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Adam M. Studner

Partner

Washington +1 202 662 5583

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  • About

    Adam Studner’s practice focuses on representing companies, individuals, and boards of directors in their most sensitive, high-stakes white collar criminal and civil investigations and defense matters, including government-facing and internal investigations into issues posing enterprise-level risk. Adam regularly represents clients in connection with allegations of corruption, fraud, obstruction of justice, accounting improprieties, and other issues. With deep experience representing both multinational corporations and individuals, Adam regularly leads complex, multi-dimensional investigations posing parallel criminal, civil, regulatory, and reputational risks often involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other U.S. and foreign regulators.

    Adam also maintains a robust compliance practice and routinely assists clients in developing, implementing, evaluating, and testing the efficacy of their global compliance programs across a range of regulatory areas, including through conducting risk assessments and compliance program assessments. He also regularly counsels clients on third party risk management, transactional due diligence, and other compliance-sensitive areas.

    Adam has worked with clients from a variety of sectors and industries, including life sciences, technology, consumer products, financial services, entertainment, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation, in matters involving regulatory scrutiny and potential exposure across jurisdictions. His ability to navigate multi-faceted and cross-border challenges makes him a trusted advisor in high-risk, high-profile investigations and compliance matters.

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    U.S. Government Enforcement Matters

    • Secured a partial declination and a no-penalty settlement from the SEC for Stanley Black & Decker for issues relating to executive perquisites.
    • Secured a complete declination from DOJ and a favorable settlement from the SEC for Koninklijke Philips in a multi-country FCPA investigation.
    • Secured a complete declination from DOJ and a favorable settlement from the SEC for Alexion Pharmaceuticals in a multi-country FCPA investigation.
    • Secured a complete declination from the SEC for a multinational, publicly listed entertainment company in an FCPA investigation relating to alleged bribery in Asia. 
    • Resolved parallel FCPA investigations by DOJ and the SEC for a multinational, publicly listed diversified financial institution relating to alleged bribery in Asia.
    • Represented a global, publicly listed financial institution in a review of its compliance and audit functions by its federal banking regulator, with no action taken by the regulator. 
    • Secured a declination from DOJ for a global, publicly listed industrials company regarding alleged fraudulent manufacturing practices and related representations.
    • Secured a declination from the SEC for a global, publicly listed consumer products company related to alleged accounting improprieties.
    • Represented a multinational, publicly listed technology company in an investigation by DOJ regarding alleged obstruction of justice.
    • Represented a multinational, publicly listed financial institution in its mortgage-backed securities litigation and related government and internal investigations.
    • Represented a multinational, publicly listed financial institution in foreign exchange litigation and related government and internal investigations.

    • Led the representation of a pool of individuals in a Dieselgate investigation by DOJ. 
    • Co-leading a DOJ and SEC FCPA investigation in Asia, South America, and Europe for a global, publicly listed consumer products company. 
    • Co-leading a DOJ and SEC FCPA investigation in Asia for a global, publicly listed medical devices company.
    • Conducting an FCPA investigation for a publicly listed pharmaceutical company in response to an inquiry from the SEC.
    • Representing a global, publicly listed health technology company regarding its ongoing compliance with undertakings in an FCPA matter.
    • Representing a global, publicly listed consumer products company in an investigation by DOJ’s Environmental and Natural Resources Division related to alleged environmental misrepresentations.

    Internal Investigations

    • Represented a global, publicly listed consumer products company in an internal investigation regarding trade secret theft. 
    • Represented a Canadian, publicly listed energy company in an internal investigation regarding potential violations of the FCPA.
    • Represented a global, publicly listed social media company in an internal investigation regarding potential violations of the FCPA.
    • Represented a private equity firm in an internal investigation regarding anti-corruption issues following its acquisition of a Mexican company in the oil and gas sector.
    • Represented a global, publicly listed financial institution in an internal investigation regarding allegations of manipulation in the treasuries market.
    • Conducted an internal investigation and drafted a related public report regarding allegations of sexual abuse by a university sports coach.

    Compliance Counseling

    • Conducted a risk assessment and designed and implemented an anti-corruption compliance program for a global, publicly listed mining company.
    • Conducted a compliance program assessment for a global, publicly listed company in the travel sector. 
    • Represented a global investment bank in compliance due diligence of a potential transaction counterparty. 
    • Represented a global mining company in connection with transactional due diligence in connection with a contemplated acquisition in Africa. 
    • Provide ongoing anti-corruption compliance advice for a multinational, publicly listed technology company.
    • Conducting a compliance program assessment for a company in the aviation industry.
    • Conducting a risk assessment on behalf of a global, publicly listed technology firm.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2010
        • magna cum laude
        • Order of the Coif
        • The Tax Lawyer, Member
    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., 2007
        • History and Political Science
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    Judicial Clerkship
    • Hon. Francis M. Allegra, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2012 - 2013
    Pro Bono
    • Represented petitioner in a habeas corpus proceeding challenging the representation of prior counsel, which lead to conviction for murder.
    • Represented a veteran in an appeal for veterans benefits.
    • Counseled numerous senior citizen clients seeking access to a New York City program providing for abatement of rent increases for rent controlled and rent stabilized apartments.
    Accolades
    Memberships and Affiliations
    • American Bar Association

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