Apr 2024–Present
Current role
Auxiliarist
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
(appointed)Maryland
Military and Protective Services
About
Kevin leads Wiley’s Securities Enforcement Practice where he advises individuals and entities in securities fraud, commodities fraud and anti-corruption matters. As a former Assistant Chief in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fraud Section and Senior Counsel in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Kevin brings a unique experience to defending complex, and often overlapping, civil and criminal enforcement investigations. He is frequently called upon to lead time-sensitive internal investigations involving domestic and foreign entities. In 2024, Kevin returned to Wiley after serving as the Acting Inspector General for the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA), where he supervised a staff of auditors and special agents conducting civil, criminal and administrative procurement related investigations, and performing financial and performance audits.
Kevin is frequently retained to help individuals through sensitive, complex matters. Clients and colleagues describe him as a “subject matter expert within the enforcement and criminal space,” “better than I could have hoped for in every area,” “serious but thoughtful, while having integrity which clients can rely on," and an advocate who is “very tenacious, technically knowledgeable, and takes a practical approach" (Chambers 2023).
Roles
Apr 2016–Present
Current role
Partner
Wiley Rein LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil LitigationPrivacy LawSecuritiesSecurities LawLegal InvestigatorWhite Collar CrimeCorporate LawCybercrime
I represent individuals and entities in civil and criminal securities enforcement investigations, litigation, and other white collar criminal matters. With experience as a federal prosecutor, SEC Enforcement attorney, and Inspector General, I also regularly manage sensitive domestic and international internal investigations for our corporate clients. I represent individuals and entities in civil and criminal securities enforcement investigations, litigation, and other white collar criminal matters. With experience as a federal prosecutor, SEC Enforcement attorney, and Inspector General, I also regularly manage sensitive domestic and international internal investigations for our corporate clients.
Aug 2015–Present
Current role
Adjunct Professor
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington | Batimore, District of Columbia
Professor
Nov 2023–Jun 2024
Former role
Acting Inspector General
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
(appointed)District of Columbia
Auditing
Apr 2016–Nov 2023
Former role
Partner
Wiley Rein LLP
Washington | Batimore, District of Columbia
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Privacy LawSecuritiesInvestigationsEnforcementSecurities LawLegal InvestigatorWhite Collar CrimeComplianceCybercrime
Dec 2013–Apr 2016
Former role
Assistant Chief
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), (Securities and Financial Fraud Unit), Fraud Section, Criminal Division
(appointed)District of Columbia
Planning, Policy, StrategyManagement and Program Analysis
Nov 2010–Apr 2016
Former role
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Financial Fraud Unit
(appointed)District of Columbia
Civil LitigationLegal InvestigatorCriminal LawConservative Public Interest Law
Jan 2010–Jan 2013
Former role
Special Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney’s Office
(appointed)Virginia Eastern
Sep 2004–Oct 2010
Former role
Senior Counsel
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
(appointed)District of Columbia
Planning, Policy, StrategyLegal InvestigatorRisk ManagerLegal
Oct 2000–Sep 2004
Former role
Associate
Steptoe and Johnson, LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
Civil LitigationLegal Officers and Practitioners
Litigation Associate
Jan 1999–Jan 2000
Former role
Law Clerk
U.S. District Court
(appointed)District of Columbia
Law ClerkResearchLegal Assistant
Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable John M. Facciola, researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.
Representative matters
Experience
May 2025
Led internal investigations for global telecommunications provider. Obtained declination from DOJ Fraud Section in construction industry-related accounting fraud investigation. Obtained post-Wells Notice declination for executive in SEC accounting fraud investigation. Obtained declination for executive from DOJ Fraud Section in insider trading investigation related to public company acquisition. Obtained post-Wells Notice declination for individual in SEC insider trading investigation related to automotive industry. Representing multiple SEC whistleblowers in complaints alleging Investment Advisers Act fraud and fraud in the municipal bond market. Represented former General Counsel of large marketing firm in DOJ Consumer Protection Branch criminal matter. Obtained declination for financial services industry employees in SEC insider trading investigation. Represented large infrastructure products manufacturer in DOJ Antitrust Division investigation. Represented multiple executives in consumer products related criminal investigations by DOJ Consumer Protection Branch and DOJ Fraud Section. Represented bitcoin-based trading platform in SEC/CFTC suits and related DOJ forfeiture action. Represented individuals in SEC GameStop Corporation investigation. Represented United States Senator in insider trading investigations by DOJ, SEC, and Senate Ethics Committee. Represented individuals in DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations involving Latin American entities. Represented executive in insider trading investigation by New York Attorney General’s Office. Representing physician in DOJ and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General health care fraud and off label marketing investigation. Defending executive in DOJ and SEC pharmaceuticals industry insider trading investigation. Advising cryptocurrency-based securities and commodities trading platforms on Anti-Money Laundering “Know Your Customer” rules. Represented executive of large contracting firm in union embezzlement prosecution. Defended Political Action Committee (PAC) founder in Southern District of New York criminal investigation. Defended CFO of large government contractor in DOJ, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Postal Service criminal investigation. Routinely investigated and prosecuted cases at DOJ and SEC involving securities fraud, bribery and public corruption, accounting fraud, benchmark rate fixing, insider trading, bank fraud, procurement fraud, compliance with grant rules and regulations, the FCPA, and money laundering. Coordinated national and international fraud investigations and prosecutions with domestic and international regulators, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and various Inspectors General.
Recognition
Honors
America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Chambers USA
January 2024
Listed by Chambers USA as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (2019-2024)
Securities Editorial Advisory Board
Law360
January 2020
Named to Law360's Securities Editorial Advisory Board (2018, 2019, 2020)
White Collar Advisory Board
Law360
January 2020
Named to Law360's White Collar Advisory Board (2020)
Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense
The Legal 500 US
January 2024
Recognized in The Legal 500 US in Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense (2020-2024)
Super Lawyers for Criminal Defense: White Collar
Super Lawyers magazine
DC | May 2025
Named one of DC's "Super Lawyers" for Criminal Defense: White Collar by Super Lawyers magazine (2020, 2022-2024)
Washington’s Top Lawyers
Washingtonian magazine
January 2024
Named one of “Washington’s Top Lawyers” by Washingtonian magazine (2024)
Publications & speeches
What the FCPA Criminal Enforcement Pause Means for Companies
Wiley.law
February 2025
Late on February 10, President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to “pause” new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days while the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) refocuses criminal enforcement of the statute.
President Trump’s Crypto Czar Outlines Federal Government’s New Approach to Digital Assets
Wiley.law
February 2025
On February 4, President Trump’s Crypto Czar, David Sacks, held a press conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the new Administration’s plans for cryptocurrency regulation.
U.S. Leadership in Crypto, Digital Assets, and Blockchain Technology Among Trump’s Week 1 Executive Orders
Wiley.law
January 2025
After years of regulatory uncertainty, the highly anticipated federal government changes in support of digital assets are beginning to take shape under President Trump.
2024 DOJ Fraud Section year in review
Reuters
January 2025
January 17, 2025 - On Jan. 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division's Fraud Section released its annual Year in Review for 2024 (2024 Report). Although larger than many U.S. Attorneys' offices, the Fraud Section prosecutes only white collar crimes.
Fifth Circuit Overturns SEC Approval of Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rules
Wiley.law
December 2024
On December 11, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in a lengthy opinion, vacated the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of Nasdaq’s board diversity rules in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC.
From DOJ to Private Practice with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz
Parallel Proceedings Podcast — Podcast
April 2025
LinkBasics of SEC Enforcement Investigations
SCCE & HCCA — Webinar
April 2025
Link