Erica Benites Giese

• Represented a defendant in a complex federal healthcare fraud case, which resulted in a sentence of probation and approval of our proposed restitution amount.
• Represented national operator of acute care hospitals in its response to administrative subpoenas for records concerning a state application. My representation resulted in a favorable outcome for the client.
• Represented a defendant in a multi-defendant and multi-jurisdiction federal qui tam/whistleblower matter, which resulted in a dismissal of allegations against client.
• Represented a client in an civil DTPA investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which resulted in a dismissal of the complaint.
• Represented a defendant in a worksite enforcement investigation, resulting in a dismissal of all allegations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• Represented a defendant in a copyright infringement matter, resulting in a settlement and dismissal of the complaint.
• Represented a client in an inquiry from the Department of Justice, resulting in client not viewed as a target.
• Counseled non-profit organization during an internal investigation involving allegations of sexual assault.
• Represented a defendant in a business dispute, which resulted in a favorable settlement for no damages or fees.
• Represented a defendant in a business dispute with fraud allegations. Reached a settlement with no costs to client, and the matter was dismissed with prejudice.
• Counseled and represented transportation company in employment matter, which resulted in requested action by law enforcement.

• Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2020
• Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2019
• “Top Attorneys” List, Criminal Defense, San Antonio Magazine, 2021
• “Best S.A. Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2019-2022
  • Criminal Defense: White Collar
  • General Litigation
• Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2022
• “San Antonio’s Outstanding Women in Law,” San Antonio Scene, 2021
• Recipient, EOUSA Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal, 2014
• Recognized, Federal Bar Association inaugural Women in the Law Conference, 2014

Publications

• “What to Know About the Department of Justice’s Nationwide Crackdown on Healthcare Fraud,” Jackson Walker Insights (September 2021)
• “Telemedicine Fraud During COVID-19,” Jackson Walker Insights (July 2020)
• “SBA Offers Safe Harbor on PPP Good Faith Certifications of Necessity,” Jackson Walker Insights (May 2020)
• “Opioids, Healthcare Enforcement, and Increased Scrutiny of Corporate Conduct for Criminal Prosecution,” Jackson Walker Insights (May 2019)
• “In Defense of the Family: Maintaining the Parental Rights of Incarcerated Women in Texas,” 3 Scholar 193 (2002)

Speaking Engagements

• Panelist, “Ethical Issues Facing In-House Counsel,” UT Law CLE’s 8th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (2022)
• Speaker at the Lawtina Network Summit at the St. Mary’s University School of Law (2022)
• Guest, “Price Gouging Issues in the Era of COVID-19,” Jackson Walker Fast Takes Podcast (2020)
• Panelist, “Gun Safety and Mass Violence,” 2019 Interim Legislative Charges: Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety, Austin, TX (2019)
• Moderator, Bexar County Women’s Bar Association Luncheon, The Intersection of Criminal and Civil Law with Jay Dewald and FBI Agent Charles Arnold (2018)
• Moderator, Hispanic National Bar Association Dallas Latina Leadership Program (2018)
• Guest Lecturer for The Honorable Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Court Judge, St. Mary’s Law Discovery Course (2016, 2017)
• Panelist, Hispanic National Bar Association Dallas Latina Leadership Program, SMU Dedman School of Law (2016)
• Panelist, The University of Texas at San Antonio, School of Government Women in the Law Lecture Series (2016)
• Panelist, San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association, Practitioner’s Conference (2015, 2016)
• Bexar County Women’s Bar Annual Retreat, Notes from the Federal Trenches (2016)
• Panelist, The National Association of Women Judges Color of Justice Program, Texas A&M University at San Antonio (2016)

In the News

• “In FBI probe, Texas AG faces aggressive, ethical prosecutor,” Associated Press News (December 19, 2020)

Professional

• U.S. District Court Admissions Committee, Member, 2018-Present
  • Appointed by The Honorable Fred Biery, 2018
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Member, 2018-Present
• Hispanic National Bar Association, Member, 2015-Present
  • Compliance and Ethics Section, 2018 – Present
• Mexican American Bar Association – San Antonio Chapter, Member, 2015-Present
  • Board Member, 2017
• American Bar Association, Member, 2016-Present
  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association – Houston Chapter, Member
• San Antonio Bar Association, Member, 2012-Present
  • Federal Courts Committee, 2015-Present
• Federal Bar Association – San Antonio Chapter, Member, 2012-Present
• National District Attorney’s Association Border Prosecutions Course Planning Committee, Advisor, 2012
• State Bar of Texas, Diversity in the Profession Committee, Member, 2010-2013
• Del Rio Association of Federal Lawyers, Member, 2010-2012
• Instructor, Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Training Merida Initiative
  • Chiapas, Mexico, 2010
  • Cancun, Mexico, 2011
• Federal Bar Association, Member, 2007-Present

Community

• Texas State University Development Foundation Leadership Council, 2020
• Meals on Wheels of San Antonio, Secretary for the Executive Board, 2020-Present
• National Charity League, San Antonio Rose Chapter, 2020-Present