Gregg A. Hand

Orchestrated comprehensive legal and ethical support for SourceAmerica, advising on employment, litigation, investigations, contracts, IP, and compliance, safeguarding organizational integrity.

Acted as the primary legal liaison to the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, ensuring robust adherence to governance best practices and legal standards.

Managed and optimized outside counsel engagements, controlling costs while developing strategic offensive and defensive litigation strategies for complex disputes and claims.

Directed internal legal and ethical investigations, ensuring thorough resolution of employment and business integrity matters and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Developed and delivered ethics training programs for all employees and managed critical disclosures to the AbilityOne Commission, enhancing corporate ethics and compliance.

Successfully resolved numerous high-stakes Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals for the DEA through strategic administrative litigation, mediation, and settlement.

Defended the DEA and its personnel in federal and state court litigation, including Federal Tort Claims Act matters, safeguarding agency reputation and operational integrity.

Secured Department of Justice representation for Special Agents and Task Force Officers involved in critical incidents, ensuring robust legal defense and support.

Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to Special Agents and Task Force Officers on civil liability and evidence handling, enhancing operational compliance and risk mitigation.

Stepped into the acting Section Chief role, providing continuous leadership and operational oversight during the Associate Chief Counsel's absence.

Successfully represented a small business in trademark litigation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, securing favorable outcomes and protecting intellectual property.

Managed all phases of litigation, including trials, hearings, and depositions, consistently drafting successful trial briefs and motions for diverse clients.

Resolved a complex antitrust dispute for a musical accessories distributor with an international manufacturer, restoring business relations and securing a new favorable distribution agreement.

Provided strategic counsel on employment agreements and non-compete clauses, effectively mitigating client risk and ensuring compliance.

Served as trial counsel for major plaintiffs (The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, Walgreen Company) in a federal exclusive dealing action, strategically managing and guiding the litigation team.

Successfully defended Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. against a Federal Trade Commission administrative lawsuit, preventing allegations of unlawful delay of generic competition.

Secured dismissal of a Department of Justice criminal indictment for Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Ltd. in a high-profile chemical shipping price-fixing case, and negotiated favorable customer settlements.

Advised and represented multiple Fortune 100 companies (e.g., Royal Ahold, Raytheon) in Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice antitrust reviews for various mergers and acquisitions, leading litigation teams.

Achieved a favorable summary judgment ruling for H.J. Heinz Company in a significant price-fixing class action, demonstrating robust litigation defense capabilities.

Served as second chair trial counsel in a federal jury trial, successfully defending Star-Kist Foods, Inc. and H.J. Heinz Company, leading to the dismissal of punitive and tort damage claims.

Successfully defended Ashland Oil Company against $800 million in damage claims from the National Iranian Oil Company across multiple international actions related to crude oil purchases.

Represented Weight Watchers International, Inc. against the Federal Trade Commission in a false advertising investigation, navigating complex regulatory challenges.