; Managing Editor, University of St. Thomas Law Journal; Dean’s Awards
North Dakota State University (B.S., Public Relations & Advertising; Political Science, 2013), summa cum laude; Phi Kappa Phi; Lambda Pi Eta; Pi Sigma Alpha
Admissions
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Central Illinois
Experience
Representative Experience
- Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a publicly traded company involving allegations of potential insider trading
- Conducted an internal investigation involving the multi-million dollar embezzlement by an executive-level employee
- Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a financial institution with respect to potential mortgage fraud
- Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a Midwest company involving executive allegations with potential False Claims Act implications
- Routinely assist financial institution corporate investigators with investigation of attempted misappropriation allegations
- Routinely conduct internal investigations related to employment law matters, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (particularly in the #MeToo era)
- Routinely prepare and conduct anti-bribery and anti-corruption trainings for companies with international operations
- Routinely respond to grand jury and civil investigative subpoenas
- Routinely respond to FINRA trading reviews and inquiries
- Sohmer v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. – Successfully obtained dismissal of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims and obtained defended against class certification on ERISA claims
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP v. United States Postal Service – Successfully obtained summary judgment in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case against the United States Postal Service
- Welch v. Meaux et al. – Successfully obtained dismissal of Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act claims
- Represented personal care assistant against the State of Minnesota involving allegations of Medicaid-related theft and false representation
- Lusk v. Life Time Fitness, Inc. et al. – Successfully obtained dismissal of shareholder suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty in the approval of a private equity buyout
- Second-chaired 1.5 week federal jury trial under the Criminal Justice Act (“CJA”) involving allegations of a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
- Second-chaired 1 week jury trial and obtained favorable verdict on Minnesota Securities Act and fraud claims
News & Resources
Articles
News & Press Mentions
Events & Speaking Engagements
Legal Writings
- Contributing Author, Handling Internal Investigations: Best Practices for Investigating Alleged Fraud, Bribery, Regulatory Noncompliance, and Other Types of Corporate Wrongdoing, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (1st ed. 2017)
Industries & Practices
Banking & Financial Institutions
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- Appellate
- Banking & Financial Institutions
- Commercial Litigation
- Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
- Government Solutions & Investigations
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Mining
- Real Estate Litigation
- Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
Professional & Civic
Professional Achievements
- University of St. Thomas School of Law Alumni Advisory Board Member
- University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentor Externship Program Mentor
- Federal Bar Association Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association Member
- Hennepin County Bar Association Member
- Minnesota Women Lawyers Member
Community Involvement
- American Paint Horse Association Member
- American Quarter Horse Association Member
Accolades
- Named "Minneapolis Ones to Watch" in Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers®, 2024-2025
- Listed as a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2023-2024
- Listed in the Minnesota "Rising Stars" Super Lawyers Women’s Edition, 2024
- Contributed more than 50 Diversity hours, 2023
- Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020
- MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2016-2020, 2023
- American Bar Association – Death Penalty Representation Project Exceptional Service Award, 2020
- Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Bruce Webster Death Penalty Case), 2020
- Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Individual Award, 2019
- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota – National Advocate of the Year Award, 2017
- Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Outfront Minnesota), 2017
- Minnesota Federal Bar Association – Judge Earl R. Larson Award, 2016