Mindy Sauter

Mindy M. Sauter Partner

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Mindy boasts an extensive and distinguished career as a trial attorney, having honed her skills at the state level as a county prosecutor and at the federal level as an assistant U.S. attorney. With a wealth of experience spanning numerous high-stakes trials, her legal acumen and courtroom prowess have earned her widespread recognition. Mindy is a co-leader of the firm’s Healthcare Litigation and Enforcement Practice Group.

During her tenure as a federal prosecutor, Mindy led some of the most intricate healthcare prosecutions, delving into cases involving home health and hospice fraud, multi-jurisdictional FDA investigations, and complex matters pertaining to durable medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Her adept handling of these multifaceted cases not only underscored her mastery of healthcare law but also demonstrated her ability to navigate the complexities of white-collar crime prosecution with precision and tenacity.

Mindy has extensive experience representing organizations and individuals in immigration audits and enforcement actions, navigating complex legal processes and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Her expertise includes managing sensitive cases, coordinating with regulatory authorities, and developing strategies to mitigate risks while safeguarding her clients’ interests. Whether handling routine audits or high-stakes enforcement actions, she is adept at providing tailored guidance and robust representation throughout the entire process.

In addition to her formidable expertise in healthcare litigation, Mindy has also made significant strides in prosecuting other white-collar crimes, including cases of public corruption, thereby upholding the integrity of governmental institutions and safeguarding the public trust on behalf of the United States government.

With a track record of success and a reputation for excellence in trial advocacy, Mindy continues to be a formidable force in the legal arena, leveraging her wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to justice in every case she undertakes.

Mindy served as an adjunct Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law.

Experience

  • Secured dismissal of a federal indictment for drug diversion and money laundering on behalf of owners of compounding pharmacy.
  • Represented a Chief Financial Officer of a large healthcare company in a criminal investigation related to kickbacks, which resulted in the client successfully avoiding indictment.
  • Represented a pain management physician in a criminal investigation related to a compounding pharmacy kickback scheme, which resulted in the client successfully avoiding indictment.
  • Represented a stem cell company related to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection and adverse event investigation.
  • Secured dismissal of indictment for charges of Securing Execution of Document by Deception and False Statement on behalf of owner of indoor aquaculture farm company.
  • Investigated and prosecuted criminal matters involving healthcare fraud, drug diversion, wire and bank fraud, money laundering, public corruption and violent crimes.
  • Regularly performs internal investigations and audits for laboratories, pharmacies, and large-scale healthcare entities, then develops and implements their compliance programs.
  • Regularly performs due diligence for healthcare entities during acquisitions.