Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advises major bank and non-bank clients on significant matters before regulatory bodies such as the New York State Department of Financial Services, the Federal Reserve, the OCC, U.S. Department of Justice, FinCEN, CFTC, SEC, and CFPB. The practice combines expertise in state and federal banking regulations with a strong focus on regulatory enforcement and investigations. The team is led by Stephanie Brooker and Kendall Day both of whom have extensive experience in handling multi-agency, criminal AML investigations and enforcement actions brought by regulatory bodies, including the DOJ, SEC, and Federal Reserve Board. Brooker, a former Director of the Enforcement Division at FinCEN and federal prosecutor, specializes in anti-money laundering, sanctions, and crypto-related matters, and co-chairs the firm’s global white collar and financial institutions & AML practices. Day also brings significant expertise in criminal AML investigations, having been involved in high-profile matters such as the Binance virtual currency case. Adam Smith specializes in international trade and the FCPA, while Jeffrey Steiner focuses on blockchain and digital assets regulations, as well as derivatives matters under Dodd-Frank and the CFTC.
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Key clients
- Binance Holdings Limited
- National Association of Private Fund Managers; Alternative Investment Management Association Ltd.; American Investment Council; Loan Syndications and Trading Association; Managed Funds Association; National Venture Capital Association
- Shapeshift AG
- Coinbase
Lawyers
Practice head
Stephanie Brooker; Kendall Day
Other key lawyers
Adam Smith; Jeffrey Steiner