Stacy Brainin has extensive experience in white collar criminal defense and government investigations, including representation of companies and individuals in both criminal and civil matters. Her practice also includes complex business litigation with an emphasis in healthcare and professional liability matters. She has defended cases alleging civil and criminal business fraud in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Stacy represents and advises healthcare providers in civil and criminal disputes with state and federal government agencies. She is experienced in handling internal investigations and routinely advises clients regarding difficult compliance and disclosure issues. Stacy has served as adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law from 2009 to present.
Professional and Community Activities
• American Bar Association, Litigation, Criminal Justice and Health Law Sections
• Dallas Bar Association Antitrust & Trade Regulation Section
• W.M. “Mac” Taylor, Jr. American Inn of Court
Professional Recognition
• The Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc., Antitrust Law, 2005-2011; Litigation - Antitrust, 2012-2021; Healthcare, 2013-2021
• Chambers USA, Chambers and Partners, Healthcare (Texas), 2015-2020; Recognized Practitioner, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Texas) 2018; Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Texas), 2019-2020
• Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Criminal Defense: White Collar, 2003-2019; Healthcare and Business Litigation, 2013-2016
• D Magazine, D Magazine Partners, "Best Lawyers in Dallas," Criminal Defense: White Collar and Antitrust Law, 2011-2012; White Collar, 2015-2020
• Best Lawyers, Woodward/White, Inc., 2016 Lawyer of the Year, Health Care Law, 2016
• Martindale Hubbell Law Directory with a Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent
Selected Publications and Speeches
• “False Claims Act Year in Review,” co-author, Haynes and Boone publication, 2014-2017.
• “Internal Investigations in Health Care: Unique Enforcement Environment and the Dilemma of Disclosure,” co-author, Internal Corporate Investigations, 3rd Edition.
• Speaker, Attorney Liability Assurance Society (ALAS) Annual General meeting, June 2015.
• Speaker, ABA National False Claims Act and Qui Tam Trial Institute, Washington D.C., June 2013.
• “Conflicts of Interest and Other Ethical Issues Facing Law Firms and In-House Lawyers,” speaker, Texas Bar CLE’s 9th Annual Advanced Business Law Course, October 13, 2011.