Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
CounselCounsel
Experienced attorney focused on international white collar criminal defense (FCPA, FEPA, FARA, OIG matters), international sanctions (OFAC), government investigations, and commercial litigation as
well as transactional work (including CFIUS matters) and general legal counsel to high-growth start-ups. I have a diverse background in criminal law, national security, and the private sector. I have
first-chair trial experience as a former organized crime prosecutor and bring over a decade of experience working in intelligence and national security as an Operations Officer for the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA). I have also served as a senior business executive in a DC-area start-up.
About Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP: With over 200 attorneys, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated, cost-effective business law and litigation
services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle market companies to global enterprises. Its growing Mid-Atlantic footprint includes seventeen offices in Washington D.C., New York,
Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
Select Recent Representative Matters:
- Delivered CFIUS opinion letter on capital raise transaction in the cryptocurrency space
- Advised foreign subsidiary of U.S. publicly traded company on FCPA compliance requirements
- OFAC delisting petitions and APA litigation
- Advised SEC registrants in connection with subpoena responses
- Defended small business owner as part of IRS criminal investigation
- Represented multiple healthcare providers in False Claims Act investigations and associated regulatory enforcement actions
- Negotiated delicate and complex "business divorce" amongst former business partners, substantially limiting client's potential liability and mitigating future litigation risk
- Serving as outside general counsel to mid-sized defense contractor, cybersecurity startup, and healthcare startupExperienced attorney focused on international white collar criminal defense (FCPA,
FEPA, FARA, OIG matters), international sanctions (OFAC), government investigations, and commercial litigation as well as transactional work (including CFIUS matters) and general legal counsel to
high-growth start-ups. I have a diverse background in criminal law, national security, and the private sector. I have first-chair trial experience as a former organized crime prosecutor and bring
over a decade of experience working in intelligence and national security as an Operations Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). I have also served as a senior business executive in a
DC-area start-up. About Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP: With over 200 attorneys, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated, cost-effective business law and
litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle market companies to global enterprises. Its growing Mid-Atlantic footprint includes seventeen offices in Washington D.C.,
New York, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Select Recent Representative Matters: - Delivered CFIUS opinion letter on capital raise transaction in the cryptocurrency space -
Advised foreign subsidiary of U.S. publicly traded company on FCPA compliance requirements - OFAC delisting petitions and APA litigation - Advised SEC registrants in connection with subpoena
responses - Defended small business owner as part of IRS criminal investigation - Represented multiple healthcare providers in False Claims Act investigations and associated regulatory enforcement
actions - Negotiated delicate and complex "business divorce" amongst former business partners, substantially limiting client's potential liability and mitigating future litigation risk - Serving as
outside general counsel to mid-sized defense contractor, cybersecurity startup, and healthcare startup
Skills: White Collar Criminal Defense · National Security · CFIUS · Economic Sanctions · Government Investigations · FCPASkills: White Collar Criminal Defense · National Security · CFIUS · Economic
Sanctions · Government Investigations · FCPA
Tayman Lane Chaverri LLP
CounselCounsel
Represented clients and provided legal counsel in various practice areas, including:
- Commercial Litigation (Business Disputes & Creditors' Rights, etc.)
- Government Contracts Compliance & Investigations (FCA, FCPA, etc.)
- Outside General Counsel Services
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance Programs
- Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) & Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)Represented clients and provided legal counsel in various practice areas, including: - Commercial Litigation
(Business Disputes & Creditors' Rights, etc.) - Government Contracts Compliance & Investigations (FCA, FCPA, etc.) - Outside General Counsel Services - Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Programs - Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) & Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)
Maestro Group
Corporate Counsel & Chief Operating OfficerCorporate Counsel & Chief Operating Officer
Provided legal counsel and oversaw daily operations and business strategy of full-service sales and marketing consulting firm in collaboration with company founder.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Advised company executives on litigation, intellectual property rights and outside counsel billing
- Developed SaaS technology licensing agreements for commercial and government customers
- Enforced intellectual property rights through monitoring and cease and desist letters
- Supported startup companies with in-depth business planning
- Delivered leadership and sales consulting services to over 30 clients improving key performance metrics for client companiesProvided legal counsel and oversaw daily operations and business strategy
of full-service sales and marketing consulting firm in collaboration with company founder. - Negotiated and drafted contracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) - Advised company executives on
litigation, intellectual property rights and outside counsel billing - Developed SaaS technology licensing agreements for commercial and government customers - Enforced intellectual property rights
through monitoring and cease and desist letters - Supported startup companies with in-depth business planning - Delivered leadership and sales consulting services to over 30 clients improving key
performance metrics for client companies
Skills: Leadership · Public Speaking · Negotiation · Contract NegotiationSkills: Leadership · Public Speaking · Negotiation · Contract Negotiation
Central Intelligence Agency
Operations Officer (Senior Officer I)Operations Officer (Senior Officer I)
Extensive experience in national security, international negotiations, crisis management, and investigations. Routinely wrote intelligence reports included in the Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) from
intelligence personally collected. Advanced training and certification in espionage tradecraft, to include surveillance detection and hard-target operations.
- Served multiple field tours within the Directorate of Operations as a Case Officer, including two management assignments leading human and capital resources for multiple divisions
- Substantially contributed to a body of intelligence in the lead up to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)Extensive experience in national security, international negotiations, crisis
management, and investigations. Routinely wrote intelligence reports included in the Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) from intelligence personally collected. Advanced training and certification in
espionage tradecraft, to include surveillance detection and hard-target operations. - Served multiple field tours within the Directorate of Operations as a Case Officer, including two management
assignments leading human and capital resources for multiple divisions - Substantially contributed to a body of intelligence in the lead up to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Skills: Government · Foreign Policy · National Security · International Relations · Farsi · Investigation · Leadership · Public Speaking · Economic Sanctions · Federal Government · Persian ·
Negotiation · Dari · National Security StrategySkills: Government · Foreign Policy · National Security · International Relations · Farsi · Investigation · Leadership · Public Speaking · Economic
Sanctions · Federal Government · Persian · Negotiation · Dari · National Security Strategy
BAE Systems, Inc.
Systems AnalystSystems Analyst
Assisted with the analysis and production of various analytic products specifically focused on threat awareness and force protection while supplying analytical support for senior client
representatives. Conducted comprehensive research on complex topics independently and as part of larger analytical efforts.Assisted with the analysis and production of various analytic products
specifically focused on threat awareness and force protection while supplying analytical support for senior client representatives. Conducted comprehensive research on complex topics independently
and as part of larger analytical efforts.
Skills: Foreign Policy · National Security · International Relations · InvestigationSkills: Foreign Policy · National Security · International Relations · Investigation
United States Attorneys' Offices
Special Assistant United States AttorneySpecial Assistant United States Attorney
Cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York in connection with the investigation and prosecution of the acting head of the Bonanno crime
family. Assisted into the investigation and trial preparation leading to the conviction of numerous high level organized crime figures.Cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney
for the Eastern District of New York in connection with the investigation and prosecution of the acting head of the Bonanno crime family. Assisted into the investigation and trial preparation leading
to the conviction of numerous high level organized crime figures.
Skills: Legal Writing · Criminal Justice · Criminal Procedure · Government · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Criminal Investigations · Legal Advice · Criminal Law · Investigation · Litigation · Hearings ·
Legal Research · Pleadings · Organized Crime Investigation · Government Investigations · Federal Government · Prosecution · Trial PracticeSkills: Legal Writing · Criminal Justice · Criminal Procedure
· Government · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Criminal Investigations · Legal Advice · Criminal Law · Investigation · Litigation · Hearings · Legal Research · Pleadings · Organized Crime Investigation ·
Government Investigations · Federal Government · Prosecution · Trial Practice
Bronx County District Attorney Office
Assistant District Attorney (Rackets Bureau) Assistant District Attorney (Rackets Bureau)
Prosecuted complex multi-jurisdiction organized crime and firearms trafficking investigations leading to the conviction and incarceration of high level organized crime figures in New York City.
Oversaw multi-million dollar DOJ grant to increase Office's ability to effectively investigate and prosecute illegal firearms traffickers. Substantial experience with grand jury investigations,
undercover investigations and felony trial work.Prosecuted complex multi-jurisdiction organized crime and firearms trafficking investigations leading to the conviction and incarceration of high level
organized crime figures in New York City. Oversaw multi-million dollar DOJ grant to increase Office's ability to effectively investigate and prosecute illegal firearms traffickers. Substantial
experience with grand jury investigations, undercover investigations and felony trial work.
Skills: Legal Writing · Trials · Criminal Justice · Criminal Procedure · Government · Legal Issues · Jury Trials · Westlaw · Criminal Investigations · Legal Advice · Criminal Law · Investigation ·
Litigation · Leadership · Hearings · Public Speaking · Legal Research · Pleadings · Organized Crime Investigation · Government Investigations · Prosecution · Negotiation · Trial PracticeSkills: Legal
Writing · Trials · Criminal Justice · Criminal Procedure · Government · Legal Issues · Jury Trials · Westlaw · Criminal Investigations · Legal Advice · Criminal Law · Investigation · Litigation ·
Leadership · Hearings · Public Speaking · Legal Research · Pleadings · Organized Crime Investigation · Government Investigations · Prosecution · Negotiation · Trial Practice
Nixon Peabody LLP
Summer AssociateSummer Associate
Conducted legal research and due diligence for high profile clients in the telecommunications and publishing industries in connection with the firm's antitrust practice. Assisted in the drafting of
motions in connections with the firm's white collar defense practice.Conducted legal research and due diligence for high profile clients in the telecommunications and publishing industries in
connection with the firm's antitrust practice. Assisted in the drafting of motions in connections with the firm's white collar defense practice.
Skills: Legal Writing · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Litigation · Legal Research · PleadingsSkills: Legal Writing · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Litigation · Legal Research · Pleadings
United States Attorneys' Offices
Law ClerkLaw Clerk
Assisted in the successful prosecution of a high profile sex crimes offender. Assisted in witness preparation, discovery and trial preparation for multiple felony cases. Conducted legal research and
drafted motion papers under the supervision of Assistant United States Attorneys in the Homicide Section.Assisted in the successful prosecution of a high profile sex crimes offender. Assisted in
witness preparation, discovery and trial preparation for multiple felony cases. Conducted legal research and drafted motion papers under the supervision of Assistant United States Attorneys in the
Homicide Section.
Skills: Legal Writing · Criminal Justice · Government · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Criminal Investigations · Criminal Law · Investigation · Litigation · Legal Research · Pleadings · Federal Government
· ProsecutionSkills: Legal Writing · Criminal Justice · Government · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Criminal Investigations · Criminal Law · Investigation · Litigation · Legal Research · Pleadings ·
Federal Government · Prosecution
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Legal InternLegal Intern
Drafted Government responses in civil law suits against the Federal Bureau of Prisons to include obtaining dismissal of a suit filed by Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols related to
his conditions of confinement.
Drafted Government responses in civil law suits against the Federal Bureau of Prisons to include obtaining dismissal of a suit filed by Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols related to
his conditions of confinement.
Skills: Legal Writing · Criminal Justice · Government · Legal Issues · Westlaw · Litigation · Legal Research · Federal Government