Focus Areas
- Represent executive of health care company in grand jury investigation
- Internal investigation of procurement fraud at subsidiary of global machinery parts manufacturer
- Represent executive in relation to multiple internal investigations and parallel EDNY investigation
- Internal investigation into allegations of foreign bribery by subsidiary of U.S. automotive technology company in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia
- Defense of vaping company in grand jury investigation
- Defense of multiple government contractors in DOD IG investigations
- Defense of refractory manufacturing company in grand jury investigation
- Internal investigation into allegations of foreign bribery involving Mexican subsidiary of U.S. processing machinery manufacturer
- Represent subject in DOJ securities fraud investigation
- Defense of laboratory testing company in DOJ grand jury investigation
- Represent government contractor in SBA investigation
- Internal investigation into customs fraud allegations for national franchising company
- Due diligence investigation into potential acquisition on behalf of foreign automotive parts manufacturer
- Represent nonprofit in relation to Congressional investigation and hearings
- Internal investigation into allegations of financial misconduct involving executives of publicly traded company
- Internal investigation into allegations of fraud relating to cryptocurrency platform
- Internal investigation into trade secret theft and economic espionage involving Chinese subsidiary of U.S. machine manufacturer
- Defense of Board member in SEC civil action
- Defense of executive at securities firm in FINRA and state AG matter
- Conduct acquisition due diligence and sensitive internal investigations on behalf of private equity firm
- Defense of former CEO in civil securities and investment fraud case
- Defense of individual charged with violations of sanctions and export controls
- Representation of subjects in grand jury and trial matters in SDNY, EDNY, S.D. Ohio, among others
- Investigation of alleged market manipulation using algorithmic trading by traders at major banks
- Investigation of market manipulation by bond traders at major banks
- Lead DOJ counsel for novel Fifth Amendment litigation in connection with high profile prosecutions
- Investigation of allegations of fraud involving fintech payment processing platform
- Investigation of allegations of manipulation of the Volatility Index (“VIX”)
- Investigation of $200 million cross-border securities fraud case involving market manipulation
- Lead prosecutor in conviction of former Finance Minister of Antigua for his role in the infamous Stanford Ponzi scheme
- Lead prosecutor for $50 million cross-border commodities trading fraud scheme
- Investigations of classified cybersecurity and related matters in Special Counsel investigation of law enforcement and intelligence activities
- Prosecution of trader at global bank for insider trading
- Investigation of high-profile matter involving convicted felon and accountant in multi-million dollar cross-border tax securities fraud, and money laundering conspiracy
- “DOJ and DHS Release Trade Fraud Enforcement Resource Guide, Signaling Heightened Enforcement,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, July 2026
- “When Trade Compliance Becomes a Criminal Case,” Dow Jones Risk Journal, June 2026
- “DOJ Announces Unprecedented Federal-State Fraud Partnership in Ohio, Takeaways for Ohio General Counsel,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, June 2026
- “FinCEN Issues Notice on Human Trafficking Threats During the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, May 2026
- “United States v. Heppner: Use of Generative AI Can Waive Privileges,” Washington Legal Foundation, April 2026
- “Trade Crimes Defense: The New Frontline in White Collar Practice,” New York Law Journal, April 2026
- “Treasury’s 2026 National Risk Assessments Signal Expanding Exposure,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, March 2026
- “DOJ Charges UBS Gold with $86 Million Duty and Tariff Evasion in International Jewelry Scheme,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, November 2025
- “Recent Self-Reporting Case Involving Potential FTO Payments Signals Urgent Compliance Risks for Global Companies,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, November 2025
- “DOJ’s Top White Collar Enforcement Priorities: Four Key Areas of Focus for GCs,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, September 2025
- “DOJ and DHS Launch Joint Trade Fraud Task Force: What Multinational Companies Need to Know,” Thompson Hine International Trade and Trade Crimes Defense Update, September 2025
- “DOJ’s New Anti-Cartel and Trade Crime Initiatives Foreshadow Heightened Criminal Enforcement Risks for Art Market Participants,” New York Law Journal, July 2025
- “An Unsurprising Sea Change for FCPA Enforcement: Key Features of DOJ’s New FCPA Guidelines,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, June 2025
- “New DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets Federal Contractors’ DEI Programs,” Thompson Hine Transition – A Presidential Change Update, May 2025
- “Top Five Takeaways from DOJ’s Newest Guidance for Investigation and Prosecution of White Collar Crimes,” Thompson Hine White Collar Defense & Investigations Update, May 2025
- “Defense Contractor Settlement Underscores Need for Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Mitigation,” Thompson Hine Update, April 2025
- “HSI Worksite Enforcement Actions: Employer Rights and Responsibilities,” Thompson Hine Immigration Update, February 2025
- “Wave of cyber-related SEC enforcement activity may signal increased scrutiny,” Reuters, December 2024
- “The $75,000.01 Question: What is the Value of Injunctive Relief?” 6 Geo. Mason L. Rev. 1013 (1998); cited extensively in U.S. Solicitor General’s brief in Ford Motor Co. v. McCauley)
- “Under the Microscope: Government Scrutiny in Investment Management,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Coffee Chat Webinar Series, Session 7, October 2025
- “Corporate Citizenship Isn’t a Shield,” Thompson Hine Transition: A Presidential Change Webinar Series, Session Twelve, April 2025
- “Trade Crimes Enforcement Forecast: Navigating the New Era of Compliance,” Thompson Hine Transition: A Presidential Change Webinar Series, Session Eight, March 2025
- Listed as a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500 City Elite – New York for White Collar Crime, 2026
- Named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers, 2026
- Named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators, 2026
- Global Investigations Review (GIR), Top 100 Women in Investigations, 2025
Education
- Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, J.D., magna cum laude,
George Mason Law Review, editor-in-chief
- Williams College, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
- Virginia
- 04.29.25 – Transition: A Presidential Change – Session Twelve – Corporate Citizenship Isn’t a Shield
Why Every Business Needs a White Collar Defense Strategy
- 03.18.25 – Transition: A Presidential Change – Session Eight – Trade Crimes Enforcement Forecast
Navigating the New Era of Compliance
- DOJ and DHS Release Trade Fraud Enforcement Resource Guide, Signaling Heightened Enforcement,
White Collar Defense & Investigations Update
, July 20, 2026 - Four Thompson Hine lawyers named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers” List,
Thompson Hine LLP
, July 13, 2026 - DOJ Announces Unprecedented Federal-State Fraud Partnership in Ohio, Takeaways for Ohio General Counsel,
White Collar Defense & Investigations Update
, June 5, 2026 - FinCEN Issues Notice on Human Trafficking Threats During the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
White Collar Defense & Investigations Update
, May 27, 2026 - United States v. Heppner: Use of Generative AI Can Waive Privileges,
Washington Legal Foundation
, April 27, 2026 - Trade Crimes Defense: The New Frontline in White Collar Practice,
New York Law Journal
, April 16, 2026 - Treasury’s 2026 National Risk Assessments Signal Expanding Exposure,
White Collar Defense & Investigations Update
, March 31, 2026 - Thompson Hine Named Top-Tier Corporate Practice in New York by Legal 500 City Elite; Ten Partners Recognized,
Lawyers Recognized in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C
, March 3, 2026 - DOJ Charges UBS Gold with $86 Million Duty and Tariff Evasion in International Jewelry Scheme,
White Collar Defense & Investigations Update
, November 20, 2025 - Recent Self-Reporting Case Involving Potential FTO Payments Signals Urgent Compliance Risks for Global Companies,
White Collar Defense & Investigations Update
, November 17, 2025