Practice areas: White Collar Crimes, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Massachusetts since: 2004
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2010, 2013 - 2025 Mr. Huggard possesses extensive expertise in criminal tax, healthcare fraud, and securities fraud. After a 17-year tenure as a federal prosecutor from 1988 to 2004, he transitioned to defense work in 2005, representing both individuals and companies. Renowned for achieving practical and favorable outcomes, Mr. Huggard works diligently to persuade prosecutors not to file charges. When charges are inevitable, he is skilled in vigorously defending his clients to secure the best possible results.
He emphasizes open and honest communication, ensuring that his clients are never caught off guard at any stage of their case. His previous roles in the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and as Chief of the Public Corruption and Special Prosecutions Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s Office have prepared him to handle highly complex cases with a pragmatic approach. Mr. Huggard applies his over 40 years of experience to every client, treating each case with importance. Notably, he was involved in the high-profile Varsity Blues case in Massachusetts, demonstrating his proficiency in managing challenging legal situations.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business LitigationFocus areas
Criminal Law - Federal, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret, White Collar Crime
- 60% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 40% Business Litigation
First Admitted: 1983, Washington DC
Professional Webpage: https://www.huggardlaw.com/stephen-huggard
Bar / Professional Activity
- Massachusetts, 2004
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- District of Columbia, 1983
Honors
- Selected by The National Law Journal as a “2015 Trailblazer”, 2015
- The Best Lawyers in America
Educational Background
- B.A., with distinction, University of Virginia, 1980
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Panel, Panelist, Boston Bar Association White Collar Crime Conference, Jan 2018
- Huggard Sees U.K. Anti-Bribery Act as 'Aggressive', Speaker, Bloomberg Podcast, Oct 2010
- Client Advisory: IRS Announces New Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore Bank Accounts, Co-Author, Feb 2011
- Where Do We Go From U.S. Bank v. Ibanez?, Author, Law360, Feb 2011
- Where Does His Co-Defendent's Plea Deal Leave Sal DiMasi?, Speaker, The Emily Rooney Show - WGBH, Mar 2011
- Client Advisory: Recent Government Enforcement Actions Regarding the Iranian Embargo Highlights the Hidden Risks of International Trade, Co-Author, Mar 2011
- Is the Year for an SEC Crackdown on FCPA 'Gatekeepers?', Author, Bloomberg News, Mar 2011
- Securities Enforcement: What's Up at the SEC - Whistleblowing, Insider Trading, and the FCPA, Speaker, Boston Bar Association, Apr 2011
- Is the DOJ Violating Cooperators' Rights?, Co-Author, Law360, Apr 2011
- Commercial Litigation Review, Co-Author, Jun 2011
- Client Advisory: Reminder - United Nations Officials are "Foreign Officials" Under the FCPA, Author, Jul 2011
- Gatekeeper Liability Comes to Ireland, Author, Law360, Sep 2011
- Navigating the SEC's New Whistleblower Bounty Rules, Speaker, Boston Bar Association, Oct 2011
- Anatomy of a Health Care Fraud Case: Lessons from Stryker, Author, Boston Bar Association CLE Program, Apr 2012
- Do I Need a Lawyer? If You Have to Ask, You Probably Do, Co-Author, Computer Magazine, May 2012
- Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: Document Retention Policy is A Must, Author, Jul 2012
- The Sword, a Shield, and Severance: The Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege in White Collar Crime Prosecutions, Co-Author, Bloomberg BNA Criminal Law Report, Aug 2012
- Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: Attention Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Executives - Ignorance is Not Bliss, Co-Author, Oct 2012
- Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: The Department of Justice and the Securities Exchange Commission Publish Long-Awaited Foreign Corrupt Practices Guidance, Co-Author, Nov 2012
- Off-Label Promotion is Not a Crime, Co-Author, Bloomberg BNA's Pharmaceutical Law & Industry Report, Jan 2013
- Paying Bribes Abroad Will Get You in Hot Water in the U.S., Co-Author, Computer Magazine, 2013
- Internal Investigations Done Right Obtaining a Non-Prosecution Agreement and Other Ways to Protect Shareholders, Panelist, Boston Bar Association, Apr 2013
- Collateral Consequences for Bribery: When Can Ethical Competitors Initiate Suit in U.S. and U.K.?, Panelist, FCPA Report, May 2013
- Canada's Anti-Corruption Efforts Increase Risk for Cos., Co-Author, Law360, Oct 2013
- Edwards Wildman Client Advisory: China FCPA Case Shows That A Deferred Prosecution Agreement May Not Cap Reputational Risk and Expensive Legal Fees, Co-Author, Nov 2013
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Co-Author, Jan 2014
- Internal Investigations Guidance Note, Co-Author, Jan 2014
- The Clause that Binds: Noncompetition Provisions & Antitrust Concerns, Speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel, Sep 2014
- Anti-Corruption Compliance and Disputes: Practical Insight and Considerations, Speaker, Dec 2015
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Speaker, AF&PA General Counsels Resource Committee Meeting, Mar 2016
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2010, 2013 - 2025
