A former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Ellen brings firsthand insight into federal investigations, enforcement strategy and complex fraud matters. She defends companies and executives facing scrutiny from the DOJ, SEC, Department of Labor and other enforcement agencies, often in matters involving the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, health care fraud, securities violations and antitrust claims. Known for her steady judgment and sharp instincts, she guides clients through parallel investigations, internal reviews and complex litigation with the urgency and control these cases demand.

Before joining Polsinelli, Ellen served in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, where she investigated and prosecuted fraud against the federal government and defended the United States in complex civil matters. That dual perspective — prosecutor and defense counsel — shapes her approach to every case.