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About
Provided by Matteson Ellis
Practice Areas
Complex internal investigations, including FCPA/International Anti-Corruption, with focus on the Americas and Multilateral Development Banks. Anti-corruption compliance, legal analysis, third-party due diligence, voluntary disclosures, corruption risk-assessments, U.S. government
resolutions.
Career
Litigation Specialist and Investigator, The World Bank Integrity Vice Presidency; Latinvex's Top-100 Lawyers in Latin America; Global Investigations Review 40 Under 40.
Professional Memberships
Co-Founder and Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus, The School for Ethics and Global Leadership, Washington, DC.
Publications
Author, "The FCPA in Latin America," 2016.
Personal
Spanish and Portuguese fluency; JD, Georgetown Law Center, cum laude, 2004; BA, Dartmouth College, 1997.
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Chambers Review
Global
Experienced practitioner Matteson Ellis is held in the highest esteem for his handling of high-profile FCPA investigations and compliance matters, in addition to internal inquests across Latin America.
Matteson Ellis is a seasoned practitioner, highly admired by the market for his in-depth knowledge and solid activity in Brazil. He boasts remarkable experience in sophisticated compliance matters and complex criminal investigations, especially in connection with FCPA-related matters.
Matteson Ellis leads the Latin America practice at Miller & Chevalier. He gains recognition for his compliance and investigatory expertise in the FCPA space, with a noted focus on Latin America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matteson Ellis delivers a high-level legal service. He is very sophisticated and dedicated, and possesses very good legal judgement."
"Matteson is a highly experienced, considerate and committed lawyer. His eye for detail, methodical approach and pragmatic nature combine to make him an effective and trusted adviser."
"Matteson is a Latin America expert."
"Matteson Ellis delivers a high-level legal service. He is very sophisticated and dedicated, and possesses very good legal judgement."
"Matteson is a highly experienced, considerate and committed lawyer. His eye for detail, methodical approach and pragmatic nature combine to make him an effective and trusted adviser."
"Matteson is a Latin America expert."