Alexandra Beato supports corporate and individual clients navigating government investigations and enforcement actions with a focus on health care fraud, False Claims Act matters, antitrust violations and securities fraud. She assists in both civil and criminal proceedings and contributes to internal investigations and compliance strategies for providers and other health industry stakeholders.

Prior to joining Polsinelli, Alex worked at a law firm where she represented clients in long-term care, personal injury and complex litigation suits in both state and federal trial and appellate level courts.

Earlier in her career, Alex worked as an honors intern for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its Atlanta and Washington, D.C., headquarters and as a legislation intern for the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia.

Education

  • Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2022)
    • Symposium Editor, Georgia State Law Review
    • CALI Awards in Constitutional Law II and International Criminal Law
  • Berry College (B.A., magna cum laude, 2019)
    • Political Science

Bar Admission

  • Georgia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Professional Affiliations

  • Georgia Bar Association
  • Atlanta Bar Association

Recognition

  • Order of the Coif, Georgia State chapter
Publications
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Sixth Circuit Holds the Line on FCA Qui Tam Challenges as Eleventh Circuit Looms
Key Takeaways: Sixth Circuit FCA precedent remains intact. The Sixth Circuit declined to entertain constitutional challenges to the FCA’s qui tam provisions, emphasizing that binding circuit precedent forecloses arguments under the Appointments Clause, the Take Care Clause and Article III standing. Focus remains on the Eleventh Circuit. With the Sixth Circuit opting not to review the issue, the Eleventh Circuit’s forthcoming decision in Zafirov represents the most immediate opportunity for a circuit split on the constitutionality of FCA qui tam actions. Supreme Court review remains a possibility. Continued judicial scrutiny regarding the constitutionality of qui tam actions suggests the issue is not settled nationally, even if it remains foreclosed in the Sixth Circuit for now. The Sixth Circuit denied a False Claims Act (FCA) qui
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White House Announces New National Fraud Enforcement Division at DOJ
Key Takeaways New Fraud Division: The White House announced the creation of a new DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement, signaling a more coordinated, nationwide approach to civil and criminal fraud investigations and increasing the likelihood of multi-district and parallel enforcement actions. Heightened Scrutiny of Federal Program Participation: Organizations and individuals that receive federal funds or participate in federally supported programs should expect sustained focus on compliance, reporting accuracy and internal controls governing the use of government resources. Compliance Considerations: The new division underscores the need to monitor guidance and proactively assess fraud and compliance risk. The White House announced the creation of a new Department of Justice (DOJ) Division for National Fraud Enforcement on Jan. 8, 2026, signaling an expanded and more centralized
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