Michael A. DeBernardis is a partner in the Washington office of Hughes Hubbard & Reed and a member of the firm’s Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Defense practice groups. Michael represents corporate and individual clients in criminal, civil and administrative enforcement matters, including matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and securities and accounting fraud.

Michael has substantial experience conducting internal investigations and due diligence efforts around the globe, including in connection with U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and multilateral development bank inquiries. Michael assists American, European and Asian clients in designing, evaluating, administering and maintaining anti-corruption, integrity compliance and corporate governance programs. Michael also represents clients in complex litigation and international arbitration matters.