Ryan Rohlfsen

Ryan Rohlfsen, a former senior federal prosecutor and trial lawyer, represents companies and executives in internal and government-facing investigations, corporate crisis management, and attendant litigation, particularly in cross-border matters that implicate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and related laws.

Ryan’s international experience spans every major market in the world across six continents. He draws on his firsthand knowledge of the prosecutorial mindset and over two decades of experience in advising clients on critical issues, including:

- Corruption (foreign and domestic) and competition

- Fraud (securities/investments, accounting, healthcare)

- Money laundering, sanctions, and export controls

- Data privacy and security

- Whistleblower matters, including those involving counsel seeking bounties

Beyond advising companies and individuals in crisis, Ryan counsels organizations on developing cutting-edge corporate compliance programs. He also helps companies assess, value, and navigate enforcement risks throughout the life cycle of M&A transactions and corporate investments.

A recognized leader in the white collar defense and investigations space, he often writes and speaks on anti-corruption enforcement, FCPA compliance, and global investigations. He is vice chair of the International Bar Association (IBA) Anti-Corruption Committee’s Compliance Subcommittee.

Before joining Latham, Ryan was co-chair of another international law firm’s global anti-corruption and international risk practice. Prior to that, he served as a senior trial attorney with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Fraud Section, where he was part of the DOJ’s specialized FCPA enforcement unit and prosecuted a full spectrum of complex, cutting-edge domestic and cross-border white collar crime and related litigation.