Overview
Kevin represents clients in a range of industries in matters involving national security and international trade matters such as economic sanctions and Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) regulations, export control compliance, and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”). He also advises clients on other white collar issues relating to financial crime, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery / anti-corruption and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), and government contracting fraud.
Kevin regularly provides compliance guidance to financial institutions and other clients related to closely scrutinized sectors such as the oil and gas industry, cannabis / marijuana industry, and fintech providers. He also assists clients with analyzing potential reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
With a broad range of practical experience in the arena, Kevin is well-versed in electronic discovery and the collection, management, and production of electronically-stored information (“ESI”). He regularly counsels clients on issues arising from the use and production of ESI, whether when conducting internal investigations, responding to government subpoenas, or managing discovery in litigation.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Kevin served for almost six years as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. Kevin dedicates his pro bono efforts to providing legal services for veterans and service members, and is a co-chair of both the veteran’s pro bono committee and the veteran’s diversity & inclusion subcommittee.
Experience
- Secured a Cautionary Letter from OFAC relating to a financial institution client’s voluntary disclosure of apparent violations of the Russia/Ukraine sanctions arising from transactions related to blocked Russian banks.
- Conducted internal investigation for global manufacturing company related to potential violations of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) in connection with the Entity List maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- Advised numerous clients on the impacts of economic sanctions and export controls imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
- Represented military housing provider in civil and criminal False Claims Act (“FCA”) investigation involving allegations of fraud related to requests for incentive fee payments tied to military base housing contracts with the government.
- Coordinated internal investigation and subpoena response for international consulting firm responding to multi-prong government investigation into Russian interference in 2016 elections and related Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”) registration issues.
- Represented specialty vehicle manufacturer in DOJ investigation into potential FCPA violations arising from international sales contracts with a foreign government’s Ministry of Defense.
- Conducted internal investigation for county school board to facilitate board’s response to government investigation into qui tam relator’s allegations of bid-rigging and kickbacks relating to school contractors.
- Counseled South African mining company on OFAC sanctions and risk exposure.
- Conducted internal investigation for major packaged foods company to address issues relating to potential violations of the Clean Water Act.
- Advised global financial institution on cross-border issues relating to the application of bank secrecy laws in foreign jurisdictions in response to regulatory requests for documents.
- Advised on application of Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”) requirements to entities in a number of industries including: investment companies and hedge funds; residential mortgage loan originators (“RMLOs”); and banks and lenders in the financial services industry.
- Advised global aerospace, defense, and security company on application of the UK Bribery Act (“UKBA”) to a proposed reconfiguration of the company’s corporate structure.
- Represented former FIFA executive in Department of Justice investigation into corruption in international soccer.
- Assisted with internal investigation for major technology company to facilitate company’s response to data breaches and exfiltration of sensitive customer information.
- Represented legislative affairs professional in OIG inquiry of agency head’s statements to Congress.
- Conducted internal investigation related to disclosure of prepaid debit card fees for a company in the prepaid banking industry.
- Represented a healthcare provider at trial in Medicare fraud case brought by DOJ Medicare Fraud Strike Force.
- Counseled multiple clients on developing, revising, and implementing compliance-related policies and procedures.
- Regularly advise clients on issues related to transactional compliance provisions and due diligence.
Accolades
Honors & Recognitions
- Recipient of Lawyers Serving Warriors® Excellence Award, National Veterans Legal Services Program, 2019
Affiliations
Professional
- Member, American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
- Member, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
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Education
JD, University of Miami School of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2009
BA, Davidson College, cum laude, 1998
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