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Three Eastman & Smith Attorneys Named to Inaugural 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers Guide
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that White Collar Crime and Investigations attorneys Todd A. Long, Adam S. Nightingale and Karl H. Schneider were selected for the inaugural 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers guide.
Six Ohio-based attorneys are included in the guide, which, according to Lawdragon, recognizes “white-collar wonders, enforcement experts and investigative icons.” Mr. Nightingale is the only Toledo-based attorney listed, while Mr. Long and Mr. Schneider are the only Columbus-based attorneys included. All honorees recognized in the guide were selected through a combination of editorial research and nominations.
About Todd A. Long
Mr. Long is known for helping businesses, professionals and public officials navigate complex legal landscapes while minimizing risks associated with government enforcement actions. He represents clients in regulatory enforcement proceedings, fraud investigations, tax disputes and business litigation in both federal and state courts, as well as before numerous government agencies and regulatory bodies. Both Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers USA recognize Mr. Long for his work in white collar criminal law.
About Adam S. Nightingale
Mr. Nightingale represents companies and individuals who have been victimized by, or witnesses to, white collar crime, provides legal representation and crisis management to companies and individuals subject to government investigations and prosecutions and advises clients in responding to subpoenas and civil investigative demands from federal and state regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, he enjoys suggesting ways clients can avoid the cost, publicity and stress of government investigations and commercial litigation by instituting protocols and addressing problems before they occur. In 2025, Best Lawyers in America® named Mr. Nightingale the Criminal Defense: White-Collar “Lawyer of the Year” in Toledo while in 2026 he appears in Legal500’s Ohio Elite.
About Karl H. Schneider
Mr. Schneider has extensive trial experience in white-collar criminal defense, professional liability matters and complex business litigation. He regularly defends individuals, businesses and public officials in a wide range of criminal matters, including public corruption and matters involving tax, health care, antitrust, securities and mortgage fraud before federal and state courts and a host of government agencies. To assist clients in avoiding missteps, Mr. Schneider undertakes educational efforts by speaking to trade groups and authoring articles on issues related to corporate governance, fraud and litigation. Both Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers USA recognize Mr. Schneider for his work in white collar criminal law.
Eastman & Smith congratulates these attorneys on this well-deserved recognition.
