REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Michael Culhane Harper
Private Practice
Representing the former CEO and Board Chairman of Russia’s largest privately held banking group in a criminal enforcement matter brought by DOJ’s KleptoCapture Task Force and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York alleging violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Representing an international finance executive who was indicted for allegedly operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and making false statements to a bank. The matter is being prosecuted out of the Northern District of California.
Leading government-facing investigation for national retail company in connection with a US Customs and Border Protection investigation into potential customs duties violations.
Conducted anti-corruption due diligence, as well as anti-corruption and compliance reviews and risk assessments, for multinational publicly traded companies across industries.
Prepared anti-corruption compliance policies and procedures, including training materials and third-party agreements, for multinational publicly traded companies across industries.
DOJ Experience
Led the DOJ’s investigation and prosecution in a landmark FCPA enforcement action against a publicly traded global telecommunications company for FCPA violations in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, resulting in a guilty plea and a coordinated resolution with the SEC. The matter was prosecuted in the Southern District of New York.
Led the DOJ’s investigation and prosecution of a Colombian investment bank for FCPA violations, resulting in a deferred prosecution agreement in the US, the first-ever coordinated resolution with authorities in Colombia, as well as a coordinated resolution with the SEC. The matter was prosecuted in the Eastern District of New York.
Led the DOJ’s investigation and prosecution of a Brazil-based investment company for FCPA violations, resulting in a parent-level guilty plea, as well as a coordinated resolution with the SEC. The matter was prosecuted in the Eastern District of New York.
Member of the trial team in securing guilty verdicts against the former National Treasurer of Venezuela and her husband for their roles in in a multibillion-dollar bribery and money laundering scheme. The matter was prosecuted in the Southern District of Floria.
Lead trial lawyer in securing guilty verdict for bank fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft against a defendant in a loan fraud scheme. The matter was prosecuted in the Eastern District of Virginia.
