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5

Band 5

FCPA

USA - Nationwide

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Provided by Ruti Smithline

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Ruti Smithline serves as co-chair of the firm’s Latin America Desk, in addition to being a member of Morrison Foerster’s FCPA + Global Anti-Corruption group and a former co-chair of the Investigations + White Collar Defense group. Her practice focuses on complex litigation, with an emphasis on white collar criminal defense, SEC enforcement, and corporate internal investigations.

Ruti regularly advises clients on cross-border investigations, global compliance programs and anti-corruption due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. Ruti has represented individual and corporate defendants in cross-border criminal investigations, SEC enforcement matters, and other regulatory proceedings, including matters related to trade sanctions and anti-money laundering. She has experience conducting corporate internal investigations both domestically and internationally, often advising clients on remedial measures responsive to the issues investigated.

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J.D., The George Washington University Law School; B.A., Cornell University

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

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Ruti Smithline is routinely retained as counsel on both internal and external investigations. She offers particular expertise in handling proceedings involving South America.

FCPA - USA - Nationwide

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Ruti Smithline is cochair of Morrison Foerster's Latin America Desk where she is noted for her significant experience leading both internal and external investigations for clients with operations in Latin America.

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