Cathy Fleming

Partner & Chair of White Collar and Governmental Investigations

Cathy Fleming

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Cathy A. Fleming is a Partner at Omnus Law and Chair of the firm's White Collar and Governmental Investigations Practice. She is a nationally respected trial lawyer with more than 46 years of experience advising corporations, boards, executives, and individuals in high-stakes investigations and complex litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Cathy brings exceptional judgment, courtroom skill, and crisis-management expertise to matters involving white collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, securities litigation, tax investigations, and business disputes.

Cathy has tried more than 60 cases to verdict, the vast majority in federal court, and is frequently entrusted with matters carrying significant financial, reputational, and operational risk. She regularly represents companies and their executives in criminal and civil investigations, including proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other regulatory bodies. Her experience includes serving as lead or co-lead counsel in SEC enforcement actions, securities litigation, class actions, and arbitrations involving major brokerage houses, often in matters involving millions of dollars. Many of her most significant cases have received front-page media coverage, while others remain confidential due to their sensitive nature.

Before founding Fleming Ruvoldt PLLC, Cathy held senior leadership roles at major law firms, including serving as Managing Partner of the New York City office of Hodgson Russ LLP and Chair of its Tax Investigation and Defense Group. She also chaired the White Collar Department at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP. In addition to her litigation practice, Cathy has extensive experience as outside general counsel, advising corporate leadership on governance, compliance, internal investigations, and enterprise risk management. She has served as an independent director on a public company board and has held leadership roles on multiple nonprofit boards.

Cathy is widely recognized for her leadership within the legal profession. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. She is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She is a former President of the National Association of Women Lawyers and a past member of the ABA House of Delegates. She has taught extensively on ethics, fraud, and trial advocacy and has served on judicial and ethics committees, including the New Jersey Supreme Court Ethics Committee.

Known for her discretion, strategic insight, and unwavering advocacy, Cathy is a trusted advisor to clients navigating their most complex legal and reputational challenges.

Experience

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• More than 46 years of experience advising corporations, boards, executives, and individuals in high-stakes white collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, and complex litigation matters.
• Former federal prosecutor with deep experience handling criminal investigations, trials, and enforcement proceedings at the federal level.
• Tried more than 60 cases to verdict, the majority in federal court, demonstrating extensive courtroom and trial leadership experience.
• Served as Managing Partner of the New York City office of Hodgson Russ LLP and Chair of the Tax Investigation and Defense Group, with firm-wide leadership responsibilities including budget, P&L, and personnel oversight.
• Chaired the White Collar Department at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, leading complex defense matters across industries.
• Acted as lead or co-lead counsel in SEC enforcement actions, securities litigation, class actions, and high-value arbitrations involving major brokerage houses.
• Serves as outside general counsel and trusted advisor to corporations on governance, compliance, internal investigations, and enterprise risk management.
• Chair of White Collar and Governmental Investigations at Omnus Law, guiding strategy and representation for clients facing their most sensitive and consequential legal challenges.

Speaking

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• Frequent speaker and instructor on ethics, fraud, trial advocacy, and white collar defense.
• Regularly teaches courses and delivers professional education programs related to trial skills, ethics, and fraud investigations for legal and professional audiences.

Awards & Recognitions

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• Platinum Award for Women’s Initiative & Leaders in Law, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (2008)
• Woman of Power & Influence, National Organization for Women (NOW) (2007)
• Special Commendation Award, U.S. Department of Justice, for service as a federal prosecutor
• New York Super Lawyers, White Collar Criminal Defense (recognized annually since 2006)