Brian's law enforcement and audit experience give him a unique perspective on government enforcement actions and internal investigations.
Brian is a member of the firm's White Collar + Government Investigations practice, representing clients facing regulatory enforcement and litigation brought by the government and handling sophisticated internal investigations. He has represented clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and financial services industries, and offers particular experience handling complex enforcement actions brought by federal and state regulators. Brian is well-versed in the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations, and various states' lending laws. Brian also advises individuals and companies on federal, state, and local campaign finance laws and regulations.
Brian's professional experience allows him to bring a unique perspective to his clients' matters. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was a law clerk for the Honorable Joel Slomsky of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He was also a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he conducted investigations of public corruption involving state and local government officials, and assisted the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in the prosecution of numerous fraud and corruption cases. In addition, Brian is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive status) and he previously worked as a financial statement auditor for an international accounting firm.
Brian also maintains an active pro bono practice, including representing refugees and asylum seekers in matters involving the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Articles + Publications
01.10.24
Securities Investigations and Enforcement Newsletter — January 2024
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10.12.23
Securities Investigations and Enforcement Newsletter — October 2023
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07.20.23
Securities Investigations and Enforcement Newsletter - July 2023
Troutman Pepper Financial Services
06.27.23
SEC Continues to Focus on SPAC Market
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06.27.23
SEC Continues to Focus on SPAC Market
Articles + Publications
06.21.23
Does the Government Retain Control of False Claims Act Cases?