Avi Bakshani focuses his practice on complex litigation matters, government enforcement actions, internal investigations, corporate governance and high-stakes crisis management. Mr. Bakshani also advises clients on public policy matters. In 2022, he won a precedent-setting victory for client Davita in one of the first-ever criminal labor market allocation cases brought by the Department of Justice.

Mr. Bakshani regularly represents companies, boards and individuals in litigation and investigations involving the DOJ, SEC, CFPB, FEC and state attorney general offices. He has experience in a wide range of substantive areas, including administrative and constitutional law, antitrust, consumer protection, fair lending, the False Claims Act, healthcare regulation, government contracts, higher education and securities law. Mr. Bakshani also maintains an active pro bono practice in the areas of criminal justice, immigration, housing and antidiscrimination law.

Mr. Bakshani’s professional experience includes a Fair and Just Prosecution fellowship partnered with the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Before pursuing a law degree, Mr. Bakshani spent five years in the United States Army, ultimately achieving the rank of captain. He was deployed in Afghanistan and received the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Combat Action Badge for his service.