Michael Garcia

A partner in the Firm's White Collar Practice, Michael focuses on representing clients in government enforcement investigations, conducting internal investigations and compliance counselling. His work in this space covers the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and related compliance programs, accounting and financial reporting matters, the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering compliance.

He offers clients the benefit of his significant experience representing companies, including multinationals, boards and committees, officers, directors and employees, in internal investigations and investigations conducted by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Department of Justice and other government agencies involving allegations of bribery and corruption, money laundering, financial fraud, accounting fraud, disclosure fraud and other misconduct. Michael also routinely assists clients with the implementation of compliance programs, evaluates compliance risk in a client's business and conducts due diligence relating to potential mergers, acquisitions and financings. 

Named a Leading Individual for compliance and investigations by Legal 500 (2023), Michael is cited by clients as "the main name, very clear and straightforward" and is also recognized by Chambers USA as a leading White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations lawyer. Prior to practicing law, Michael passed the CPA exam with the second highest score in the state of Georgia. Although not a CPA, his knowledge of accounting and auditing practices is a significant benefit for clients that often have to collaborate with their outside auditors during an investigation. 

Michael has led multiple internal investigations arising from allegations of potential misconduct in Latin America, involving subsidiaries of US and European businesses. His fluency in Spanish allows him to conduct investigations in Spanish in an efficient and effective manner.