Samuel Salyeris an associate working out of Hughes Hubbard & Reed's Paris and Washington, D.C. offices. As part of the Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group, Sam assists multinational clients with a range of issues, including developing and monitoring internal compliance programs, conducting anti-corruption and fraud internal investigations and third-party due diligence reviews, and responding to inquiries and investigations conducted by government regulators and internal institutions.
From September to December 2015, Sam was seconded to JunHe Law Offices in Beijing where he worked with the firm's Arbitration practice group representing Chinese and foreign clients in connection with internal investigations, litigation in Chinese and foreign courts, and international arbitration.
Recognition
2019 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, sponsored by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
2015 Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll, sponsored by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Highlighted Lectures
"Trends, Developments and Updates in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What You Need to Know," The Knowledge Group, webinar, February 19, 2019
"ISO 37001 Standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems: How to Stay Internationally Compliant," The Knowledge Group, webinar, August 28, 2018
Highlighted Matters
Current representation of world-leading aerospace and defense company in connection with anti-corruption reviews and related investigations
Current representation of a Chinese state-owned construction firm in connection with multilateral development bank investigation and sanctions proceedings, as well as in the development and implementation of a company-wide international compliance program
Current representation of a multinational "supermajor" oil and gas company in connection with the review of operations in Nigeria and other countries as part of a global risk assessment and compliance audit, in coordination with a compliance monitor
Representation of a CAC 40 French multinational industrial manufacturing company in connection with a World Bank investigation and proceedings
Representation of a US multinational manufacturing company in connection with a worldwide review of its compliance policies and organization
Representation of an Indian multinational information technology consulting and services company in connection with an investigation by US regulators
Columbia University, School of Law, J.D., 2013, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Human Rights Law Review, Notes and Submissions Editor, Moot Court Program Editor
The George Washington University, B.A., 2008, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
