Amy Kossak is a partner in Ropes & Gray’s litigation & enforcement practice group and a member of the firm’s Chambers Band-1-ranked False Claims Act (FCA) practice. With a decade of experience investigating and litigating FCA cases on behalf of the federal government, Amy brings exceptional skills and knowledge to clients facing government investigations and enforcement actions. Known for her integrity as well as her thoroughness, Amy is a seasoned advocate with a practical approach.
Amy's FCA practice is informed by the years she spent in the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division, where she handled a variety of matters, including those that straddled the healthcare and government contracting spaces. As a Senior Trial Counsel, Amy managed a nationwide docket of FCA cases through all phases of investigation, litigation and settlement. She also provided strategic advice to political appointees and managed some of the highest-profile and politically sensitive matters on DOJ’s docket while serving for a time as Counsel in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division. In addition, she was an E-Discovery Advisor for several years and brings an efficient and strategic approach to e-discovery challenges.
Since joining Ropes & Gray, Amy has become an integral part of the firm’s FCA team. She is a frequent speaker on FCA topics at industry conferences, was quoted in the media and issued a client alert on a recent district court decision declaring the FCA qui tam mechanism unconstitutional, and co-authored a blog on Practical Considerations for Government Contractors Following Recent DOJ Cyber-Fraud Initiative Settlements. Amy is currently handling FCA matters for a wide variety of clients, including private equity firms and healthcare and life sciences companies. She also is representing a public university in a clinical research-related FCA investigation.
Prior to joining DOJ, she practiced at a major law firm based in Washington, D.C., where she represented clients in civil, criminal and government investigation matters.