Kareem Salem is a partner in Manatt’s Trial, White Collar and Investigations practice. He is a seasoned trial attorney with a track record of success, having tried over 46 jury trials to verdict in both California state and federal courts. Kareem is trusted by clients in the health care industry to lead high-stakes litigation, including whistleblower/retaliation matters, regulatory defense, commercial disputes, disability discrimination and government investigations. Kareem has substantial experience litigating employment disputes at both the trial and pretrial stages.

Prior to joining Manatt, Kareem was a Deputy Chief in the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of California and directed some of the nation’s most sensitive national security and cybercrime investigations. He regularly advised and assisted teams of federal agents across the nation to investigate and disrupt ongoing threats to health care facilities and other critical services. Notably, Kareem was one of the lead prosecutors who directed a multi-year investigation into a substantial ransomware attack on a large San Diego-based health care provider. 

Kareem now regularly represents health plans, hospitals, health care systems, physician groups and other providers in civil litigation, whistleblower matters and compliance-related investigations. He has deep experience advising health care clients on issues involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, False Claims Act, HIPAA, billing practices, patient data privacy, and other federal and state regulatory frameworks.

Kareem also advises clients on health care compliance programs, risk mitigation and incident response planning. His practice spans a range of regulatory and litigation challenges faced by today’s health care providers, from government scrutiny to data breaches to disputes with payors and vendors.

Kareem brings a trial-tested perspective to every engagement, offering clients a steady hand in high-pressure litigation and regulatory matters. Whether resolving disputes or preparing for trial, Kareem delivers strategic, results-driven counsel grounded in real-world experience.