LAWYER PROFILE
Lisa Vicens

Lisa Vicens

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Lisa Vicens’ practice focuses on governmental and internal investigations, white collar defense, and SEC enforcement matters, with a concentration on FCPA and cross-border enforcement and compliance issues. Ms. Vicens has extensive experience representing companies and individuals around the globe, and in particular in Latin America, on anti-corruption matters and on conducting investigations on behalf of public companies and their boards and audit committees. In addition to her investigatory and enforcement matters, she regularly advises on the development and implementation of effective compliance and integrity programs and provides guidance on managing and monitoring developing risks. She also maintains an active litigation practice, representing clients on complex litigation matters arising from allegations of fraud and corruption.

Career

J.D., New York University School of Law (2005); B.S., Georgetown University (2000); M.A., Georgetown University, Latin American Studies (2000).

Professional Memberships

Member, First Department Attorney Grievance Committee, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department

Board Member, Her Justice

Board Member, Office of the Appellate Defender

Member, Vance Committee, Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Counsel

Member, Committee on Civic Education, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Member, New York Bar

Personal

Spanish (Fluent)

Portuguese (Conversational)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Lisa Vicens is a New York-based partner at Cleary Gottlieb. She is recognized for her expert handling of a broad range of FCPA-related matters. She has notable experience working on matters relating to Latin America, aided by her ability to speak Spanish fluently.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Lisa Vicens is noted for her expertise in representing public companies and their boards in internal and governmental investigations. She is adept at handling FCPA matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Lisa is a very active and good lawyer. She is involved in significant cases and is well respected by the government.

    FCPAChambers Guide to the USA
  • Lisa combines sharp intellect with deep expertise across US and Latin American markets. She consistently delivers strategic insights and provides comprehensive, realistic advice in complex situations.

    FCPAChambers Guide to the USA
  • Lisa is a very practical and responsive lawyer. I have lots of confidence in her.

    FCPAChambers Guide to the USA
  • Lisa has deep knowledge and gets into the details in a way that few people do.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Northern

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District of Columbia

New York

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