Jamila M.Hall

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A former federal prosecutor and Chambers-ranked trial lawyer, Jamila Hall serves as defense and investigative counsel to Fortune 500 companies in often high-stakes, high-profile litigation, investigations, and crisis matters. Jamila has particular experience in assembling and leading multidisciplinary teams in bet-the-company matters providing clients with strategic insight coupled with on-the-ground trial acumen. Jamila also navigates clients through parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings with U.S. and international government agencies.

While an Assistant United States Attorney, Jamila tried numerous multidefendant white collar crime jury trials to verdict and successfully prosecuted dozens of financial fraud cases. She also managed parallel and multi-agency investigations involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Federal Trade Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Jamila is the Atlanta Office diversity partner, a vice chair of the Women's White Collar Defense Association, and has served two terms as the chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Since 2008, Jamila has been a faculty member for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, teaching courses in trial skills, expert witnesses, and negotiations. Jamila is a past president of the Leadership Institute of Women of Color Attorneys and a member of Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2017. She is a trustee for the Woodruff Arts Center and a mayoral appointee on the board of the Piedmont Park Conservancy. Jamila lectures frequently on topics related to white collar crime, trial skills, corporate compliance, and ethics.

Experiencia

  • Financial services company responds to DOJ investigation into its Paycheck Protection Program loan practicesJones Day is representing a financial services company in DOJ investigations related to its administration of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans.
  • Medifast obtains $125 million revolving credit facilityJones Day represented Medifast, Inc., an American nutrition and weight loss company, in connection with a $125 million senior secured revolving credit facility with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent.
  • Global chemical company protects trade secrets, obtains judgment, damages, and attorneys' fees against former employeeJones Day assisted a global chemical company in pursuing claims of trade secret misappropriation and violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act ("CFAA") against a former employee when the company discovered the employee had been systematically downloading decades of its trade secrets and confidential information.
  • Fortune 500 public company assesses its investigation processes and develops enterprise-wide investigations governance structureJones Day is assisting a Fortune 500 public company in a year-long project to assess its investigation processes and develop a new, enterprise-wide investigations governance structure.
  • International airline seeks to recover assets seized by U.S. government in cross-border forfeiture matterJones Day is representing an international airline in a federal criminal investigation and a parallel civil asset forfeiture matter involving the seizure of cross-border assets.
  • Former CEO defends federal criminal investigation involving allegations of potential violations of Anti-Kickback statuteJones Day is representing a former CEO in a federal criminal investigation involving allegations of potential violations of the Anti-Kickback statute.
  • University system conducts internal investigation into allegations of sexual assaultJones Day has been retained by a university system to conduct an independent investigation relating to allegations of sexual assault, as well as to assist the university in its responses to threatened litigation.
  • Foreign investors initiate civil and criminal actions following multimillion embezzlement schemeJones Day represents a group of foreign investors who were victims of a multimillion embezzlement scheme orchestrated by their investment manager.
  • International pharmaceutical company builds anti-corruption compliance programJones Day has been retained by an international pharmaceutical company to conduct anti-corruption and anti-bribery risk assessments for over 35 countries.
  • Global retailer conducts internal investigation of alleged employee kickback scheme in its Asia operationsOn behalf of a global, publicly-traded retailer, Jones Day conducted an internal investigation of an alleged employee kickback scheme in the company’s Asia operations.
  • Multinational corporation conducts internal investigation of Asia operationsOn behalf of a publicly traded multinational corporation, Jones Day conducted a targeted investigation of alleged misconduct and potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) in China, Vietnam, and Singapore.
  • Global retailer seeks advice on anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance policies and proceduresOn behalf of a global, publicly-traded retailer, Jones Day conducted a review of the company’s anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies and procedures, to include the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and the U.K. Bribery Act.
  • Former CFO of multinational corporation defends DOJ and SEC investigation involving allegations of potential FCPA violationsJones Day represents the former chief financial officer of a multinational corporation in a Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigation involving allegations of potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
  • CEO of information technology company resolves SEC investigationJones Day represented the former CEO of an information technology company in a settlement to resolve allegations related to an SEC investigation of the company's financial disclosure.
  • Former Atlanta School Superintendent Beverly Hall defends allegations of cheating on standardized testsJones Day represented former Atlanta School Superintendent Beverly Hall in connection with allegations of cheating on standardized tests by school system personnel.
  • Multinational corporation conducts pre-acquisition due diligence of target company subject to federal grand jury investigationOn behalf of a publicly traded multinational corporation, Jones Day conducted pre-acquisition due diligence of a target company subject to a federal grand jury investigation related to potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
  • Multinational industrial services corporation involved in state public corruption investigation related to government services contractsJones Day represented a publicly traded multinational industrial services corporation in a state public corruption investigation related to government services contracts.
  • Multinational corporation conducts internal investigation of Brazil operationJones Day conducted a targeted investigation of alleged misconduct and potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in a multinational corporation’s Brazilian operation.
  • Multinational corporation conducts internal investigation related to fatal worksite employee accidentOn behalf of a publicly traded global corporation, Jones Day conducted an internal investigation into a fatal worksite employee accident, specifically focused on employee statements and company reports that had been provided to investigating government agencies.
  • Multinational equipment manufacturer conducts internal investigation of possible FCPA violations in Mexico operationsOn behalf of a publicly traded multinational equipment manufacturer, Jones Day conducted a targeted investigation of alleged misconduct and potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in Mexico.
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    November 2021 Commentary

    DOJ Announces Policy Changes and Additional Resources Focused on White-Collar Enforcement

    September 2021 Commentary

    The Long Arm of the CFTC: What Stakeholders in Brazil and Latin America Should Know

    September 2021 White Paper

    Diversity in Monitorship Selection

    September 2021 Podcast

    JONES DAY TALKS®: A False Sense of Security: Cyber Disclosure Obligations for Public Contractors

    December 2020 Comentario

    La amplia aplicación "domestica" del derecho penal estadounidense a actos emprendidos en Latinoamérica

    January 2020 White Paper

    Evidence Collection in Criminal Investigations: Cross-Border Issues and Corporate Employee Considerations

    March 2019 Commentary

    DOJ Loosens Prohibition on "Ephemeral Communications"; SEC Does Not

    February 2018 Jones Day Publications

    Peru and Argentina: New Bribe Regimes Put Companies at Risk

    November 2017 Jones Day Publications

    DOJ's New FCPA Enforcement Policy Continues its "Carrot-and-Stick" Approach

    January 2016 Commentary

    FCPA 2015 Year In Review
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    Publicaciones adicionales

    • September 2021
      Georgia White Collar Crime: 2021 Update

    Ponencias

    • April 5, 2022
      Litigating with the Government, American Bar Association Bench & Bar Academy
    • October 21, 2021
      Whistleblower Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement Trends, Black In-House Counsel Network, Elevating Black Excellence Regional Summit Series
    • October 27, 2021
      Significant Legal Developments in the South Region, ABA White Collar Crime 2021
    • September 9, 2021
      ABA Southeastern White Collar Crime Conference: White Collar Enforcement - What Practitioners Should Look for in 2021 and Beyond
    • March 30, 2021
      ABA Professional Success Summit: The Odd Couple: My Mentor/Sponsor Is Nothing Like Me
    • February 11, 2021
      JD CLE Academy, What Now? Insights on Handling Emerging Issues in the Wake of 2020
    • December 9, 2020
      Recent FCA Enforcement Trends, Second Annual FCA Summit
    • December 7, 2020
      The Federal Fraud Sentencing Guidelines: It's Time to Stop the Madness, New York City Criminal Bar Association and Marino CLE Institute
    • November 19, 2020
      Law Firm Economics, Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys CLE Series
    • September 9, 2020
      Southeastern Update, ABA Criminal Justice Section Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute
    • April 7, 2020
      Effective Communication at a Social Distance: Ethical and Practical Approaches to Virtual Conversations, Jones Day Webinar
    • January 24, 2020
      Crisis Management- Navigating the Unexpected in an Unforgiving World, Jones Day Atlanta CLE Academy
    • December 5, 2019
      Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege in FCA and Health Care Fraud Investigations, ICLE Health Care Fraud Institute
    • September 5, 2019
      Big Data: Trends in Health Care Fraud, RICO and Money Laundering Investigations, ABA Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute
    • August 14, 2019
      Insights and Trends in Investigations: A Discussion Among Leading Female Lawyers, Jones Day | Mattos Filho
    • May 10, 2019
      Unique Ethical Considerations When Representing Whistleblower Or Defendants In FCA Cases, False Claims Act Summit
    • March 27-29, 2019
      2019 Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys Conference
    • December 6, 2018
      AKS/Stark Update: ICLE Health Care Fraud Institute
    • September 26, 2018
      False Claims Act Primer, American Health Lawyers Association, Fraud and Compliance Forum
    • September 6, 2018
      Search Warrants and Taint Teams, Re-Examining the Process of Defending Clients in a Digital Age for Searches & Seizures, ABA Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute
    • June 21, 2018
      Criminal Considerations for Civil Attorneys, DRI Young Lawyers Seminar
    • March 1, 2018
      Women in the First Chair in High Profile White Collar Cases, 32nd ABA White Collar Conference
    • February 1, 2018
      Nuts & Bolts of Representing a Corporation under Criminal Investigation, Georgia ICLE: White Collar Crime
    • January 22, 2018
      How to Not End Up in the Headlines: An Overview of Insider Trading & Recent Developments, Jones Day CLE Academy
    • May 4, 2017
      Fraud Investigations, Atlanta Compliance & Ethics Roundtable, Annual Best Practices Conference
    • February 23, 2017
      Internal Investigations: Top Ten Lessons from Real World Cases, NBA-CLS Corporate Counsel Conference
    • February 13, 2017
      Advanced Issues in Internal Investigations, Jones Day CLE Academy
    • January 17, 2017
      Peaceful Protest Luncheon, Center for Civil and Human Rights
    • December 8, 2016
      Is Medical Judgment Sacrosanct: Aseracare and the Fight Over Medical Necessity, State Bar of Georgia, Health Care Fraud Institute
    • October 28, 2016
      Bad Use of Bad Acts: Tackling FRE404b: 2016 National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual White Collar Seminar
    • April 12, 2016
      Beyond the Basics: Advanced Issues in High Profile Media & Complex Litigation Cases, GAP Spring Legal Education Forum, State Bar of Georgia
    • February 22, 2016
      When Technologies Collide: Professionalism in a Digital Age, Jones Day CLE Academy
    • December 10, 2015
      The False Claims Act: Handling a Case from Investigation through Resolution, ICLE Health Care Fraud Institute
    • November 7, 2015
      Professionalism: Representing Every Client Like The Corporate Executive, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Fall Seminar
    • February 20, 2015
      Is Corporate Cooperation Worth It? - White Collar Crime ICLE
    • October 17, 2014
      Health Care Fraud and Abuse Update: Recent Trends in Detection, Enforcement and Prosecution, ICLE Advanced Health Care Law Program
    • August 6, 2014
      Preparing for the Challenges of Doing Business in the International Marketplace, Cobb County Chamber of Commerce
    • September 19, 2013
      International e-Discovery and e-Disclosure Practices, Masters Conference for Legal Professionals
    • June 13, 2013
      Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the "Rambo" Litigator, NBI Seminar
    • March 20, 2013
      Practical Issues and Latest Trends in Pursuing and Defending Federal and State Qui Tam Cases After the 2009-2010 Amendments to the False Claims Act
    • August 23, 2012
      Challenges for Global Corporations: Navigating International Data Privacy and Disclosure Laws

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