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About
Provided by Lisa Vicens
Practice Areas
Lisa Vicens’ practice focuses on governmental and internal investigations, white collar defense, and SEC enforcement matters, with a concentration on FCPA and cross-border enforcement issues. Ms. Vicens has extensive experience representing companies and individuals around the globe, and in particular in Latin America, on anti-corruption matters and on conducting investigations on behalf of public companies and their boards and audit committees. In addition to her investigatory and enforcement matters, she regularly advises on the development and implementation of effective compliance and integrity programs and provides guidance on managing and monitoring risk. She also maintains an active litigation practice, representing clients on complex litigation matters arising from allegations of fraud and corruption.
Career
J.D., New York University School of Law (2005); B.S., Georgetown University (2000); M.A., Georgetown University, Latin American Studies (2000).
Professional Memberships
Member, First Department Attorney Grievance Committee, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department
Board Member, Her Justice
Board Member, Office of the Appellate Defender
Member, Vance Committee, Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Counsel
Member, Committee on Civic Education, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Member, New York Bar
Personal
Spanish (Fluent)
Portuguese (Conversational)
Chambers Review
USA
Lisa Vicens is a New York based partner at Cleary Gottlieb. She is recognized for her expert handling of a broad range of FCPA-related matters. She has notable experience working on matters relating to Latin America, aided by her ability to speak Spanish fluently.
Lisa Vicens is noted for her expertise in representing public companies and their boards in internal and governmental investigations. She is adept at handling FCPA matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lisa had a unique ability to craft the facts of a case into unparalleled advocacy. She is able to analyze, understand and figure out complex factual matrices."
"She is smart, practical and has a great manner with clients and witnesses."
"Lisa always has great insight that adds value to any discussion."
"She is a South American expert in this space."
"Lisa is thorough, practical and has great communication skills."
"Lisa had a unique ability to craft the facts of a case into unparalleled advocacy. She is able to analyze, understand and figure out complex factual matrices."
"She is smart, practical and has a great manner with clients and witnesses."
"Lisa always has great insight that adds value to any discussion."
"She is a South American expert in this space."
"Lisa is thorough, practical and has great communication skills."