Compliance with state, national and international regulations is a vital part of succeeding in business today. The increasing complexity of regulations and policies can challenge the resources of even the most sophisticated business, and an enforcement action – or the threat of one – can have serious repercussions. Our interdisciplinary group is prepared to address the myriad of compliance issues with a holistic approach covering risk assessment, prevention and implementation, and resolution. We have in-depth knowledge and experience in developing compliance programs specifically tailored to each client, designed to help prevent corporate officers and employees from engaging in illegal practices such as bribery, collusion, money laundering and fraud. We benchmark the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sentencing guidelines and other guidance to develop strong compliance programs.
This nationwide team has a presence in key U.S. commercial centers and includes dozens of former high-ranking regulators, prosecutors and investigatory officers from critical agencies at the state and federal levels, including the DOJ, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce. We regularly advise on a broad range of compliance matters, including: