Fierce Advocacy.
Human Touch.
Forta Law was built on a straightforward belief:
strong advocacy and genuine care belong together.
We represent individuals and organizations facing criminal, regulatory, and investigative proceedings where the stakes are high and the consequences real. Drawing on decades of experience in criminal defense and complex litigation, we bring clarity and humanity to difficult situations.
We fight hard.
We stand our ground.
And we treat every client with respect and care.
Experience From Both Sides of the Courtroom
Forta Law is led by attorneys who have served on opposite sides of the courtroom — a former federal prosecutor and a former federal public defender. That dual perspective shapes our strategy, strengthens our advocacy, and allows us to anticipate how cases are investigated, charged, and tried.
Meet Forta
Lillian Chu
Trusted Counsel in High Stakes Matters
With deep experience in white-collar defense, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation, Lillian is known for her careful preparation, strategic thinking, and skilled advocacy in high-stakes matters. She draws on years of experience leading complex cases at major law firms and providing calm, steady guidance in federal public service to bring clients capable leadership, sound judgment, and innovative thinking. Lillian defends individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal prosecutions, regulatory investigations, and complex civil litigation with both passion and compassion.
Jennifer Williams
Strategic Advocate in Complex Litigation
A former federal prosecutor with nearly 20 years of trial and appellate experience, Jennifer provides straightforward assessments of a case’s strengths and weakness. She pinpoints the issues that matter, weeds out the noise that doesn’t, and communicates in a way that connects with clients, persuades a court, and moves a jury. She represents individuals and entities targeted by state and federal criminal and regulatory authorities and litigates complex civil cases both affirmatively and defensively. With a results-oriented mindset and a genuine ability to relate to people, she is a strong, trusted advocate for her clients.