Byron J. McLain
Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP
Byron McLain is a Los Angeles-based trial lawyer and white-collar criminal defense partner at Foley & Lardner LLP. A member of the firm’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Practice, he works closely with the Healthcare, Cannabis and Sports & Entertainment industry teams. McLain investigates, litigates and tries complex criminal and civil cases, including those involving government investigations. His practice serves an array of white-collar clients and companies; however, he has a particular focus on the False Claims Act, especially as it applies to the healthcare industry.
He has experience prosecuting healthcare fraud, securities law violations, false claims, kickbacks, wire and mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, mortgage fraud, tax conspiracy fraud, movie and entertainment investment fraud, obstruction of justice, marijuana/cannabis distribution and illegal immigration.