Vivek Kothari Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

• Experienced business-minded strategic adviser providing advice to internet technology companies, Fortune 500 companies, and state and city governments in complex civil litigation including class actions, commercial disputes, privacy, securities actions, defamation, and other forms of litigation and pre-dispute resolution.• Advised senior executives and in-house counsel regarding all aspects of litigation matters including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation• First-chaired trials, hearings, and arbitrations, managed fact discovery, identified and prepared witnesses for deposition and trial, took and defended fact and expert witness depositions, managed litigation budgets, drafted pleadings and dispositive motions, and developed litigation strategy.• Represented Governor Kate Brown, Oregon Department of Human Services, and other State Defendants in class action litigation related to Oregon’s foster care system. • Represented Oregon Health Authority in $100 million Medicaid reimbursement rates case.• Obtained summary judgment for pro bono client in Fair Labor Standards Act case.• Cofounded Oregon Clemency Project to create a more equitable and robust clemency process in Oregon.

Atlanta, Ga

• Prosecuted and investigated public corruption, cyber-crimes, fraud, trans-national organized crime, officer involved shootings, drug conspiracies, money laundering, and violent crimes.• Lead attorney in federal jury trials; examined and cross-examined witnesses; advocated at opening statements, closing arguments, and sentencing hearings.• Led investigative teams from law enforcement agencies including FBI, DEA, DHS, and IRS to develop evidence and strategy. • Participated in community engagement events like the National Night Out, community meetings, and other outreach efforts.• Drafted Eleventh Circuit briefs, motions in limine, and responses to pre-trial motions. Representative Cases: Prosecuted public corruption by prison guards smuggling contraband into prison facilities. United States v. Fluellen et. al., N.D.Ga., Atlanta Division, Case No. 3:16-cr-03-TCB-RGV.Prosecuted cyber-criminals who hacked into Apple accounts of professional athletes and musicians. United States v. Ford, N.D.Ga., Atlanta Division, Case No. 1:18-cr-133-TCB-CMS.Prosecuted an individual who shot at and hit federal law enforcement officials. United States v. Robinson, D.Sc., Columbia Division, 5:14-cr-809-JMC.Prosecuted PCP manufacturers whose lab exploded. United States v. Warnock et. al., N.D.Ga., Atlanta Division, 1:14-cr-15-AT-RGV.Prosecuted a police officer who used his law enforcement position and his patrol car to intercept and steal drugs and money. United States v. Hubbard et. al., N.D.Ga., Atlanta Division, 1:16-cr-00151-LMM-JFK.

• Managed Virginia’s $8 million programmatic budget for President Obama's reelection campaign in Virginia.• Negotiated and prepared agreements with vendors• Provided strategic input to State Director regarding allocating funds.

• Developed Virginia specific persuasion message on health care, economy, and defense related issues. Drafted pamphlets and persuasive talking points for field staff.• Analyzed, monitored, and fact-checked all television ads to provide responsive talking points for Communications Director to use in responding to allegations.• Managed a group of twenty policy fellows who performed research remotely.

Washington Dc

• Represented and advised clients in complex civil and intellectual property litigation, government and internal investigations, and criminal litigation.• Represented multi-national corporation in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation. • Briefed and successfully argued pro bono appeal of attempted manslaughter conviction before Maryland Court of Special Appeals, winning a new trial.• Conducted fact investigation for client under investigation for tax fraud. Interviewed employees and supervised document collection and production.• Negotiated successful resolution with DOJ (no charges filed) for executive under investigation for procurement fraud.• Conducted internal investigation for corporation in securities fraud investigation by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”).

New York, New York

Analyzed, researched, and drafted opinions regarding several areas of law including securities fraud, bankruptcy, and Section 1983 claims; Drafted orders and opinions ruling on alleged violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5, including allegations of securities fraud brought against Moody’s Corp. for its role in the subprime mortgage crisis.

• Advised Congressman Honda with respect to technology, education, and defense issues; drafted and monitored legislation related to those issues; drafted policy memos, briefs, and speeches.• Drafted “Student Privacy Protection Act” (H.R. 551) requiring parental consent before the armed services could contact minor students.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Designed and developed testing program for Mars Rover using ASPEN and CASPER scheduling technologies.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Prosecution Clinic Cyberlaw Clinic

Jd, Law

Attended University of Texas for first year of law school; Received Dean’s Achievement Award for highest grade in Criminal Law.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Computer Science

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Public Policy And American Institutions