Aleesha Fowler
Biography
Aleesha Fowler is a Partner in the Washington, DC office. She represents domestic and international corporate clients on a range of litigation and compliance matters, including, but not limited to, criminal and civil investigations brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Aleesha also regularly advises clients on white collar criminal matters, and has significant experience in handling investigations that raise issues under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.S. False Claims Act.
Aleesha’s pro bono practice is focused on providing legal advice and representation to underrepresented populations seeking legal remedies for civil rights violations.
Practice Focus
Aleesha focuses her practice on corporate compliance and investigations, white collar criminal defense, and complex commercial litigation. She regularly advises individuals and international companies on issues related to anti-corruption and fraud, and routinely assists companies in implementing compliance programs that align with applicable regulatory standards.
Aleesha also has experience in advising multinational clients on supply chain compliance, and is an editor of the firm's Global Supply Chain Compliance Blog. She often writes and speaks on matters relating to supply chain due diligence, ESG disclosure obligations, and the risks to supply chains posed by third party business partners.
Representative Legal Matters
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Leading an internal investigation for a global engineering manufacturer on a matter alleging bribery payments paid to foreign government officials in high-risk jurisdictions.
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Representing a global pharmaceutical company in a SEC enforcement action related to alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Advising a global engineering manufacturer on implementing U.S. compliance best practices and enhancing its existing compliance program.
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Successfully defended a global engineering company in suspension and debarment proceedings before the U.S. Department of Defense and advised the company on procurement best practices when pursuing U.S. federal government contracts.
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Successfully defended an individual defendant in a federal litigation before the Eastern District of New York that raised allegations of money laundering, wire fraud, and honest services fraud.
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Represented a global pharmaceutical company in a multijurisdictional litigation involving allegations of off-label promotion and violations of internal company policy.
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Assisted a multinational construction company in its efforts to redesign and implement a compliance program that aligns with DOJ guidance and applicable regulatory standards.
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Conducted a global, internal assessment of a multinational retail company’s ESG program and advised the company on supply chain risks and compliance.
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Conducted an internal investigation on behalf of a global energy supply company arising from whistleblower allegations of improper payments made in Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela.
Professional Honors
- Short-Listed, Rising Star (Litigation), Women in Business Law Awards, 2024
- Named, Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers, 2019
Admissions
- District of Columbia~United States (2021)
- New York~United States (2015)
Education
- Cornell Law School (JD, Honors Fellow, Dean's List, Black Law Students Association (President)) (2014)
- University of Virginia (BA, American Government, Distinguished Majors Graduate) (2009)
Languages
- English
Previous Offices
- New York