Samir Kaushik represents U.S. and foreign companies in government and internal investigations and white collar civil and criminal matters, with a concentration on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and securities law issues. Global Investigations Review named Samir on its "40 Under 40" list of the world's most accomplished investigators and Chambers USA recognized Samir as a leading White Collar & Government Investigations lawyer in Texas.
He has successfully represented clients in Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement actions related to FCPA, securities fraud, accounting fraud, currency manipulation, financial fraud, and anti-money laundering (AML) matters. He has helped achieve non-public DOJ and SEC declinations for clients and advised clients on compliance with government resolutions and monitorships. He also has conducted fraud and corruption-related cross-border investigations in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South America. His matters have covered issues in 20 countries on 5 continents.
Clients also turn to Samir for advice on related compliance issues. He has developed and implemented effective compliance and ethics programs, counseled on data privacy, data transfer, and privilege issues and has advised on compliance-related matters in cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He frequently speaks and writes on these topics. He served on the Law360 Compliance Advisory Board and has co-led the Firm's FCPA Year In Review since 2015.
In 2015, Samir was selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Program. Samir is the hiring partner for the Firm's Dallas Office.
Experience
Additional Publications
- March 2023
Impact of DOJ Criminal Division Corporate Enforcement Pronouncements on FCPA Enforcement, 38th Annual ABA White Collar Crime National Institute - September 2021
FCPA Enforcement Against Non-U.S. Companies, 36th Annual ABA White Collar Crime National Institute - March 2019
FCPA Self-Disclosure Marches on in Year II of Trump Administration, Corporate Counsel Business Journal
Additional Speaking Engagements
- October 2023
SCCE Regional Conference: Corporate Governance and the Responsibility of Compliance & Risk Professionals - October 2023
External and Internal Investigations - Effective Strategies and Current Trends, CLE - June 2023
SCCE Regional Conference: Compliance Program Lessons from Recent Enforcement Actions - February 2023
Collecting and Reviewing Mobile Devices During a Corporate Internal Investigation CLE - January 2023
ACI FCPA Conference: How Industry is Re-Evaluating and Upgrading Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management: The Newest Best Practices and Lessons Learned - November 2022
FCPA, Cross-Border Investigations, and Corporate Compliance Updates CLE - October 2022
Current Developments in Corporate Compliance, SMU Corporate Counsel Symposium - August 2022
FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance Training - July 2021
Internal Audit Global Investigations - July 2021
Cross-Border Internal Investigations - February 2018
Why Effective Compliance Programs Matter, SMU Certificate Program in Ethics and Compliance - May 2017
Ethical and Practical Issues in Internal Investigations - August 2016
Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Training - February 16-17, 2015
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Compliance Training - July 16, 2014
Lawyers of Color Hot List Awards Reception - August 29, 2013
Business Beyond Borders: Protecting Your Companies from FCPA Violations in High-Risk Markets - August 2, 2013
The FCPA, Summary of Recent Developments & Impact on the M&A Environment - January 26, 2012
Securities Fraud Class Action Trends and Rule 10b-5 Actions - December 20, 2011
Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 Securities Fraud Actions
"His zealous and effective advocacy for his clients demonstrates abilities and wisdom well beyond his years."Global Investigations Review
- Washington University in St. Louis (J.D. cum laude 2008; Editorial Board, Washington University Law Review; Judge Samuel M. Breckinridge Appellate Advocacy Prize; Winner, Wiley B. Rutledge Moot Court; Winner, D.M. Harish International Moot Court; Honor Scholar Award); Yale University (B.A. 2003)
- Texas and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Chambers USA, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (2021-2022) (clients say Samir is a "terrific lawyer who is thoughtful and measured in his approach")
Who's Who Legal: Investigations — Future Leaders (2023-2024)
Law360, Editorial Advisory Boards: White Collar (2023) and Compliance (2019)
Member of the Global Investigations Team of the Year, American Lawyer (2016)
- Judicial Extern to Chief Judge Carol E. Jackson, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (Spring 2007)