Miranda Kane

mkane@conmetkane.com
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Education
University of California,
Berkeley, B.A.
University of California,
Berkeley School of Law, J.D.

Admissions
California


mirandakanebio

Miranda Kane is a trial lawyer and founding partner of Conrad|Metlitzky|
Kane. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, she has tried more than 75 cases in both federal and state courts. Ms. Kane is a formidable opponent described in Chambers and Partners USA as someone who “presents extremely well, has a highly analytical mind and is passionate about her clients.” Her most recent jury trial resulted in a complete acquittal for a client charged with violations of the federal trade secret statute.

The perspective and insights honed from decades of experience as a prosecutor have proved an invaluable asset in representing her clients. As the Criminal Division Chief for the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of California from November 2010–March 2013, Miranda supervised and managed more than 80 Assistant U.S. Attorneys; oversaw all criminal investigations and prosecutions in Northern California; collaborated with the US Attorney to set and implement Office policy; and worked closely with Department of Justice attorneys, the district court, federal law enforcement agencies, and the defense bar in an effort to foster an open dialogue and collaborative relationships with those constituencies. In 2012, Miranda was named to the Daily Journal’s list of Top Women Lawyers in California.

An experienced defense lawyer, Miranda previously practiced at Munger, Tolles & Olson and at Rogers, Joseph, O’Donnell & Phillips, where she co-headed the White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Group. She then co-founded Kane+Kimball LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in white collar criminal defense and internal and government investigations. There, Miranda built a thriving practice before forming Conrad|Metlitzky|Kane. Miranda’s practice includes her appointment to the Northern District of California’s Criminal Justice Act panel, where she represents indigent criminal defendants. 

During her first stint in the U.S. Attorney’s Office from 1995-2003, Miranda served in the Securities Fraud Unit and ultimately led the Office’s White Collar Crime Section. Miranda began her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County where she tried over 65 cases to jury, including: homicide, robbery, burglary, arson, narcotics, sex offenses, and domestic violence.

Miranda lectures extensively on federal criminal procedure, attorney ethics, investigative practice, and civil and criminal parallel proceedings; and served as co-chair of the Northern California ABA White Collar Crime Subcommittee from 2008-2010. She currently chairs the Solo/Small Firm Subcommittee of the Federal Bar Association Criminal Law Section. Miranda also supports her legal and local communities through the BASF mentor program and as a regular volunteer at Foodrunners, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and preventing food waste.

Miranda obtained her J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law where she was Associate Editor of California Law Review and President of Berkeley Law Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing students and graduates with opportunities in public interest law during and after law school. She obtained her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley with high honors in English and was Phi Beta Kappa.

Representative Matters

  • Jury acquittal for former Jawbone employee charged in the Northern District of California with theft of trade secrets

  • Defense of Fortune 500 company in criminal and civil False Claims Act investigation by the Department of Justice, resulting in no criminal charges

  • Defense of Taiwan national charged with securities fraud in the Northern District of California

  • Defense of former member of eBay’s security team charged in the District of Massachusetts with cyberstalking and obstruction of justice

  • Pool counsel for employees of publicly traded tech company in connection to with accounting fraud investigation by the Securities Exchange Commission, resulting in no enforcement action against clients

  • Defense of Bay Area physician in Medicare fraud scheme alleging violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Act, resulting in deferred prosecution

  • Pool counsel for PG&E employees in connection with the Butte County District Attorney’s Office investigation of the 2018 Camp Fire; resulting in no charges against individuals

  • Defense of employee of Fortune 100 company in federal investigation of unlawful advertising of internet pharmacies, resulting in no action against individuals

  • Counsel for Fortune 500 company in various internal investigations related to alleged employee misconduct

  • Defense of former officer of Fortune 500 company in antitrust investigation of alleged price fixing in NAND flash memory industry, resulting in no action

  • Defense of Vice President of dredging company in federal investigation of alleged Clean Water Act violations, resulting in no action

  • Defense of former Vice President of first financial institution charged under the SIG-TARP statute, resulting in no charges

  • Pool counsel for employees of wholly owned Fortune 100 subsidiary in Department of Justice investigation of alleged violations of federal environmental laws, resulting in no action against individuals

  • Defense of attorney in California State Bar Court proceeding following California Supreme Court’s Order to Show Cause for Contempt based on failure to appear at oral argument