Charles Duross
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : FCPA
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About
Provided by Charles Duross
Practice Areas
FCPA
Career
Charles “Chuck” Duross serves as global co-chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Practice Group and is a co-leader of its FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption practice.
With more than twenty-three years of experience principally focused on white collar cases, Chuck’s practice has an emphasis on complex white collar criminal matters, including internal corporate investigations, representing special committees, compliance counseling, due diligence regarding third parties and business transactions, and defense of clients before government enforcement agencies and multilateral investment banks. Chuck has handled cases and overseen investigations in dozens of countries.
As a veteran trial attorney, Chuck has a proven track record in the courtroom in high-profile, high-stakes trials. Dubbed “Mr. FCPA” in The Washington Post, Chuck is routinely recognized in various rankings and publications as a leading attorney in white collar criminal defense, with a particular specialty in FCPA and foreign corruption cases.
Personal
J.D., University of Michigan Law School; B.A., University of Michigan
Chambers Review
Global
Charles Duross is co-leader of Morrison Foerster's FCPA and global anticorruption practice. He draws widespread acclaim for his sophisticated handling of a broad range of FCPA-related issues, including DOJ and SEC investigations, export sanctions and compliance monitoring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chuck has good relationship with the regulatory bodies, meaning he is able to provide really good practical advice. He knows the law really well but also how to work with the government."
"Chuck is very proficient with a lot of credibility."
"He is really trustworthy, hard-working and always available."
"Chuck has good relationship with the regulatory bodies, meaning he is able to provide really good practical advice. He knows the law really well but also how to work with the government."
"Chuck is very proficient with a lot of credibility."
"He is really trustworthy, hard-working and always available."