Mayer Brown’s Post

Ken Wainstein has joined Mayer Brown in Washington DC as leader of our Global Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice and member of our National Security and Congressional Investigations practices. Ken has served in senior roles across both Republican and Democratic administrations, including US Attorney for the District of Columbia, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor, and most recently Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. Prior to his recent government service, Ken worked in private practice for more than 13 years. At Mayer Brown, Ken’s practice will focus on assisting clients with their most significant criminal and civil enforcement proceedings, corporate internal investigations, and congressional inquiries. His experience spans the full spectrum from complex white-collar matters to those involving export controls, sanctions, foreign direct investment, and other national security enforcement issues. Having previously led numerous high-profile independent investigations and sensitive internal reviews for corporate boards, Ken’s practice will also include internal investigations and compliance work, and the counseling and representation of clients who are facing significant legal and regulatory challenges. In addition to his new role at Mayer Brown, Ken recently rejoined the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense as a Commissioner. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7DcvFw4 #WhiteCollarDefense #NationalSecurity #CongressionalInvestigations