“Litigator of the Week: After Jury Selection in Science Fraud Case Against Former CUNY Professor, Prosecutors Drop All Charges”

Jennifer Beidel was named Litigator of the Week by Law.com’s Litigation Daily following a significant white collar victory in federal court.

The feature, “Litigator of the Week: After Jury Selection in Science Fraud Case Against Former CUNY Professor, Prosecutors Drop All Charges,” recognized Beidel for leading the trial team that secured the complete dismissal of all charges against Dr. Hoau-Yan Wang, a former medical professor and research scientist at the City University of New York who had been accused of defrauding the National Institutes of Health in connection with Alzheimer’s research grants. After jury selection, prosecutors moved to drop the case, and the court dismissed the charges with prejudice.

The feature goes on to highlight how Beidel and her team uncovered key exculpatory evidence late in discovery, showing that CUNY’s own investigation found no research misconduct—evidence that ultimately proved central to the defense’s successful motion practice and resolution of the matter. The recognition highlights Beidel’s strategic advocacy and underscores the depth of Dykema’s White Collar and Government Investigations team, which draws on extensive experience from former federal prosecutors and trial lawyers across the firm.