Rahul Kohli is a versatile litigator who has defended large health insurers, leading technology platforms, banks, and airlines in a range of complex matters. He has extensive experience in False Claims Act litigation, labor and employment issues, antitrust law, and white-collar investigations, including responding to US Department of Justice demands and regulatory inquiries from government agencies. He has played key roles on important matters, including drafting summary judgment briefings for a major health care client facing whistleblower claims, and preparing for depositions of C-suite executives in a landmark antitrust litigation on behalf of a global tech company.
Rahul is known for his ability to identify crucial evidence and devise effective litigation strategies at all stages of a matter, from fact development to dispositive motions and trial preparation. He excels in high-pressure situations, under tight deadlines, working efficiently and collaboratively to drive projects to completion and advance his clients’ interests.
Rahul believes deeply in pro bono service, taking on headline-making cases with significant social impacts. He represented the Council of the District of Columbia in an ethics investigation into conflict-of-interest violations by council member Jack Evans, producing a comprehensive report and publicly defending its findings at a hearing. In addition, Rahul played a significant role in a federal defamation lawsuit against controversial broadcaster Alex Jones, successfully representing a former US State Department diplomat who had been unjustly targeted for harassment and intimidation.
False Claims Act Litigation
- Supported the drafting and opposition of summary judgment motions in significant False Claims Act litigation for large health care clients
- Oversaw large-scale trial preparation projects, including drafting the order of proof and filing exhibit lists, in False Claims Act litigation for a large health insurance company
- Engaged in deposition and trial witness preparation for key witnesses in False Claims Act litigation
- Prepared health care clients for Rule 30(b)(6) depositions in multiple False Claims Act matters
- Held key role developing materials and coordinating mock jury exercises for complex qui tam litigation
- Represented major health insurance companies in responding to Civil Investigative Demand from the US Department of Justice
- Participated and led discovery meetings with opposing counsel on major discovery disputes
Regulatory and Internal Investigations
- Represented a large banking institution in an internal investigation in connection with an inquiry before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Represented a large retail chain in regulatory matters before the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- Represented health insurance clients in responding to civil investigative demands from the Department of Justice and subsequent litigation
- Represented an individual as a knowledgeable third-party industry participant in an investigational hearing before the Federal Trade Commission
Antitrust Litigation
- Represented a global technology client in high-profile antitrust litigation, including assisting in preparations for both offensive and defensive depositions for high-level executives and other individuals
- Drafted a counterclaim for breach of contract on behalf of the same global technology company defending antitrust claims
- Managed, tracked, and analyzed document productions from over 50 third-party companies in antitrust litigation
Labor and Employment
- Drafted a successful motion to dismiss for an airline client in a labor and employment matter.
- Supported trial team representing major airline client to secure a preliminary injunction against an illegal labor work slowdown by unionized mechanics that was causing widespread travel disruptions across the country
General Services and Counseling
- Drafted detailed client memorandums and advised clients on in-house legal privileges, attorney-client privilege, and work product protections in light of recent judicial rulings
- Successfully drafted detailed motions to seal sensitive commercial information from public disclosure for numerous clients
- Drafted mediation strategy presentations for clients and developed approach to mediation strategy
- Obtained a restraining order in an individual representation on behalf of a high profile client involved in a family dispute
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- Washington, DC
Education
- Georgetown University, J.D., Editor, “Annual Survey of White Collar Crime,” American Criminal Law Review
- Washington University in St. Louis, B.A.