Responsible for establishing and maintaining a Global security program that ensures that people, property and assets are adequately protected and the Firm’s security program complies with local laws and regulations. Proactively works with senior management at various offices worldwide to implement security practices that meet defined policies and standards. Chief point of contact for for physical security, business continuity, crisis management, investigations, fraud and travel security to high risk regions. Coordinates crisis management response and assists Information Security team with cyber crime matters. Liaise with international law enforcement authorities in various countries in which the Firm operates and works closely with peers at other international law firms on related security threats. Directly responsible for mitigating security risks in all its forms and oversees the Firm’s enterprise wide access control systems.

Working with senior management, directs the development of an effective global strategy for 16 locations worldwide to assess and mitigate strategic and operational security related risks, manage crises and incidents, maintain continuity of business operations, and safeguard the organization. Directs global staff, other Company resources, and external resources in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes, practices, policies, and training throughout the organization to mitigate risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal, and reputational risk. Researches and deploys state-of-the-art technology solutions such as CCURE 9000 and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the organization’s assets. Develops and maintains working relationships with law enforcement, intelligence, international security agencies, and private sector counterparts worldwide.

Provide leadership to a team of nine Financial Crimes Investigators located throughout the Eastern United States who investigate fraud, ethics violations and suspicious transactions that may relate to money laundering, or corruption. Ensures team complies with all federal regulations in investigating potential suspicious activity, preparing, & approving SARs for FinCen. Oversee and evaluate fraud and security training activities. Coordinate physical security needs and partners with all internal business partners including Human Resources. Successfully conducted investigation and physical security due diligence in support of the 2008 Key Bank / Union State Bank merger and acquisition activity resulting in a significant cost reduction to bank. Team was credited in 2009 with the mitigating financial exposure of $2.2 million in avoidance and recoveries. Manage investigations team’s operational budget..

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement