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His practice focuses primarily on white-collar criminal litigation and corporate internal investigations, including defending individuals and companies in investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Congress, the Department of the Treasury, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, numerous State Attorneys General and other state regulatory agencies.\n\nIn addition, he has conducted various internal investigations relating to financial fraud and government enforcement, and has helped clients to develop comprehensive compliance and training programs. Recently, his practice has focused on substantive legal areas such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, financial institutions fraud, FinTech and cryptocurrency/virtual asset regulation, U.S. economic sanctions and money laundering, cybersecurity and data privacy regulatory compliance and incident response, drug and medical device enforcement matters (e.g., healthcare fraud, anti-kickback, \"off-label\" promotion, and the False Claims Act), as well as e-discovery management and the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. He has a long history of pro bono work, including significant experience representing disabled Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans in their disability claims process.\nPublications\n\n“Courts Diverge on the Reach of Personal Jurisdiction in FCPA Cases against Foreign Defendants,” Financial Fraud Law Report, Gary Grindler, Russ Ryan and Ehren Halse (April 2013).\n“FCPA Demands Close Eye On Third Parties,” The Compliance Reporter’s ‘Adopting Best Practice In Compliance’, Zachary Harmon and Ehren Halse (September 1, 2010).\n “Recent Trends in FCPA Enforcement: Third-Party Agents,” Bloomberg Law Reports, Zachary Harmon and Ehren Halse (August 1, 2010).\n Partner Co-Recipient of a 2011 Burton Award for Legal Achievement for, “Recent Trends in FCPA Enforcement: Third-Party Agents\", which was published by Bloomberg Law Reports (July 30, 2010).  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Represented a private Medicare and Medicaid provider in criminal and civil investigations by the Tampa U.S. Attorney’s Office, DOJ, DHHS-OIG, qui tam Relators, and States’ Attorneys General into alleged health care and political contributions fraud. Represented multiple drug companies in criminal and civil investigations by the Boston U.S. Attorney’s Offices, DOJ, and DHHS-OIG, as well as internal compliance reviews regarding alleged “off-label” promotion and other allegedly fraudulent sales, marketing and development activities. Represented an individual investigated by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee for Investigations for alleged participation in an off-shore tax shelter.  No charges were pursued against the client. Represented the former General Counsel of a Silicon Valley tech company investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of California and the SEC for involvement in an alleged scheme of stock options backdating.  No charges were pursued against the client. Represented domestic and international banks regarding alleged tax shelter schemes, price-fixing, bribery and competitor collusion (internal compliance reviews and criminal, tax and civil investigations by the SEC, IRS and DOJ). Represented various companies in criminal and civil antitrust investigations led by the DOJ and SEC regarding alleged price-fixing, bid-rigging and market collusion. Seven years of pro bono representation (over 45 clients) of disabled Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans regarding disability benefits claims with every branch of the military and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Representing a leading virtual healthcare technology company concerning domestic and international data security and privacy regulatory compliance. Representing companies in the FinTech industry with respect to economic sanctions compliance, including conducting internal investigations, OFAC subpoena response, and helping to design effective compliance programs. Secured successful declination to prosecute on behalf of a Special Board Committee of an Indonesian-based energy group in an investigation by the DOJ into anticorruption allegations of payments made to foreign government officials. Representing a publicly-traded pharmaceutical client concerning numerous DOJ and State Attorneys General investigations into the company’s past promotion of opioids. 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He engaged regularly with House and Senate committees focused on the judiciary, financial services, intelligence, and healthcare, as well as with House and Senate leadership staff.\nBefore his government service, Matt had over a decade of private practice experience representing clients facing securities enforcement and other tech and white-collar investigations. Matt’s clients include public companies, social media platforms, emerging tech companies, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and financial institutions, as well as corporate officers and other individuals. He previously helped lead the firm’s work for clients in the digital assets space.\nBefore becoming a lawyer, Matt worked as a news reporter covering bonds, structured finance, and other financial markets. 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She is also currently serving as an officer in a number of arbitral organizations, including as Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, past Senior Co-Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association, and a member of ICCA\u0026rsquo;s Governing Board.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamaa is a member of the New York, California, and England \u0026amp; Wales bars. 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FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Future Star\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Benchmark Litigation, 2015\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Burton Award (Excellence in Legal Writing)\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Burton Foundation, 2009\"}{{ FIELD }}Representing Canadian and Lebanese investors in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Armenia, in connection with the expropriation of waste management contracts in the country's capital.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large international organization in an international commercial arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules involving a contractual dispute with an aircraft vendor servicing the international organization in South Sudan.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading China-based conglomerate and its affiliates in an AAA-ICDR arbitration under Delaware law (San Francisco seat) brought by former business partners in relation to a failed U.S.-based online travel agency.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Spanish contractor in a Paris-based ICC arbitration under Greek law involving the upgrade of an oil refinery in Greece.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large Japanese telecommunications company an ICC arbitration under English law with a voice termination services provider involving alleged breaches of an international voice service agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a French disposable consumer products manufacturer in a SIAC arbitration under Indian law against an Indian former joint venture partner in relation to the French company's failed investment in India.{{ FIELD }}Representing a French car maker in a dispute governed by California law against a film production company in relation to the placement of the car's brand and logo in a major motion picture.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Emirati hospitality company against a Mexican construction company in an UNCITRAL arbitration governed by Mexican law and administered by the PCA, in relation to allegations of delay in the construction of a hotel in Mexico.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Hungarian energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the PCA, in relation to allegations of corruption and related efforts to terminate agreements to acquire shares of a large energy company in Croatia.{{ FIELD }}Advising the National Investment Commission of the Government of Liberia in relation to a dispute arising out of a Concession Agreement for the rehabilitation and management of the Freeport of Monrovia.{{ FIELD }}Advising U.S. investors in a potential ICSID arbitration against the Kingdom of Morocco in connection with the expropriation of a waste management contract.{{ FIELD }}Representing a U.S. retailer in a DIFC-LCIA arbitration under Saudi and Yemeni laws involving allegations of unlawful termination of a distribution relationship in Yemen. Representation involves securing favorable interim relief remedies before the DIFC Courts in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian construction company in an UNCITRAL construction arbitration under Saudi law, involving allegations of delay in the performance of a project.{{ FIELD }}Representing Hungary in an ICSID arbitration under the Hungary-Portugal BIT in relation to the bankruptcy of the investor.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Polish chemical manufacturer in a London-based ICC arbitration under New York law relating to the termination of a supply agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Hungarian energy company in an ICSID arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) involving the company's investments in Croatia.{{ FIELD }}Advising an American investor in an ICSID arbitration against the government of Egypt under the U.S.-Egypt bilateral investment treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing a hotel management company in a London-based ICC arbitration under the laws of the United Arab Emirates relating to a hotel in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large international organization in an ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL rules involving allegations of breach of contract by one of its global vendors.{{ FIELD }}Representing a hotel management company in a Paris-based ICC arbitration relating to a hospitality project in Lebanon under the laws of Lebanon.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Malaysian joint venture in a dispute under the LCIA arbitration rules related to the supply of equipment to an offshore oil platform in Qatar.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Djiboutian company in ICDR arbitration proceedings governed by Texas law against a U.S. government contractor for breach of contract for the performance of personnel recruitment and management at a U.S. Navy base in Djibouti.{{ FIELD }}Representing an American aerospace, arms, defense and technology corporation in a dispute with a Western Asian government’s military, involving the manufacture and supply of helicopters.{{ FIELD }}Representing an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company in an ICC dispute against the Armed Forces of a Middle Eastern government, involving the supply of helicopter acoustic warning technology.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large international organization in an international commercial arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL arbitration rules involving a contractual dispute with an aircraft vendor servicing the international organization via helicopter in South Sudan.{{ FIELD }}Advising an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company regarding its obligations and remedies for delivery of aircraft fuselage parts to a European aircraft manufacturer.{{ FIELD }}Acting as Emergency Arbitrator in an AAA/ICDR dispute (New York law, New York seat) between a Swiss electromechanical repair and consulting company operating in the aviation industry, and a US developer of Brain Fingerprinting technology relating to allegations of fraudulent inducement and IP right violations in connection with a partnership agreement between the parties.{{ FIELD }}Samaa Haridi is a civil and common law-trained, trilingual lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing clients from all over the world in international commercial and investment arbitration, under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.\nSamaa has been singled out by clients for being “spectacular”, “outstanding,” “energetic and determined,” a “magnificent lawyer,” and “really, really phenomenal” (Chambers USA). Sources also acknowledge her as being a “first-class arbitration lawyer; one of the best in the region” (Who’s Who Legal) and a “global leader” whose “reputation is sky rocketing” (Who’s Who Legal). She is one of fifteen international arbitration practitioners in North America singled out by Who’s Who Legal as a Global Elite Thought Leader – Arbitration.\nIn addition to her work as counsel, Samaa frequently sits as an arbitrator in international commercial and investment disputes. She is also currently serving as an officer in a number of arbitral organizations, including as Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, past Senior Co-Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association, and a member of ICCA’s Governing Board.\nSamaa is a member of the New York, California, and England \u0026amp; Wales bars. She is fluent in French and Arabic, and conversant in Spanish.\nPublications:\n\n“Force Majeure and Unforeseen Events in the Middle East and North Africa.”  MENA Leading Arbitrators’ Guide to International Arbitration, JURIS (2023)\n“Security for Costs and Claims in International Arbitration.” Provisional and Emergency Measures in International Arbitration, Edward Elgar Publishing (2023)\n “Arbitration as a Key Tool for Businesses in the MENA Region.” African Business (2023)\n“COVID-19 and Energy Disputes.” International Arbitration and the COVID-19 Revolution, Kluwer Law International (2020)\n“Security for Costs and Claim Under the ICC Rules of Arbitration: Rare but Possible.” ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin (2020)\nChapter Publication, “The Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments Among Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC),” World Arbitration Reporter (2019)\nChapter Publication, “Article 26 of the Convention on The Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States,” published in The ICSID Convention, Regulation and Rules – A Practical Commentary, Edward Elgar Publishing (2019)\nChapter Publication “Enforcement of ICSID Awards” published in International Arbitration in the United States, Wolter’s Kluwer (2017)\n“Public Policy: Can the Unruly Horse be Tamed?” The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation, and Dispute Management (2017)\n“Using New York Fora to Enforce Judgments After Motorola Credit Corp. v. Standard Chartered Bank and Daimler AG v. Bauman.” New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2016)\n“Towards Greater Gender and Ethnic Diversity in International Arbitration.” International Arbitration Review of the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (2016)\n“The Public Policy Exception Under the New York Convention: The Unruly Arabian Horse in the Middle East Region.” Transnational Dispute Management (2015)\n“New York Courts Revisit the Balance Between Debtors and Creditors in Enforcement Proceedings.” International Bar Association Arbitration News (2014)\n Partner Global Elite Thought Leader (Arbitration) Who's Who Legal, 2022 International Arbitration (Counsel)  Chambers USA, 2015-2022 International Arbitration Legal 500 US, 2015, 2017-2022 Advocate of the Year  Muslim Bar Association of New York, 2020 Notable Women in Law for professional skills, exemplary leadership skills and impact on the local community Crain’s New York Business, 2019 Thought Leader (Arbitration) Who's Who Legal, 2017-2019 Future Star Benchmark Litigation, 2015 Burton Award (Excellence in Legal Writing) Burton Foundation, 2009 University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne  University of San Diego University of San Diego School of Law University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne  U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York California New York England and Wales Vice President, ICC Court of Arbitration Member, Advisory Council of Africa Arbitration (AA) Member, Arbitral Women Member, New York International Arbitration Club Member, French-American Bar Association (FABA) Former Vice President, LCIA Arab Users' Council Former Co-Editor-in-Chief, ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin Former Editorial Board Member, Kluwer Journal of International Arbitration Panel of Arbitrators, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) Panel of Arbitrators, International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR) Panel of Arbitrators, Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC) Member, ICCA Governing Board Past Senior Co-Chair, Arbitration Committee, International Bar Association Executive Committee Member, Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy (FIAA) Global Steering Committee Member, Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge Advisory Committee Member, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) Vice President of Arbitration Committee, Lagos Court of Arbitration Users Council Member, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Former Member (Egypt), ICC Court of Arbitration Representing Canadian and Lebanese investors in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Armenia, in connection with the expropriation of waste management contracts in the country's capital. Representing a large international organization in an international commercial arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules involving a contractual dispute with an aircraft vendor servicing the international organization in South Sudan. Representing a leading China-based conglomerate and its affiliates in an AAA-ICDR arbitration under Delaware law (San Francisco seat) brought by former business partners in relation to a failed U.S.-based online travel agency. Representing a Spanish contractor in a Paris-based ICC arbitration under Greek law involving the upgrade of an oil refinery in Greece. Representing a large Japanese telecommunications company an ICC arbitration under English law with a voice termination services provider involving alleged breaches of an international voice service agreement. Representing a French disposable consumer products manufacturer in a SIAC arbitration under Indian law against an Indian former joint venture partner in relation to the French company's failed investment in India. Representing a French car maker in a dispute governed by California law against a film production company in relation to the placement of the car's brand and logo in a major motion picture. Representing an Emirati hospitality company against a Mexican construction company in an UNCITRAL arbitration governed by Mexican law and administered by the PCA, in relation to allegations of delay in the construction of a hotel in Mexico. Representing a Hungarian energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the PCA, in relation to allegations of corruption and related efforts to terminate agreements to acquire shares of a large energy company in Croatia. Advising the National Investment Commission of the Government of Liberia in relation to a dispute arising out of a Concession Agreement for the rehabilitation and management of the Freeport of Monrovia. Advising U.S. investors in a potential ICSID arbitration against the Kingdom of Morocco in connection with the expropriation of a waste management contract. Representing a U.S. retailer in a DIFC-LCIA arbitration under Saudi and Yemeni laws involving allegations of unlawful termination of a distribution relationship in Yemen. Representation involves securing favorable interim relief remedies before the DIFC Courts in Dubai. Representing a Canadian construction company in an UNCITRAL construction arbitration under Saudi law, involving allegations of delay in the performance of a project. Representing Hungary in an ICSID arbitration under the Hungary-Portugal BIT in relation to the bankruptcy of the investor. Representing a Polish chemical manufacturer in a London-based ICC arbitration under New York law relating to the termination of a supply agreement. Representing a Hungarian energy company in an ICSID arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) involving the company's investments in Croatia. Advising an American investor in an ICSID arbitration against the government of Egypt under the U.S.-Egypt bilateral investment treaty. Representing a hotel management company in a London-based ICC arbitration under the laws of the United Arab Emirates relating to a hotel in the UAE. Representing a large international organization in an ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL rules involving allegations of breach of contract by one of its global vendors. Representing a hotel management company in a Paris-based ICC arbitration relating to a hospitality project in Lebanon under the laws of Lebanon. Representing a Malaysian joint venture in a dispute under the LCIA arbitration rules related to the supply of equipment to an offshore oil platform in Qatar. Representing a Djiboutian company in ICDR arbitration proceedings governed by Texas law against a U.S. government contractor for breach of contract for the performance of personnel recruitment and management at a U.S. Navy base in Djibouti. Representing an American aerospace, arms, defense and technology corporation in a dispute with a Western Asian government’s military, involving the manufacture and supply of helicopters. Representing an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company in an ICC dispute against the Armed Forces of a Middle Eastern government, involving the supply of helicopter acoustic warning technology. Representing a large international organization in an international commercial arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL arbitration rules involving a contractual dispute with an aircraft vendor servicing the international organization via helicopter in South Sudan. Advising an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company regarding its obligations and remedies for delivery of aircraft fuselage parts to a European aircraft manufacturer. Acting as Emergency Arbitrator in an AAA/ICDR dispute (New York law, New York seat) between a Swiss electromechanical repair and consulting company operating in the aviation industry, and a US developer of Brain Fingerprinting technology relating to allegations of fraudulent inducement and IP right violations in connection with a partnership agreement between the parties.","searchable_name":"Samaa A. 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Reynolds Tobacco Company in numerous Engle progeny personal injury/wrongful death cases pending in Florida.{{ FIELD }}TaCara Harris is a partner in the Atlanta office of King \u0026amp; Spalding and serves as Chair of our Pharmaceutical \u0026amp; Medical Device Litigation practice. Her practice concentrates on representing clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products industries in nationwide product liability litigation. TaCara handles all aspects of large-scale, high-stakes mass tort litigation across the country in state court consolidated proceedings and in multidistrict litigation from early case assessment, through discovery, and on to summary judgment, trial, settlement, and appeal. Having obtained favorable results for clients in eight multi-week, product liability jury trials, TaCara handles each matter with a view toward trial, considering how to communicate effectively to a jury a host of complex scientific, technical, and regulatory issues.  In addition to her litigation practice, TaCara also conducts internal investigations and legal risk assessments, advising clients on liability avoidance and risk mitigation and management strategy.\nAdditionally, TaCara is a zealous advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  She co-chairs King \u0026amp; Spalding's Women’s Health Initiative, African American Affinity Group, and Pipeline, Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion Subcommittee of Diversity Committee.\nTaCara earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School with honors in 2013. While attending law school, TaCara was a law clerk at the Office of the General Counsel of Vanderbilt University, where she assisted the university and medical center with defense of claims, compliance research and policy drafting regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other state and federal laws. \nPrior to law school, TaCara worked as an intern for the Office of the General Counsel of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. She is also committed to pro bono work, including assisting military veterans with meritorious claims seeking benefits and healthcare. \nPublications\n\nReport of the Independent Investigation to the U.S. Soccer Federation Concerning Allegations of Abusive Behavior and Sexual Misconduct in Women’s Professional Soccer (co-authored with Sally Q. 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He is a founding member of the research group Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Law and Society (DRAILS). He plays a key role in the Digital Economy Committee at AmCham EU, representing the interests of U.S. businesses in Europe. A frequent speaker and author on AI, cybersecurity and privacy law, he lectures at UCLouvain and at the Catholic University of Lille (Paris campus). 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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (M.D. Fla.).{{ FIELD }}Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Hildegard Brown v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Escambia).{{ FIELD }}Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Charles G. Wendel v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Miami Dade).{{ FIELD }}Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Hazel Mathis v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Broward).{{ FIELD }}Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Stanley Martin v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Broward).{{ FIELD }}Represented GlaxoSmithKline in a trial in federal court in Chicago in the matter Wendy Dolin v. GlaxoSmithKline (N.D. Illinois 2017).{{ FIELD }}Ursula Henninger is a first-chair trial lawyer specializing in defending product liability and consumer products claims. She has tried cases in numerous state and federal courts throughout the country, most often in recognized \"judicial hellholes.\" Her trials often involve allegations of corporate misconduct leading to claims for significant punitive damages.  A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Ursula represents companies in consumer products including tobacco, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other industries.  A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, she is recognized by her peers for her courtroom performance as well as her standards.\nUrsula represents well-known corporations, including pharmaceutical and tobacco companies, in high-profile consumer and  product liability matters. She has tried over 45 cases in her career and is known for her ability to relate to juries.  In addition, she is frequently asked to lead industry groups related to common litigation themes, trial presentation and interests.\nIn addition to being a first-chair trial attorney, Ursula coordinates defense team efforts, leading case management from the filing of the complaint to trial and through the appeals process. She often serves as lead case management lawyer for actions filed in multiple jurisdictions, and directs pretrial discovery and motion practice for the defense team in numerous cases.  \nUrsula's trial successes are well-recognized.  Ursula received Law 360's MVP Award in 2018 for the category \"Trials\" as well as Law 360's MVP for the category \"Product Liability\" 2019 as well as Courtroom View Network's \"Engle Defense Attorney of the Year\" in 2018.  Ursula is Chambers, Band 2 Litigation: Product Liability; named a U.S. Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation 2017, and has been ranked by Legal 500 US for Litigation: Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense – Consumer Products. Partner U.S. Litigation Star  Benchmark Litigation, 2017 Litigation: Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense – Consumer Products Legal 500 U.S.   Appalachian State University  Wake Forest University Wake Forest University School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina Florida North Carolina Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Reinaldo Ojeda v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Miami Dade). Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Robert Denton v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (M.D. Fla.). Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Hildegard Brown v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Escambia). Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Charles G. Wendel v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Miami Dade). Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Hazel Mathis v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Broward). Represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Engle progeny case, Stanley Martin v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Broward). Represented GlaxoSmithKline in a trial in federal court in Chicago in the matter Wendy Dolin v. GlaxoSmithKline (N.D. Illinois 2017).","searchable_name":"Ursula M. Henninger","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":174,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":442315,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":40,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eTed Hester, senior partner in our Government Advocacy practice, represents organizations being investigated by congressional committees and counsels businesses on crisis management. Quoting\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers USA\u003c/em\u003e, \u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;a deliberate, careful and creative thinker,\u0026rsquo; Ted Hester draws praise for his attention to detail and impressive grasp of the legal, business, political and public relations implications of situations.\u0026rdquo;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTed has represented a wide variety of clients that have received inquiries from Congress, including a number of investigations that have required the preparation and defense of corporate executives testifying before Congressional committees. His clients have included leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, financial institutions, accounting and consulting firms, oil industry and telecommunications companies, sports national governing bodies, automobile manufacturers and a major utility holding company. He gives advice and consultation to clients on working with Congress and government agencies. 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Hester, senior partner in our Government Advocacy practice, represents organizations being investigated by congressional committees and counsels businesses on crisis management. Quoting\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers USA\u003c/em\u003e, \u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;a deliberate, careful and creative thinker,\u0026rsquo; Ted Hester draws praise for his attention to detail and impressive grasp of the legal, business, political and public relations implications of situations.\u0026rdquo;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTed has represented a wide variety of clients that have received inquiries from Congress, including a number of investigations that have required the preparation and defense of corporate executives testifying before Congressional committees. His clients have included leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, financial institutions, accounting and consulting firms, oil industry and telecommunications companies, sports national governing bodies, automobile manufacturers and a major utility holding company. He gives advice and consultation to clients on working with Congress and government agencies. 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House and Senate committees in connection with investigations relating to the interaction of these companies with the FDA in the drug and device approval process, the disclosure by those companies of clinical trial data, their release of product performance data, their marketing practices, including drug pricing issues, off label use, direct-to-consumer advertising, and sampling programs, and their relationships with physicians, professional organizations and academic institutions.{{ FIELD }}Represented three sports national governing bodies in congressional investigations relating to allegations of sexual abuse.{{ FIELD }}Represented a national governing body in a House Oversight Committee investigation of its tax exempt status.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading oil producer in its interaction with Congress relating to its response to a major oil spill at a deep water drilling site.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major utility holding company in an investigation by the House Energy and Commerce Committee of allegations of conflicts of interest between an industry association and an Executive agency.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, regarding international tax matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading telecommunications companies in connection with congressional inquiries regarding the diverse issues of foreign intelligence surveillance and customer service issues.{{ FIELD }}Represented the Georgia Department of Agriculture in a congressional investigation relating to the presence of salmonella in peanut butter.{{ FIELD }}Represented a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer in a House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation relating to the safety of infant formula.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Big Four accounting firm in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of a University’s handling of federal funds.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global consulting firm in connection with an Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigation of executive compensation practices, and a House Financial Services Committee hearing on federal oversight of insurance.{{ FIELD }}Represented a health insurer in a Senate Commerce Committee investigation of out-of-network coverage.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major government contractor in connection with investigations of conflicts of interest at the National Institutes of Health by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.{{ FIELD }}Represented a healthcare products manufacturer in connection with an investigation of active pharmaceutical ingredients imported from China.{{ FIELD }}Represented a beverage manufacturer in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee inquiry relating to chemical or microbiological contamination.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Medicare insurance company in connection with a request for information from the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Aging Committee regarding marketing practices in the Medicare Advantage program.{{ FIELD }}Represented a nationwide retail grocery chain in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation of meat packaging.{{ FIELD }}Represented a medical device manufacturer in investigations relating to the use of its products in V.A. hospitals by both the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees.{{ FIELD }}Represented a property casualty insurance company in connection with a House Financial Services Committee investigation about insurance coverage issues growing out of losses sustained from Hurricane Katrina.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major parcel carrier before the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relating to the shipment of counterfeit or unsafe pharmaceuticals ordered over the internet.{{ FIELD }}Represented Purdue Pharma in connection with five separate congressional hearings 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Olympic bid process.{{ FIELD }}Represented the nation's leading supplier of flu vaccine to healthcare providers in an investigation relating to the distribution of flu vaccine.{{ FIELD }}Ted Hester, senior partner in our Government Advocacy practice, represents organizations being investigated by congressional committees and counsels businesses on crisis management. Quoting Chambers USA, “‘a deliberate, careful and creative thinker,’ Ted Hester draws praise for his attention to detail and impressive grasp of the legal, business, political and public relations implications of situations.”\nTed has represented a wide variety of clients that have received inquiries from Congress, including a number of investigations that have required the preparation and defense of corporate executives testifying before Congressional committees. His clients have included leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, financial institutions, accounting and consulting firms, oil industry and telecommunications companies, sports national governing bodies, automobile manufacturers and a major utility holding company. He gives advice and consultation to clients on working with Congress and government agencies. More broadly, he helps clients prepare for and manage corporate crises, including crisis communications.\nChambers USA describes King \u0026amp; Spalding as “particularly prominent in the field of Congressional Investigations” and “always ‘spot on in its strategic advice.’” Ted has been recognized by Chambers USA as “one of the foremost congressional investigations experts in the market.” Quoting Chambers USA: \"He draws praise for his strategic nous, with clients commenting: \"He is phenomenal. He is fair, reasonable, compassionate, and incredibly pleasant, in addition to being intelligent, strategic and well-versed in the applicable subject matter.”\nTed has been recognized annually by both Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Theodore M Hester Partner University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law Harvard University Harvard Law School District of Columbia Georgia American Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Board of Directors, Ethics Resource Center Board of Directors, Children's National Medical Center State Bar of Georgia (Out-of-State Representative, Board of Governors, 1991-1997 and President, Younger Lawyers Section, 1978-1979) National Association of Bond Lawyers (President, 1989-1990) Representation of Toyota in investigations and hearings by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee relating to allegations of unintended acceleration and recalls of certain vehicles with Takata air bag inflators. Provide advice and counsel with respect to congressional drug pricing investigations to leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and a preeminent industry consultant. Provide advice and counsel to a global electronics manufacturer in connection with congressional interest in safety recalls of its product. Represented numerous pharmaceutical and medical device companies before multiple House and Senate committees in connection with investigations relating to the interaction of these companies with the FDA in the drug and device approval process, the disclosure by those companies of clinical trial data, their release of product performance data, their marketing practices, including drug pricing issues, off label use, direct-to-consumer advertising, and sampling programs, and their relationships with physicians, professional organizations and academic institutions. Represented three sports national governing bodies in congressional investigations relating to allegations of sexual abuse. Represented a national governing body in a House Oversight Committee investigation of its tax exempt status. Represented a leading oil producer in its interaction with Congress relating to its response to a major oil spill at a deep water drilling site. Represented a major utility holding company in an investigation by the House Energy and Commerce Committee of allegations of conflicts of interest between an industry association and an Executive agency. Represented a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, regarding international tax matters. Represented leading telecommunications companies in connection with congressional inquiries regarding the diverse issues of foreign intelligence surveillance and customer service issues. Represented the Georgia Department of Agriculture in a congressional investigation relating to the presence of salmonella in peanut butter. Represented a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer in a House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation relating to the safety of infant formula. Represented a Big Four accounting firm in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of a University’s handling of federal funds. Represented a global consulting firm in connection with an Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigation of executive compensation practices, and a House Financial Services Committee hearing on federal oversight of insurance. Represented a health insurer in a Senate Commerce Committee investigation of out-of-network coverage. Represented a major government contractor in connection with investigations of conflicts of interest at the National Institutes of Health by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. Represented a healthcare products manufacturer in connection with an investigation of active pharmaceutical ingredients imported from China. Represented a beverage manufacturer in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee inquiry relating to chemical or microbiological contamination. Represented a Medicare insurance company in connection with a request for information from the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Aging Committee regarding marketing practices in the Medicare Advantage program. Represented a nationwide retail grocery chain in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation of meat packaging. Represented a medical device manufacturer in investigations relating to the use of its products in V.A. hospitals by both the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees. 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