John Cunningham Joins Dickinson Wright Washington, D.C. Office as a Member

Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that John P. Cunningham has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a Member.

John is a coveted advocate with over 25 years of extensive enforcement and defense experience. He concentrates his practice on internal and government investigations, corporate compliance, and white collar matters, specializing in the FCPA and global corruption, money laundering, fraud, embezzlement, M&A and third-party diligence, sanctions, digital currency, cannabis law, and asset forfeiture.

He has a distinctive background as a former DOJ senior trial attorney, FBI criminal investigator, Assistant General Counsel and Americas Chief Compliance Officer for a Global 500 company, and longtime partner at two elite law firms. This versatility propelled his practice across industry sectors, where he represents corporations and high-profile individuals on an array of criminal, regulatory, and compliance concerns before the DOJ, FBI, SEC, FinCEN, OFAC, CBP, and other agencies. He is also widely recognized for his acumen in designing, enhancing, and defending corporate compliance programs in accord with evolving U.S. and global standards.

He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, and the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. He volunteers with animal rescue and military-related organizations, including the Lost Dog Foundation and Disabled American Veterans.

John received his B.A. from the College of William and Mary, his M.A. from The George Washington University, and his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law.