An analysis of Attorney General Bondi’s memorandum on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) In brief A recent memorandum from Attorney General Pam Bondi signals a potential shift in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) FCPA enforcement priorities. According to the memorandum, FCPA enforcement should prioritize foreign bribery linked to Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), potentially altering the landscape of white-collar corporate enforcement. While traditional FCPA cases will likely continue, the new directive grants local…
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Aleesha Fowler
BrowsingAleesha Fowler is a Partner in the Washington, DC office. She represents domestic and international corporate clients on a range of litigation and compliance matters, including, but not limited to, criminal and civil investigations brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Aleesha also regularly advises clients on white collar criminal matters, and has significant experience in handling investigations that raise issues under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.S. False Claims Act.
Aleesha’s pro bono practice is focused on providing legal advice and representation to underrepresented populations seeking legal remedies for civil rights violations.
Aleesha focuses her practice on corporate compliance and investigations, white collar criminal defense, and complex commercial litigation. She regularly advises individuals and international companies on issues related to anti-corruption and fraud, and routinely assists companies in implementing compliance programs that align with applicable regulatory standards.
Aleesha also has experience in advising multinational clients on supply chain compliance, and is an editor of the firm's Global Supply Chain Compliance Blog. She often writes and speaks on matters relating to supply chain due diligence, ESG disclosure obligations, and the risks to supply chains posed by third party business partners.