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Desi Hamilton’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense, complex government enforcement actions, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, and internal corporate reviews. Desi represents corporations, as well as their officers, directors and employees, in connection with a variety of investigations conducted by federal and state law enforcement agencies. She has experience advising on cross-border investigations and compliance reviews, including matters in the United States, Brazil, China, Japan, India, Switzerland, and Russia.
Prior to joining King & Spalding, Desi was an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, D.C.
During law school, Desi served as an editor of the American University Law Review and the President of the Moot Court Honor Society.
Desi is a native Russian and Bulgarian speaker.
J.D., American University Washington College of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
B.A. International Relations, George Washington University, cum laude with departmental distinction
Colorado
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Women's White Collar Defense Association
Bulgarian
Russian
January 25, 2024
Leprino Foods Company’s $2 Billion Trial Win is Upheld by Colorado Appellate Panel
Contributed to the defense of a large food manufacturing company and its majority shareholders against claims of breach of fiduciary duty and oppression brought by the minority shareholders. The plaintiffs' lawsuit sought to dissolve the company and $2 billion in damages. After a two week trial, the jury returned a full defense verdict. The judgment was affirmed on appeal.
Represented a communications company and an advertising company and its executives in investigations conducted by the DOJ and SEC into alleged FCPA violations by foreign subsidiaries.
Represented Russia’s largest telecommunications company in connection with its DOJ-appointed compliance monitor.
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August 8, 2024
DOJ Announces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
January 24, 2024
General Counsel’s Decision Tree for Internal Investigations for the Energy Industry
December 13, 2023
General Counsel’s Decision Tree for Internal Investigations for the Financial Services Industry
January 25, 2024
Leprino Foods Company’s $2 Billion Trial Win is Upheld by Colorado Appellate Panel
Contributed to the defense of a large food manufacturing company and its majority shareholders against claims of breach of fiduciary duty and oppression brought by the minority shareholders. The plaintiffs' lawsuit sought to dissolve the company and $2 billion in damages. After a two week trial, the jury returned a full defense verdict. The judgment was affirmed on appeal.
Represented a communications company and an advertising company and its executives in investigations conducted by the DOJ and SEC into alleged FCPA violations by foreign subsidiaries.
Represented Russia’s largest telecommunications company in connection with its DOJ-appointed compliance monitor.
See more
August 8, 2024
DOJ Announces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
January 24, 2024
General Counsel’s Decision Tree for Internal Investigations for the Energy Industry
December 13, 2023
General Counsel’s Decision Tree for Internal Investigations for the Financial Services Industry
January 25, 2024
Leprino Foods Company’s $2 Billion Trial Win is Upheld by Colorado Appellate Panel
J.D., American University Washington College of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
B.A. International Relations, George Washington University, cum laude with departmental distinction
Colorado
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Women's White Collar Defense Association
Bulgarian
Russian