Doug holds a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University.
Doug is a member of the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania State Bars, United States.
With more than 30 years of experience, Doug focuses on representing clients in a range of internal and regulatory investigations and compliance matters, including matters involving whistleblowers, cybersecurity, crypto, insider trading, fraud, economic sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), anti-corruption and disclosures. Doug previously served as counsel to former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt. Prior to that, Doug served as a staff attorney and then supervisor in the SEC’s division of enforcement.
Doug is skilled at innovative arguments and defense strategies. In 2024, Law360 reported on how the Linklaters team he co-led won rare dual dismissals of DOJ and SEC insider trading cases on behalf of the former CIO of Viataris, the global pharmaceutical company. Doug has been selected as a leading attorney in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business; named as one of Securities Docket’s “Enforcement Elite,” a list of the top-tier securities enforcement defense counsel; and recognized as a “recommended lawyer” for corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense by Legal 500 US. Clients note that he “is involved in cutting-edge issues,” “is a terrific lawyer with a very versatile skill set,” “offers strength in insider trading, financial fraud and FCPA matters, and is particularly adept at handling cross-border investigations” (Chambers USA Securities: Regulation: Enforcement).
Doug's recent experience includes advising:
Previously, Doug was chair of the corporate counsel committee of the Washington D.C. Bar's corporation, finance and securities law Section. He has been an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law, where he taught a course on securities regulation. He has also served as a mentor to students of the Pennsylvania State University, the Dickinson School of Law and the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University. Doug has been an active volunteer on behalf of the Children's National Medical Center, and has regularly participated in the Be Brave & Shave initiative, which provides support, raises awareness and assists a blood and marrow transplantation program.
Doug sits on the SEC Historical Society's Board of Trustees.
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