Marissel Descalzo

Marissel Descalzo is a nationally recognized white collar criminal defense attorney, known for her strategic advocacy and deep experience handling complex government investigations, corporate compliance, and high-stakes litigation. Recognized by Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America, Marissel focuses her practice on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and regulatory compliance.

She represents individuals, executives, and companies—particularly in the health care, financial services, and international business sectors—facing federal criminal charges, regulatory scrutiny, or civil enforcement actions. Clients trust Marissel to defend against allegations of fraud, money laundering, health care fraud, and other complex financial crimes, as well as to guide them through sensitive internal investigations and corporate governance matters.

With extensive courtroom experience, Marissel has tried numerous cases to verdict and regularly defends clients in matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). She has deep knowledge in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and regularly advises multinational corporations on risk mitigation strategies and ethics programs.

A sought-after speaker on white collar defense and government investigations, Marissel frequently presents at national legal and industry conferences. She is known for her ability to distill complex regulatory issues into actionable, business-savvy legal guidance.