
Reetuparna (Reena) Dutta
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
Education
Dartmouth College, A.B.
George Washington University Law School, J.D., with highest honors
Reena specializes in helping clients – in a variety of industries – comply with complicated legal regimes to avoid unwanted and unwarranted government scrutiny. Reena has a background in white collar criminal defense and has extensive experience representing clients in connection with civil and criminal government investigations and prosecutions, most notably in relation to:
- The Federal False Claims Act
- The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Tax fraud
- Environmental violations
- Contract disputes and civil fraud claims
Reena’s experience encompasses representing clients in the financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, construction, education, and real estate industries. Given the breadth of her experience, Reena has unique insight into the different patterns of investigations and opportunities for resolution.
Moreover, her background in litigating against, and also working with, the government gives her valuable insight in counseling clients on compliance and corporate governance matters and maintaining cooperative and helpful relationships with government regulators. Reena has also assisted companies in conducting internal investigations and in responding to, and addressing, government-initiated investigations, including responding to grand jury subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other forms of legal process. She has also helped individuals navigate the complicated subpoena process when they unwittingly find themselves involved in a legal dispute.
Reena has extensive trial and appellate court experience, ensuring that clients have a strong and effective advocate when litigation becomes necessary. She has authored and presented on various topics relating to the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and New York State's food recycling law.
Honors
- Western District of New York 2022 Pro Bono Award
- Named to Buffalo Business First Class of 2022 "40 Under 40," 2022
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Criminal Defense: White Collar) 2022- 2024
- Pro Bono Honor Roll, The United States District Court for the Western District of New York, 2022
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers (Criminal Defense: White Collar) 2020 - 2023
- Leadership Buffalo, Class of 2020
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2014 - 2019
- Finalist, Athena Young Professional Leadership Award, 2018
- Elected to the Board of Directors for the Bar Association of Erie County, 2018
- American Institute of Criminal Lawyers Ten Best Under 40, 2016
- Lawyers of Color Hot List, 2013
- Order of the Coif, George Washington University Law School
- Former associate, George Washington Law Review
Experience
- Judge Grants Motion for Acquittal for Construction Client Accused of Defrauding New York State
- Representation of Financial Institution in Subpoena Compliance
- Second Circuit Win on False Claims Act Allegations
- Southern District of New York Dismisses Indictment Against Hodgson Russ Client
- Successfully Represented a University Student in a Disciplinary Hearing
- Team Wins Jury Verdict in Federal Trial Over Use of Excessive Force
In the News
- Buffalo Business First, September 14, 2022
- Buffalo Business First, May 28, 2021
- Buffalo Business First, June 21, 2019
- The End of the Internal Investigation and the Risk of the Internal Whistleblower: Self-Disclosure in the FCPA ContextThe New York Law Journal, March 30, 2018
- July 22, 2013
- March 27, 2009
Press Releases
- August 23, 2023
- August 17, 2023
- September 16, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 23, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 19, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 20, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, September 8, 2020
- Press Release, August 12, 2019
- Press Release, August 20, 2018
- Press Release, June 14, 2018
- Press Release, September 6, 2017
- Press Release, January 10, 2017
- Press Release, August 31, 2016
- Press Release, August 19, 2015
- Press Release, August 14, 2014
- Press Release, January 3, 2014
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Wine, Beer & Spirits Practice, November 29, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert , September 7, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Home Care and Healthcare Alert, May 16, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 3, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 20, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, January 4, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, December 20, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, September 12, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, August 19, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Canada-U.S. Cross-Border and Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, July 7, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 5, 2022
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Healthcare Alert, March 28, 2022
- Buffalo Business First, February 3, 2022
- Tax Stringer, February 1, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, January 6, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare and Labor & Employment Alert, November 5, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare and Labor & Employment Alert, November 2, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare and Labor & Employment Alert, October 13, 2021
- Coronavirus Guidance Update - Healthcare, August 27, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, August 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, May 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 30, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 11, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 9, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity and Privacy Alert, February 26, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 17, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, February 8, 2021
- National Association of Surety Bond Producers, February 3, 2021
- COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, January 29, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, January 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, January 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, January 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Corporate & Business Alert, December 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, December 2, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert , November 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, November 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, November 4, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, October 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, October 12, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, October 1, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, September 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, September 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, September 10, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, August 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 25, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare and Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 14, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, August 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 5, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, July 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, July 28, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, July 14, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, June 25, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Alert, June 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, June 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, May 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, May 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, May 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, April 28, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, April 24, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, April 21, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, April 10, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, April 8, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, April 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, April 4, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare & OSHA Alert, April 2, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, March 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, March 24, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, March 20, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, March 18, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, March 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, March 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, November 6, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, November 6, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Healthcare Alert, November 6, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 7, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 7, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 7, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 7, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 7, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, May 7, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, April 30, 2019
- Home Care Alert, April 1, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, March 29, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, March 26, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, March 20, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, March 12, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Home Care Alert, March 8, 2019
- Home Care Alert, February 28, 2019
- Home Care Alert, February 19, 2019
- Home Care Alert, January 29, 2019
- Home Care Alert, January 23, 2019
- Home Care Alert, January 16, 2019
- Home Care Alert, January 9, 2019
- Home Care Alert, December 26, 2018
- Home Care Alert, December 18, 2018
- Home Care Alert, December 18, 2018
- Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, December 17, 2018
- Home Care Alert, December 11, 2018
- Home Care Alert, November 5, 2018
- Home Care Alert, October 25, 2018
- Home Care Alert, October 23, 2018
- Home Care Alert, October 8, 2018
- Home Care Alert, October 8, 2018
- Home Care Alert, September 27, 2018
- Home Care Alert, September 26, 2018
- Home Care Alert, September 21, 2018
- Home Care Alert, August 24, 2018
- Home Care Alert, August 8, 2018
- Home Care Alert, August 6, 2018
- Home Care Alert, July 27, 2018
- Home Care Alert, July 19, 2018
- Home Care Alert, July 12, 2018
- Home Care Alert, June 29, 2018
- Home Care Alert, May 31, 2018
- Home Care Alert, May 29, 2018
- Home Care Alert, May 22, 2018
- Home Care Alert, May 14, 2018
- Home Care Alert, May 10, 2018
- Home Care Alert, April 2, 2018
- Home Care Alert, March 7, 2018
- Home Care Alert, January 23, 2018
- Home Care Alert, January 22, 2018
- Home Care Alert, December 19, 2017
- Home Care Alert, December 19, 2017
- Home Care Alert, December 14, 2017
- Home Care Alert, December 13, 2017
- Home Care Alert, November 3, 2017
- Criminalization of the Regulatory StateBuffalo Law Journal, September 21, 2015
- Contract Management, March 2014
- Government Knowledge Defense Against WhistleblowersToday's General Counsel, February 2013
- FCPA: Ethical Beacon or Anti-Competitive Burden?Law360, February 1, 2012
- The Dilemma of the Hamstrung DefendantNew York Law Journal, October 11, 2011
- Talk of the Towns, July/August 2009
- Of Embassy Guards and Rock Stars: Why the Department of State Should Provide Compensation for Torts Committed by Embassy Guards AbroadGeorge Washington Law Review, 2008
Blog Posts
- Significant FCA Recoveries Reported for 2019 The Whistleblower Blog, January 21, 2020
- Government Asserts Right to Final Say in FCA Settlements The Whistleblower Blog, April 14, 2015
- FCA Retaliation Claim Not Subject to Employment Agreement Arbitration Clause, According to Sixth Circuit The Whistleblower Blog, June 9, 2014
- Realtors Win Right to Proceeds Under False Claims Act The Whistleblower Blog, May 5, 2014
- Another Banner Year for Recovery Under the False Claims Act The Whistleblower Blog, December 23, 2013
- How Risperdal Whistleblowers Made Millions From J&J The Whistleblower Blog, December 10, 2013
- Old Fraud Claims May Be Actionable Under Limitations Act The Whistleblower Blog, March 27, 2013
- Government Role in Qui Tam Whistleblower Protection Cases The Whistleblower Blog, January 7, 2013
- The Dodd-Frank Act and Whistleblowers: Broader Protection The Whistleblower Blog, December 4, 2012
- Good News for Ninth Circuit Decision Realtors and Defendants The Whistleblower Blog, August 14, 2012
- False Claims Acts: Not Just the Federal Government Anymore The Whistleblower Blog, June 15, 2012
- Health Care False Claims Act Settlements Increasing The Whistleblower Blog, March 21, 2012
- False Claims Act Violations: When Is a Claim 'False'? The Whistleblower Blog, January 25, 2012
- Misappropriation of Confidential Information or Legitimate Whistleblowing? The Whistleblower Blog, October 31, 2011
- Important Laws to Trigger False Claims Act Liability The Whistleblower Blog, July 22, 2011
- The WikiLeaks Scandal and the Whistleblower Protection Act The Whistleblower Blog, April 15, 2011
- Whistleblower Lawsuit Costs GlaxoSmithKline $750 Million The Whistleblower Blog, January 7, 2011
- Whistleblower Provisions in the Wall Street Reform Act The Whistleblower Blog, August 4, 2010
- Whistleblower Lawsuit on “False Marking” Theory of Liability The Whistleblower Blog, May 12, 2010
Presentations & Events
- Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York, March 28, 2023
- Hodgson Russ, 140 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, September 15, 2022
- April 7, 2021
- November 17, December 1 & 15, January 5 & 19
- September 28, 2020
- September 10, 2020
- September 3, 2020
- August 20, 2020
- August 10, 2020
- August 7, 2020
- July 29, 2020
- Hodgson Russ LLP, January 30, 2020
- Community Health Center of Buffalo, April 17, 2019
- Hodgson Russ, Buffalo, NY
- October 18, 2018
- Templeton Landing, December 7, 2017
- Hodgson Russ LLP, NYC, June 20, 2017
- Hodgson Russ LLP, January 26, 2017
- Current Trends and Practices in Mitigating FCPA Risks and Threats in Global Private Equity VenturesFebruary 2, 2016
- Hodgson Russ, Buffalo, NY, January 21, 2016
- Updates on the False Claims Act and Other Bases for Liability for Financial InstitutionsBuffalo, NY, March 5, 2014
- Buffalo, NY, November 13, 2013
- Hodgson Russ, Buffalo, NY, October 30, 2012
- Buffalo, NY, November 17, 2011
- Buffalo, NY, November 10, 2010
- Buffalo, NY, January 27, 2010
Professional Associations
- Bar Association of Erie County, Board of Directors
Community & Pro Bono
- United Way, Board of Directors
- Burchfield Penney Art Center, Board of Directors