Danforth Newcomb
Profile
Education
- Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1968
- University of Vermont, B.A., 1965
Practice
Mr. Newcomb’s practice in the Litigation Department includes a wide variety of civil, administrative and complex criminal cases. His recent matters include securities fraud, lender liability, RICO and executive employment terminations. He also advises on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.S. International Economic Sanctions, Money Laundering laws and Foreign Sovereign Immunity. His experience with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act began in 1976 with an SEC mandated investigation of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation’s foreign marketing practice, which was a precursor for the FCPA. In recent years, his practice relating to the FCPA has included grand jury investigations, Department of Justice inquiries, FCPA review requests, internal investigations and compliance programs for U.S. and foreign clients on matters in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and former Eastern Bloc countries. His FCPA clients include companies in construction, energy, telecommunications, software, financial services, capital goods, manufacturing and power generation. Mr. Newcomb is a member of the Board of Advisers to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Reporter.