Lee Stein Quoted on the Increasing Prosecution of Directors and Officers

Historically, FCPA prosecutions targeted corporations; directors and officers have largely been protected from liability. However, this is changing. Prosecutors are increasingly turning their attention to the individuals behind the companies. Perkins Coie Partner Lee Stein was recently quoted on this sea change in a Cross Border article entitled "In the Line of Fire." "When executives see other executives being held personally responsible in a criminal context, it delivers a far more powerful message and can really modify behavior," said Stein.