A&O Shearman

Litigation

Partner

Katherine is US Head of Investigations & White Collar. She focuses on complex criminal and regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations involving allegations of money laundering, AML/BSA violations, economic sanctions violations, financial fraud, corruption, and workplace misconduct. She has represented global banks and leading businesses in resolving multifaceted cross-border investigations that present uniquely challenging legal and operational issues.

Katherine has represented companies and individuals under investigation by government authorities including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the New York Department of Financial Services, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Conducting and overseeing corporate internal investigations is a cornerstone of Katherine’s practice. She is skilled at resolving the many legal, regulatory and technical issues arising in fact-finding for global concerns operating under close regulatory supervision.

Katherine frequently advises boards of directors and special committees overseeing government and internal investigations, as well as on governance and compliance. Katherine’s practice also includes BSA/AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption advice, including related bank regulatory advice to U.S.- and non-U.S. financial institutions. Katherine has deep experience defending high-stakes civil securities fraud claims and represents clients in a wide range of complex commercial disputes, particularly in cross-border litigation.