Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that John P. Cunningham
has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a
Member.
John is a coveted advocate with over 25 years of extensive
enforcement and defense experience. He concentrates his practice on
internal and government investigations, corporate compliance, and
white collar matters, specializing in the FCPA and global
corruption, money laundering, fraud, embezzlement, M&A and
third-party diligence, sanctions, digital currency, cannabis law,
and asset forfeiture.
He has a distinctive background as a former DOJ senior trial
attorney, FBI criminal investigator, Assistant General Counsel and
Americas Chief Compliance Officer for a Global 500 company, and
longtime partner at two elite law firms. This versatility propelled
his practice across industry sectors, where he represents
corporations and high-profile individuals on an array of criminal,
regulatory, and compliance concerns before the DOJ, FBI, SEC,
FinCEN, OFAC, CBP, and other agencies. He is also widely recognized
for his acumen in designing, enhancing, and defending corporate
compliance programs in accord with evolving U.S. and global
standards.
He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar
Association, the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Association
of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, and the Society of
Corporate Compliance and Ethics. He volunteers with animal rescue
and military-related organizations, including the Lost Dog
Foundation and Disabled American Veterans.
John received his B.A. from the College of William and Mary, his
M.A. from The George Washington University, and his J.D. from the
University of Richmond School of Law.