Stephen A. Fowler is an
associate in Hughes Hubbard & Reed's Litigation department. As a member of
the Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group, Stephen
assists clients with an array of compliance, anti-corruption, and corporate
governance matters.
Stephen has extensive experience
conducting anti-corruption, fraud, and trade compliance investigations as well
as due diligence reviews on third parties and joint venture partners around the
world. His practice also involves assisting clients develop corporate
governance policies and controls in a variety of areas, and advising clients on
compliance best practices. Stephen has represented clients in matters involving
investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO), France’s
parquet national financier (PNF), the Swedish Prosecution Authority (Åklagarmyndigheten)
as well as other national regulators.
In his pro bono practice,
Stephen has represented clients in the realms of human rights, government
transparency, immigration law, family law, and social security/disability
appeals.
Prior to joining Hughes
Hubbard, Stephen served as an intern for the Honorable James C. Francis IV,
United States magistrate judge, and represented indigent criminal defendants as
a member of the Vanderbilt Law School Legal Clinic.
Professional Activities
Vice Chair (Policy), ILS Anti-Corruption Committee, American Bar Association
Member, New York State Bar Association
Member, International Bar Association
Publications
The Monetary Fifth Column: The Eurodollar Threat to Financial Stability and Economic Sovereignty, 47 Vand. J. Transnat'l L. 825 (2014)
“How to ESG: A Resource Guide for Establishing an ESG Program for your Company,” Hughes Hubbard (August 2022)
Highlighted Matters
Representation of industry-leading aerospace and defense company in connection with anti-corruption reviews, investigations, and corporate transactions
Representation of industry-leading aerospace and defense company with respect to export control compliance review
Representaiton of industry-leading telecommincations company in connetion with various compliance matters, including anti-corruption reviews, investigations, and corporate transactions
Representation of diversified industrial company with respect to pre-transaction compliance due diligence reviews
Representaiton of international human rights organization in communication to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
