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Angela R. Jones defends companies and individuals in government and internal investigations, with a focus on anti-bribery and corruption, False Claims Act (FCA), and fraud and anti-kickback matters.
Angie has represented clients in investigations involving activity in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia as well as the United States. She has defended clients in government investigations and litigation conducted by such agencies as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She works closely with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions to defend multinational clients in investigations and litigation conducted by foreign government enforcement agencies. Angie advises companies on disclosure obligations, negotiating resolutions with government agencies, and complying with post-resolution reporting obligations.
In addition to managing and leading complex investigations, Angie maintains an active litigation practice and has appeared in federal courts throughout the country. She also works with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) in matters including FCA investigations and litigation and compliance counseling in connection with the government contracting programs unique to ANCs.
Angie regularly counsels clients on the creation, implementation, and continual improvement of corporate compliance programs. She understands how to translate legal advice and corporate policies and procedures into effective controls and works closely with in-house compliance and operations personnel to integrate compliance into business operations.
As the firm's deputy general counsel, Angie advises the firm's attorneys on professional responsibility issues, supports the firm’s general counsel in advising the firm on legal matters, and works on claims against the firm. She also works closely with the firm’s management and professional standards personnel on compliance with the firm’s policies.
Angie is a founding member of the Seattle chapter of the international Women’s White Collar Defense Association.
