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Prior to joining the firm, Margaret worked for KPMG, where she conducted risk assessments and was seconded to a client to serve as deputy chief compliance officer, advising the global corporation during an ethics and compliance  transformation project. She also served as corporate counsel, litigation, at Pfizer, managing a docket of cases across global operations, including False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback investigations, and advising on enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.
Margaret previously worked for BakerHostetler from 2013 to 2019 as a member of the White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team. In that role, she represented corporations and executives in government investigations.

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Master of International Policy and Practice, The George Washington University, Elliot School of International Affairs, 2025

J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 2008, 

A.B., History, Princeton University, 2003

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<li>Advised internal stakeholders on enterprise-wide initiative involving legal, global security and relevant business units to address management of vendors and anti-fraud processes.</li>
<li>Directed ethics and compliance transformation project for global corporation as acting deputy chief compliance officer. Drafted a new Code of Conduct, policies and procedures on topics including anti-corruption, promotional activities and supplier conduct. Revamped the internal hotline and reporting structure and managed day-to-day compliance inquiries.</li>
<li>Conducted risk assessment for multinational shipping company, identifying potential enterprise-wide risks with client and providing technical recommendations. Conducted training on anti-money laundering (AML), anti-corruption, export/trade and antitrust requirements.</li>
<li>Lead associate in defense of sensitive C-Suite U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whistleblower matter involving accounting and financial reporting matters, resulting in a full declination.</li>
<li>Represented money laundering reporting officers of major U.K. financial institution in Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations alleging Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and AML violations.</li>
<li>Member of the BakerHostetler litigation team serving as court-appointed counsel to the Securities Investor Protection Act Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC.</li>
<li>Managed outside counsel and business unit stakeholders in developing strategy and preparing witnesses for trial testimony in commercial litigation matter.</li>
<li>Advised technology company on government priorities and regulatory requirements of identified risks for enhancement of compliance analytics product.</li>
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Margaret E. Hirce

Margaret E. Hirce

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