In a significant move within the legal industry, Gerald Moody has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as a white collar defense and government investigations partner in their Washington office, announced by the firm Tuesday.
Moody previously served as the assistant chief of the Justice Department’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) unit within its criminal division, where he played a pivotal role. He led or supervised over 100 FCPA-related investigations, a fact highlighted by Akin Gump in their announcement.
In his new role, Moody will advise clients on investigations stemming from the Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and various foreign authorities. His addition to the firm is seen as enhancing Akin Gump’s global capabilities in white collar defense, government investigations, international trade, and regulatory and policy practices.
Moody’s extensive experience with the DOJ and his expertise in handling complex FCPA-related cases are expected to bring substantial value to Akin Gump’s clients as they navigate intricate legal and regulatory challenges. For further details, you can read more on Bloomberg Law.