
Corporate Internal Investigations
Overview
Our attorneys conduct internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded and privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, boards of directors, and audit committees. We help organizations investigate allegations of misconduct, assess potential legal and regulatory exposure, and strengthen compliance programs to reduce future risk.
Representative Matters
- Conducted a shadow internal investigation for the board of directors of a New York Stock Exchange-listed textile company, identifying exculpatory and corroborating evidence that had been overlooked during a special committee investigation and challenging its conclusions.
- Led an internal investigation for the audit committee of a New York Stock Exchange-listed real estate development company that uncovered potential corruption involving a municipal official.
- Conducted an internal investigation for the audit committee of a NASDAQ-listed infrastructure company into allegations of embezzlement in overseas operations and potential corrupt payments in high-risk jurisdictions.
- Led an internal investigation for a prominent nonprofit organization regarding allegations of misuse of organizational assets by a senior executive.
- Conducted an internal investigation for the board of directors of an international professional association into allegations that technical standards had been improperly influenced and organizational funds had been used for personal expenses.
Key Contacts
Jacob S. FrenkelMember and Chair of Government Investigations & Securities EnforcementWashington, D.C.JFrenkel@dwlaw.com202-466-5953

