Our Team – Latham & Watkins

Who We Are

Latham & Watkins brings together former federal prosecutors, certified cryptocurrency investigators, and financial crime specialists from top global firms.

Our team has recovered over $280 million for victims of romance scams, investment fraud, phishing attacks, and cross‑border financial crimes.

We combine deep legal expertise with cutting‑edge blockchain forensics — a rare blend that sets us apart in the fight against financial fraud.

Every member of our team is driven by a single mission: to restore justice and return stolen assets to their rightful owners.

Our Partners

The leadership team behind our fraud recovery practice

Jeff Bjork

Partner — Financial Crime Litigation

Former federal prosecutor with 20+ years of experience in cross‑border fraud, money laundering, and asset forfeiture. Jeff leads our litigation strategy and coordinates with international law enforcement agencies.

✦ 20+ years

Shane P. Alexander

Partner — Blockchain Forensics

Certified cryptocurrency investigator and on‑chain analytics expert. Shane specializes in tracing stolen assets across decentralized networks, mixers, and cross‑chain bridges.

✦ Certified Investigator

Katarina Conley Ulich

Partner — Cross‑Border Asset Recovery

Expert in international civil litigation, mutual legal assistance, and freezing orders. Katarina has successfully recovered assets from offshore jurisdictions across 30+ countries.

✦ 30+ countries

What Drives Us

Our values shape everything we do — from how we investigate to how we fight for our clients.

⚖️ Justice First

We pursue every case with unwavering commitment to fairness.

🔬 Forensic Excellence

We invest in the latest blockchain tracing technology.

🌍 Global Reach

We coordinate with authorities across 40+ countries.

❤️ Client‑Centered

Every victim deserves compassion, confidentiality, and action.

Meet Our Team