Stacey Luck

Senior Investigations & Regulatory Counsel Internal & Employ

LocationFairfaxVirginia, United States
Current roleAssociate Counsel; Acting General Counsel (detail)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Inspector General, Office of General Counsel · since May 2018
Government service22yrsFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) · U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) · Fauquier Commonwealth Attorney's Office

About

I am a senior attorney with deep experience handling sensitive internal investigations, regulatory response, and enforcement matters in complex environments. Organizations bring me in when they need someone who can quickly assess complex issues, take ownership, and drive them to resolution.

My background spans government and private practice, where I have personally led high-stakes investigations, advised senior leadership, and partnered closely with compliance, HR, audit, and executive teams to stabilize risk and resolve matters efficiently. I am known for sound judgment, discretion, and a pragmatic approach that keeps matters moving forward without unnecessary disruption.

Focused on roles where experience, execution, and trust matter — and where I can serve as a steady, reliable partner to leadership on difficult issues.

Roles

May 2018–Present
Current role

Associate Counsel; Acting General Counsel (detail)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Inspector General, Office of General Counsel

(appointed)Virginia

OH&S, Risk ManagementEmploymentFederal GovernmentContract NegotiatorHR, Training and Organisational DevelopmentBudget ManagerComplianceEducation and TrainingManagementProjects, Programs and AdvisorsCriminal InvestigationE-Discovery Professional
  • Led and personally handled complex investigations involving senior officials, regulatory compliance, ethics, and misconduct allegations across sensitive matters with high reputational and institutional risk.

  • Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on investigative strategy, regulatory exposure, and risk mitigation.

  • Managed end-to-end investigative workflows, including intake, fact development, witness interviews, and findings memoranda.

  • Partnered closely with compliance, HR, audit, and senior management to resolve matters efficiently and implement corrective actions.

  • Stepped into Acting General Counsel role to ensure continuity, stability, and sound judgment during leadership transitions.

Feb 2011–May 2018
Former role

Deputy Chief; Special Counsel

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section

(appointed)District of Columbia

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)ResearchContract NegotiatorBudget ManagerRisk ManagerEducation and TrainingLitigation Support SpecialistManagementCriminal InvestigationE-Discovery Professional
  • Investigated and prosecuted complex criminal and civil matters involving fraud, misconduct, and regulatory violations.

  • Led sensitive fact-finding efforts, coordinated with federal agencies, and advised senior DOJ leadership on enforcement strategy.

  • Drafted and reviewed charging documents, investigative reports, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Managed high-stakes matters requiring discretion, credibility with regulators, and clear decision-making under pressure.

Jan 2010–Feb 2011
Former role

Chief of Staff

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Deputy Attorney General (on detail from the Fraud Section)

(appointed)District of Columbia

Federal GovernmentResearchPlanning, Policy, StrategyPublic AffairsBudget ManagerRisk ManagerManagement
  • Advised senior DOJ leadership on complex legal, investigative, and policy matters with national significance.

  • Coordinated across DOJ components to manage sensitive issues, enforcement priorities, and risk exposure.

  • Served as a key problem-solver on urgent matters requiring rapid analysis and clear recommendations.

Feb 2006–Feb 2011
Former role

Senior Trial Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Fraud Section, FCPA Unit

(appointed)District of Columbia

OH&S, Risk ManagementForeign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Public PolicyEducation and TrainingProsecutorCriminal InvestigationE-Discovery Professional
  • Lead prosecutor on a multitude of significant and complex international financial crimes investigations, involving securities fraud, mail and wire fraud, anti-money laundering (AML), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), procurement fraud, healthcare fraud, commodities fraud, and identity theft.

  • Managed all aspects of litigation including extensive e-discovery, lengthy pleadings, and negotiation processes.

  • Successfully tried cases to verdict in federal court and resolved numerous matters through settlements, including Deferred Prosecution Agreements, Non-Prosecution Agreements, and guilty pleas.

  • Selected and oversaw multiple Independent Compliance Monitors.

Oct 2004–Jan 2006
Former role

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney

Fauquier Commonwealth Attorney's Office

(appointed)Virginia

AttorneyResearchGovernmentCriminal LawCriminal Investigation

Tried cases in Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (including narcotics, healthcare fraud, identity theft, and violent crimes).

Sep 2000–Oct 2004
Former role

Litigation Associate

Vinson & Elkins

Washington DC, District of Columbia

OH&S, Risk ManagementForeign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Contract NegotiatorGovernmentContract AttorneyCriminal InvestigationE-Discovery Professional
  • Represented a large government defense contractor during a complex international fraud investigation.

  • Contributed to the preparation of compliance manuals, personnel handbooks, and training materials for cross-functional corporate teams.

  • Prepared company representatives for testimony before Congress.

  • Assisted in representing a U.S. energy firm in an international arbitration in Brazil, achieving an $80 million award in favor of the client.

  • Served as lead counsel on various commercial disputes, including construction contract negotiations, breach-of-contract claims, healthcare claims and appeals, and property tax appeals.