Carolina A. Fornos, a Pillsbury Litigation partner and former federal prosecutor, is an experienced trial and appellate attorney whose practice areas include commercial litigation, civil and criminal enforcement matters, and cross-border internal investigations and compliance, including AML and FCPA compliance.
Carolina has extensive experience in all phases of federal investigations and litigation. As a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, she spent almost nine years handling a wide range of matters ranging from False Claims Act cases and health care fraud to bribery, bank fraud, tax fraud, and money laundering violations.
As a member of the Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Unit, Carolina investigated money laundering crimes and potential violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE :
- Assisted foreign banks and other companies with improving compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.
- Advised foreign companies on FCPA compliance and best practices.
- Handled a nationwide products liability class action involving allegations of defective plumbing products.
- Handled a nationwide products liability class action involving allegations of defective plumbing products.
- Represented a foreign-owned oil company in an international dispute involving a long-term fuel supply agreement.
Associations :
- The Federal Bar Council Inn of Court
- New York City Bar Association
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- The Cafecitos Network
EDUCATION :
- J.D., Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, 2000
- M.A., Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1996
- B.A., Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1994
- B.A., French Literature, Louisiana State University, 1994
ADMISSIONS : New York
COURTS :
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Cost
Rate : $$$