Janet Goldstein

Janet Goldstein is a prominent attorney and partner at Vogel, Slade & Goldstein, LLP, a law firm based in Washington, D.C. She specializes in representing whistleblowers in qui tam cases under the False Claims Act, as well as in wrongful termination lawsuits. Her expertise extends to areas such as defense procurement fraud, healthcare fraud, and whistleblower retaliation.134

Professional Background

• Current Position: Partner at Vogel, Slade & Goldstein, LLP since 2007. In this role, she has been involved in a nationwide practice focused on qui tam lawsuits and has a notable track record of representing whistleblowers.14
• Previous Experience: Before joining her current firm, Goldstein was a partner at Phillips, Cohen & Goldstein from 1989 to 1994 and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice from 1979 to 1989.123

Education

• Harvard Law School: Juris Doctor (JD), graduated cum laude in 1977.
• Brandeis University: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English, graduated magna cum laude in 1974.13

Recognition

Goldstein has been recognized multiple times for her contributions to the field of law. Notably, she was named the "Lawyer of the Year" for Qui Tam Law in Washington, D.C. by Best Lawyers® for 2025 and has been consistently recognized as one of the best lawyers in America for Qui Tam Law since 2020.46

Advocacy

Goldstein is passionate about advocating for clients who have exposed fraud against the government. She emphasizes the importance of holding wrongdoers accountable and often draws inspiration from her clients' courage in coming forward with their cases.5