NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moses & Singer LLP is proud to announce that Lauren Mack joined the firm as a partner in the White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations and Healthcare Litigation practice groups. Lauren brings a wealth of experience in criminal investigations, litigation and healthcare fraud and abuse to the firm's practice.
Lauren was previously an Executive District Attorney and served as Chief of the Healthcare Fraud Unit, Chief of Investigations, Chief of Public Assistance Crimes Unit, and Chief of Crimes against Children Unit in the Kings County District Attorney's Office. During her twenty-five year tenure in that Office, Lauren was responsible for recovering over $10 million on fraudulent claims and assessing over 2000 allegations of fraud totaling over $18 million in alleged fraudulent claims.
Lauren founded and directed a Healthcare Fraud Division where, as Chief of the Division, she led a team of investigators, prosecutors, and forensic accountants in the investigations and prosecutions of medical providers for Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Lauren was also head of the Public Assistance Crimes Unit, prosecuting perpetrators of all types of government fraud. Lauren's unit was known for pursuit of "Millionaires on Medicaid."
For healthcare organizations that require proactive guidance in establishing and maintaining adequate compliance programs, Lauren is able to provide a realistic analysis of the issues at hand and guide organizations in creating a compliant environment, thereby minimizing the risk of investigations by government oversight agencies. She guides responses to government subpoenas, ensures immediate and precise compliance and will appear on site during search warrant activity as necessary. Her valuable experience with local and federal agencies aids in the swift resolution of criminal and civil matters.
Lauren earned her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, and her B.A. from George Washington University. She is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and Cardozo School of Law Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.
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