Neal Brackett defends clients faced with white collar criminal and other enforcement and regulatory investigations. He guides them through complex and often stressful legal challenges with clarity, precision, and compassion. His approach to protecting clients is manifested in consistently actionable and effective legal strategies that focus on ensuring businesses and individuals maintain their momentum in the face of aggressive government scrutiny or seemingly insurmountable compliance hurdles.
Neal's experience can prove valuable in today's heightened regulatory environment. By crafting tailored defenses and compliance programs, he is better able to navigate clients from diverse industries through potential pitfalls and serious challenges – sometimes emerging even stronger. His work often directly impacts his client’s ability to operate smoothly even when under the microscope of a federal or state investigation.
In the courtroom, Neal's trial experience is exemplary. He has successfully led multi-week federal jury trials, demonstrating his ability to distill complex legal concepts into cogent and persuasive talking points that resonate with judges and juries alike. This skill translates to his work in internal investigations, where he frequently uncovers critical information and presents findings in a clear, factual manner.
Neal also advises on preventative policies and protocols. He collaborates with corporations to develop compliance programs that meet stringent government standards. His proactive approach to ongoing compliance can not only mitigate risk but also position clients for long-term success across an increasingly regulated business landscape.
Credentials
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, associate editor of the Indiana Law Review
- Purdue University, B.A., with distinction
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

