Amanda Masselam Strachan Rejoins WilmerHale as Partner
Advisor - People | Apr 07, 2025 | Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
WilmerHale has announced the return of Amanda Masselam Strachan, who will rejoin the firm as a partner in its white-collar practice after serving as the Criminal Division Chief in the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. Bringing her extensive experience from both private and public sectors, Masselam Strachan will aid clients facing investigations by federal and state authorities. Her focus will include healthcare law, financial fraud, and national security. During her tenure at the Department of Justice, she was noted for handling significant cases like the New England Compounding Center scandal. Her accolades include the J. Michael Bradford Award for her work on high-profile cases. Strachan's prior leadership as Health Care Fraud Unit Chief marked her as a national leader in combating industry fraud. She will officially resume at WilmerHale in April, working from the Boston office.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
Geography
- United States – The events discussed in the article pertain to Masselam Strachan's work in the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts and her return to the Boston office of WilmerHale.
- Massachusetts – Masselam Strachan worked as the Criminal Division Chief in the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts and is returning to work in Boston.
Industry
- Legal Services – WilmerHale operates in the legal services industry, providing legal representation and consultancy.
- Healthcare – The article highlights the focus on healthcare fraud and regulatory matters, relevant to Strachan's expertise and the cases she previously handled.
- Financial Services – Masselam Strachan's return includes work on complex allegations involving securities and financial fraud.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Masselam Strachan | Returning Partner | Person | Former Chief of the Criminal Division in the US Attorney's Office, returning to WilmerHale as a partner with a focus on white-collar practice. |
| Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) | Law Firm | Company | A prestigious law firm known for its legal services and expertise in white-collar practice. |
| US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts | Former Employer | Government | The government institution where Strachan served as Chief of the Criminal Division. |
| Anjan Sahni | Managing Partner | Person | Managing partner at WilmerHale, commenting on Strachan's return. |