Daniel R. Alonso
Partner
Biography
Daniel R. Alonso focuses his practice on white collar defense of corporations and individuals, internal investigations and complex civil litigation. He has represented public and private companies across many industries, as well as corporate executives, before the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and New York and New Jersey Attorney Generals’ Offices, among other enforcement agencies. He also advises clients on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.S. sanctions regimes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and anti-money laundering under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), among other matters. He has led numerous investigations and compliance reviews in Latin America, as well as in the United Kingdom and Asia.
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Daniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in Insider article, “Trump risks ‘hush money’ charges carrying up to 4 years in prison, say ex-Manhattan prosecutors”
The Insider article, “Trump risks ‘hush money’ charges carrying up to 4 years in prison, say ex-Manhattan prosecutors,” regarding Donald Trump’s Manhattan grand jury trial, reports the former president could face a prison sentence for falsifying business records in paying Stormy Daniels hush money...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in NPR article, “Jury selection begins in the Trump organization tax evasion trial”
The NPR article, “Jury selection begins in the Trump organization tax evasion trial,” examined the case involving the Trump organization which is accused of evading taxes by compensating employees through off-the-books benefits like luxury cars, apartments and private school tuition. In charging...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in Law.com article, “‘Keep the politics out’: Trump org defense team prepares for Manhattan tax fraud trial”
The Law.com article, “‘Keep the politics out’: Trump org defense team prepares for Manhattan tax fraud trial,” discusses the Trump organization trial and the possible challenges of jury selection. In what is assumed to be a pivotal moment of the trial, former longtime Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg is...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Bloomberg Law article, “Special master candidate is judge who won’t tolerate ‘nonsense’”
Bloomberg Law article, “Special master candidate is judge who won’t tolerate ‘nonsense,’” reported that Raymond Dearie, a retiring federal judge in Brooklyn, is the sole person among four candidates that both Trump and the DOJ said they could support as a special master. If selected, Dearie would...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in The City article, “City defense attorneys use Supreme Court gun decision to challenge possession charges”
The City article, “City defense attorneys use Supreme Court gun decision to challenge possession charges,” reported how New York City defense attorneys are seeking the dismissal of gun possession charges against their clients, following the recent decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol...
In The NewsLegal 500 2022 recognizes 18 Buckley attorneys in five practice areas
“They treat their clients better than any other law firm I’ve experienced,” is what one respondent said about Buckley LLP to Legal 500, which ranked the firm as a top law firm in five categories and recognized 18 of its attorneys for its 2022 edition.
The publication recognized...
AnnouncementsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Insider article, “Trump has fought document subpoenas for 3 years. So why didn't the Manhattan DA just get a search warrant?”
The Insider article, “Trump has fought document subpoenas for 3 years. So why didn't the Manhattan DA just get a search warrant?” examined the ongoing investigations into the former president’s business affairs and his ability to avoid providing requested documents, raising the question of why a...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Insider article, “New York AG Tish James is running for governor on her record of taking on Trump. But her role in the criminal probe of his company remains hazy.”
The Insider article, “New York AG Tish James is running for governor on her record of taking on Trump. But her role in the criminal probe of his company remains hazy,” explores the joint investigation into the Trump Organization by the New York Attorney General and the Manhattan District Attorney's...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Forbes article, “How a Trump organization indictment could play out in court”
The Forbes article, “How a Trump organization indictment could play out in court,” discussed criminal indictments against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg and what it means if a corporation is indicted. Alonso noted, “Criminal cases against companies...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in The Guardian article, “New York grand jury stores up trouble for Trump Organization executives”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted in The Guardian article, “New York grand jury stores up trouble for Trump Organization executives,” which discussed the report from the New York Times that the Manhattan district attorney’s office might be nearing the final stages of their criminal tax inquiry into the...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso appeared on MSNBC’s The Beat
Daniel R. Alonso appeared on MSNBC’s The Beat to discuss why the Organized Crime Control Act (OCCA) has been invoked in multiple probes of Donald Trump. Alonso noted, “It`s a natural thing in complex white-collar cases to at least consider filing these charges, OCCA, or enterprise corruption, as we...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Law Journal article, “'Small steps': Attorneys welcome SDNY's easing of Covid-19 restrictions, but say return to normal remains elusive”
The New York Law Journal article, “'Small steps': Attorneys welcome SDNY's easing of Covid-19 restrictions, but say return to normal remains elusive,” shared attorneys’ responses on the easing of safety protocols as courts move towards in-person operations. Alonso noted, “I think it’s good news. I...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso featured on MSNBC’s The Last Word
Daniel R. Alonso appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word and discussed the Manhattan DA’s news from the New York Times that Manhattan criminal investigation of former president Donald Trump, which could lead to charges against his Chief Financial Officer, Allen Weisselberg, as soon as this summer. Alonso...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso interviewed in Max & Murphy podcast episode, “Why the race for Manhattan district attorney is so important”
Daniel R. Alonso was a guest on the Max & Murphy podcast episode, “Why the race for Manhattan district attorney is so important,” which discussed the upcoming election to replace outgoing DA Cy Vance. Alosno noted: I’m very concerned that politics are going to creep into individual case...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in ABC News article, "Manhattan DA brought Trump Organization controller to testify before special grand jury: Sources”
ABC News reported in the article, “Manhattan DA brought Trump Organization controller to testify before special grand jury: Sources,” that Jeff McConney, senior vice president and controller for the Trump Organization, is among a number of witnesses that have appeared before the special grand jury...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word
Daniel R. Alonso appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word , and discussed how the Justice Department has started to hold ‘very’ preliminary plea discussions with some defendants — who call themselves Oath Keepers — who have been charged with conspiracy for their role in the January 6th attack on the...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Washington Post article, “Seven questions about New York’s investigations of Trump”
In the Washington Post article, “Seven questions about New York’s investigations of Trump,” Daniel R. Alonso discussed if the New York Attorney General Letitia James can use the evidence she gathered in her civil investigation, if she pursues a criminal case? Alonso noted “Using civil evidence in...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in NBC News article, “'Not a positive development': What the new criminal probe could mean for the Trump Organization”
Daniel R. Alonso noted in the NBC News article “'Not a positive development': What the new criminal probe could mean for the Trump Organization” that the New York attorney general's decision to team up with Manhattan district attorney is “not unusual,” but it isn't typical either. "In a case like...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Wall Street Journal article, “Manhattan district attorney candidates walk tightrope on trump probe”
Daniel R. Alonso noted in the Wall Street Journal article, “Manhattan district attorney candidates walk tightrope on trump probe,” that the candidates must use caution when discussing the Trump investigation because any comment or commitment to prosecute the case could call into question their...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in World Crypto News article, “Atlanta, New York, and DC could be in for a logistical and security nightmare if Trump gets prosecuted”
Daniel R. Alonso noted in the World Crypto News article, “Atlanta, New York, and DC could be in for a logistical and security nightmare if Trump gets prosecuted. A trial against Trump, or even one of his companies or executives, particularly a member of his family, would be unprecedented in a...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Bloomberg article, “Trump fight against prosecutors may rely on adviser defense”
The Bloomberg article, “Trump fight against prosecutors may rely on adviser defense,” discussed how the jury will be an important factor in a trial for former President Donald Trump. Daniel R. Alonso noted, “The complexity of a white-collar case may also work to Trump’s advantage, with competing...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Financial Times article, “A family affair: Can prosecutors flip Donald Trump’s ‘eyes and ears’?”
Daniel R. Alonso discussed in the Financial Times article, “A family affair: can prosecutors flip Donald Trump’s ‘eyes and ears’?” whether the Trump Organization’s chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg — who has worked for the Trump family for the past 48 years — will share with prosecutors the...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Law Journal article, “New York attorneys praise Schumer's picks for 3 U.S. attorney posts”
Daniel R. Alonso noted in the New York Law Journal article, “New York attorneys praise Schumer's picks for 3 U.S. attorney posts” that Breon Peace, — one of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s nominations for U.S. Attorney — “Is a very smart lawyer and a super nice guy.” Alonso worked alongside...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New Yorker article, "Can Cyrus Vance, Jr., nail Trump?”
Daniel R. Alonso, a former top deputy to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance noted in the New Yorker article, “Can Cyrus Vance, Jr., nail Trump?” that “it will be nuclear war” if Donald Trump is indicted. The article examined the important decision Vance has to make before the end of his term...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Associated Press wire story, “NYC prosecutor leading Trump probe won’t seek reelection”
In the Associated Press wire story, “NYC prosecutor leading Trump probe won’t seek reelection,” Daniel R. Alonso, a former top deputy to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, discussed the importance of the upcoming election for Manhattan District Attorney as the incoming DA will most likely...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in CNN article, “Trump is facing probes from 5 independently elected investigators”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted in the CNN article, “Trump is facing probes from 5 independently elected investigators,” which reported that elected officials from multiple states are investigating the former president on a variety of issues. Alonso, who was a top deputy to Manhattan District Attorney...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Times article, “Manhattan D.A. now has Trump's tax returns”
Daniel R. Alonso weighed in on the daunting task facing the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as it investigates Trump’s tax records in the New York Times article, “Manhattan D.A. now has Trump's tax returns.” Alonso noted, “In an office that’s handled many, many high profile cases over many...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Times article, “One question for Manhattan D.A. candidates: Will you prosecute Trump?”
Daniel R. Alonso discussed in the New York Times article, “One question for Manhattan D.A. candidates: Will you prosecute Trump?” how the incoming district attorney will experience an “uphill battle” in a potential case against Trump. Alonso noted, “You can’t have a D.A. who doesn’t have the...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in Financial Times article, “‘Here is Cyrus Vance’s moment’: Donald Trump’s new legal nemesis”
In this Financial Times article, Daniel R. Alonso — former Chief Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office — discussed the scrutiny Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance will receive regardless of whether he chooses to prosecute Donald Trump. Alonso noted, “I’m positive whatever...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Wall Street Journal article, “Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance unlikely to run for fourth term”
Daniel R. Alonso — a former federal prosecutor who also served as chief assistant DA under Cyrus Vance — commented on Vance’s decade of service in the Wall Street Journal article, “Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance unlikely to run for fourth term.” Alonso noted, “He has continued to focus...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in The Telegraph article, “Donald Trump faces avalanche of legal cases as he becomes private citizen”
The Telegraph article “Donald Trump faces avalanche of legal cases as he becomes private citizen,” took a look at the many different suits — from potential tax fraud to debt repayment — that Trump is facing and if there is enough evidence to support these cases. Daniel R. Alonso commented...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in Law360 article, "'Hole' in Bannon's pardon may leave room for new charges”
The Law360 article, “'Hole' in Bannon's pardon may leave room for new charges,” discussed the pardon former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon received and the opportunities it left open for local prosecutors to charge him with allegedly defrauding local residents through his “We Build The...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Reuters article, “With no self-pardon in hand, private citizen Trump faces uncertain legal future”
In the Reuters article, “With no self-pardon in hand, private citizen Trump faces uncertain legal future,” Daniel R. Alonso explored the question of whether Trump could have pardoned himself and others in secret? “ It’s possible. Pardons are usually made public. But the Constitution does not...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Reuters article, “Trump pardons ex-aide Bannon but not himself or family”
Daniel R. Alonso noted in the Reuters article, “Trump pardons ex-aide Bannon but not himself or family,” that “Bannon can still be charged with fraud by New York state prosecutors. Fraud prosecutions are frequently brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.” Click here to read the full...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Associated Press article, "New law cracks down on shell companies to combat corruption"
In an Associated Press article, Daniel R. Alonso noted that the recently passed Corporate Transparency Act “is a game changer in some serious ways,” after discussing the many difficulties that have traditionally been encountered when trying to locate and expose criminal activity with anonymously...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Times article, “As soon as Trump leaves office, he faces greater risk of prosecution”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on November 13, 2020 in a New York Times article, “As soon as Trump leaves office, he faces greater risk of prosecution,” which discussed how President Trump will be more vulnerable to an investigation into his business practices and taxes after he leaves office as he...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Law360 article, “The sealed indictment: How Trump could be secretly charged”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on August 13, 2020, in a Law360 article, “The sealed indictment: How Trump could be secretly charged,” which explored mechanisms in which Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. could secretly secure an indictment and even an arrest warrant for the president, beating...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Times article, “Trump’s bank was subpoenaed by N.Y. prosecutors in criminal inquiry”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on August 5, 2020, in a New York Times article, “Trump’s bank was subpoenaed by N.Y. prosecutors in criminal inquiry,” which discussed the Manhattan district attorney’s office’s subpoena for President Trump’s financial records — including tax returns — for possible...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Spectrum News article, “What’s next after the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s tax returns?”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on July 9, 2020 in a Spectrum News article, “What’s next after the Supreme Court’s rulings on Trump’s tax returns?” which discussed Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr.’s right to subpoena financial records from a sitting president. Alonso noted, “It’s a very big...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso extensively quoted in Anti-Corruption Report article, “Novartis and subsidiaries settle FCPA cases for $346M, avoiding a monitor despite recidivism”
Daniel R. Alonso was extensively quoted on July 8, 2020 in an Anti-Corruption Report article, “Novartis and subsidiaries settle FCPA cases for $346M, avoiding a monitor despite recidivism,” which discussed Swiss pharmaceutical and healthcare company Novartis AG and its subsidiaries’ $346 million...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in New York Times article, “Case against Amy Cooper lacks key element: Victim’s cooperation”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on July 7, 2020 in a New York Times article, “Case against Amy Cooper lacks key element: Victim’s cooperation,” which discussed the Manhattan district attorney’s decision to charge a white woman, Amy Cooper, with filing a false police report against a Black man,...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in The Guardian article, “What's next for Ghislaine Maxwell – and will she cooperate with prosecutors?”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on July 6, 2020 in an article in The Guardian , “What's next for Ghislaine Maxwell – and will she cooperate with prosecutors?” which explored how the case against Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice might progress and whether the perjury charge against her could affect her...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Latin Lawyer article, “Prepare for coronavirus-linked corruption probes, say lawyers”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on June 25, 2020 in a Latin Lawyer article, “Prepare for coronavirus-linked corruption probes, say lawyers,” which discussed Latin American corruption triggered by Covid-19, as well as the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program that was created to combat the economic struggles...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Law360 article, “Feds float added charge against ex-Theranos CEO”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on May 11, 2020 in a Law360 article, “Feds float added charge against ex-Theranos CEO,” which discussed the addition of new wire fraud charges in the case against Theranos’ former CEO and COO. Alonso noted, "If prosecutors supersede an indictment to add or substitute new...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Global Investigations Review article, “Bank settles with DOJ over scheme to launder bribes”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on May 1, 2020 in a Global Investigations Review article, “Bank settles with DOJ over scheme to launder bribes,” which discussed Bank Hapoalim’s $30 million settlement to resolve money laundering allegations for its part in a bribery scandal involving the Fédération...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso quoted in Wall Street Journal article, “Coronavirus disrupts U.S. court system”
Daniel R. Alonso was quoted on March 17, 2020 in a Wall Street Journal article, “Coronavirus disrupts U.S. court system,” which discussed decisions across the country to delay trials and limit public access to courthouses, including no new empaneling of grand juries in New York specifically. Alonso...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso profiled in Latin Lawyer article, “Buckley hires LatAm-focused litigator”
Daniel R. Alonso was profiled on March 3, 2020 in a Latin Lawyer article, “Buckley hires LatAm-focused litigator,” which discussed Alonso’s move to Buckley and the experience he brings to the firm. Alonso said, “Buckley has an FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) practice in Washington, DC, but...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso profiled in Global Investigations Review article, "Buckley nets former compliance consultant”
Daniel R. Alonso was profiled on February 26, 2020 in a Global Investigations Review article, "Buckley nets former compliance consultant,” which discussed Alonso’s recent move to the firm. Alonso said, “It’s pretty exciting from my point of view to help companies that do business in Latin America...
In The NewsDaniel R. Alonso profiled in Reuters article, "Ex-EDNY prosecutor leaves HSBC monitor firm for Buckley"
Daniel R. Alonso was profiled in a Reuters article, "Ex-EDNY prosecutor leaves HSBC monitor firm for Buckley," which reported on Alonso joining the firm and his prior experience, including Exiger. Alonso said, "Exiger was a fantastic experience but I had a yearning to go back to private law...
In The NewsBuckley names Daniel R. Alonso partner in New York
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 19, 2020) – Buckley LLP , a premier national law firm focused on financial services, white collar defense, and complex civil litigation, announced that Daniel R. Alonso has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Alonso brings more than 25 years of white collar...
Press ReleasesDaniel R. Alonso profiled in Law.com article, “Buckley hires ex-Vance deputy from consulting firm”
Daniel R. Alonso was profiled on February 19, 2020 in a Law.com article, “Buckley hires ex-Vance deputy from consulting firm,” which reported on Alonso joining the firm and his background. Alonso, who joined Buckley from the consulting firm Exiger, noted that the work there was exciting but that he...
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Publications
"Building effective internal communication channels" by Daniel R. Alonso, Andrew P. Pennacchia, Benjamin W. Hutten, and Norma Ramirez-Marin (from The Guide to Corporate Compliance, 2nd Ed.)
Daniel R. Alonso, Andrew P. Pennacchia, Benjamin W. Hutten, and Norma Ramirez-Marin wrote “Building effective internal communication channels,” a chapter in The Guide to Corporate Compliance, published by Latin Lawyer and designed to assist key corporate decision makers and their...
Books"The prosecutors owe New York silence: They must keep quiet as they consider charges against Cuomo" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
In the aftermath of New York Attorney General Letitia James’s thorough and critical report about alleged sexual harassment by Gov. Cuomo, no fewer than five elected district attorneys have announced that they will review the report for potential criminality. Although it focuses on allegations of...
Articles"Lessons from the DA’s race: Manhattan voters don’t embrace radical criminal justice reforms" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
It’s over, sort of. Manhattan has never seen a district attorney election (well, primary, but let’s not quibble) like this one. Nine candidates threw their hat in the ring, and astonishingly, eight stuck it out to the end. We don’t yet have definitive results, but the in-person vote shows Alvin...
Articles"Wall Street money a canard in DA race" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
In a year when more than a dozen people are running for New York City mayor, the race for Manhattan district attorney is not getting much attention. That’s a mistake. A vacant seat in this crucial office — which has only had four incumbents in the past 83 years, going back to Thomas E. Dewey — is a...
Articles"Reaching overseas: U.S. AML reform expands foreign bank subpoena power" by Daniel R. Alonso and Benjamin W. Hutten (American Bar Association Section of International Law Newsletter)
In one of its first acts of 2021, the United States Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), which significantly expands the U.S. government’s ability to subpoena records of foreign banks held outside the United States. Before the enactment of AMLA, the USA PATRIOT Act...
Articles"The Trump test for the next DA: Who can oversee what could be a complex, high-stakes prosecution?" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
We are now less than 90 days from the primary for Manhattan District Attorney. As the race heats up, so does the investigation of the Trump Organization and former President Donald Trump. The question voters should be asking is whether any of the eight candidates to succeed DA Cy Vance has what it...
Articles"The Bannon pardon: When is someone really off the hook?" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (National Law Journal)
Anyone under federal indictment would want a presidential pardon. Facing a criminal trial and even the possibility of going to jail is enough reason to accept one—even if it might be taken as an admission of sorts by the recipient of the pardon that he has, indeed, committed the crime for which he...
Articles"Opinion: How Trump's pardons could get even more bizarre" by Daniel R. Alonso (CNN)
President Donald Trump announced a wave of pardons on Tuesday for people ranging from Republican allies to two men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Meanwhile, speculation grows about whether President Trump will pardon three of his adult children, his son-in-law, or even himself before his term ends on January 20.
Articles"Op-ed: What would Manhattan DA candidates do about violent crime?" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
In an era of unrest and cries for social justice, the eight declared candidates for Manhattan district attorney have, to varying degrees, embraced progressive prosecutorial agendas — aiming to reduce the focus on incarceration in favor of more lenient alternatives, social services, and greater...
Articles"Cross-border internal investigations in Spain" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (Anti-Corruption Report)
In recent years, more and more U.S. investigations have touched Spain and various countries within Latin America, in particular Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Loosely speaking, these countries have cultural, language and regional affinities and similarities that make them useful to study...
Articles"A referendum on criminal justice reform" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
New Yorkers of different stripes came together this month to help elect Joe Biden president. Now that that is over, our focus will begin to turn to the key races in the next election. In New York City, the most important of those is the 2021 mayoral race, followed closely by the historic race for...
Articles"How to tackle coronavirus corruption" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (Foreign Policy)
Latin America as a region has long had a problem with public corruption, and the coronavirus pandemic has made things worse. As governments shovel public funds to fight the pandemic and its economic fallout, public officials are swindling millions, including in the graft-prone public health sector...
Articles"Resisting temptation in a crisis: Making sure ethics and compliance don’t get diluted under financial strain" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (Compliance & Enforcement)
As the pandemic crisis begins its long process of receding, near the top of mind in companies of all sizes is how to thrive, or even survive, with the economy in turmoil. With such pressures, it would be easy for business executives to let compliance issues drop down on their list of priorities...
Articles"Building effective internal communication channels" by Daniel R. Alonso, Andrew P. Pennacchia, Benjamin W. Hutten, Norma Ramirez-Marin (from The Guide to Corporate Compliance)
Daniel R. Alonso, Andrew P. Pennacchia, Benjamin W. Hutten, and Norma Ramirez-Marin wrote “Building effective internal communication channels,” a chapter in The Guide to Corporate Compliance, published by Latin Lawyer Insight and designed to assist key corporate decision makers and...
Books"CARES Act puts inspectors general back in the spotlight" by Daniel R. Alonso, Preston Burton, & Meredith Leeson (New York Law Journal)
Federal Inspectors General—the nation’s watchdogs over government agencies and government programs—are back in the news. First, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act , received close attention not only for its $2 trillion infusion of taxpayer dollars into the U.S. economy, but also...
Articles"Op-ed: Prepare for the coronavirus scams: Learning from post-9/11 fraud" by Daniel R. Alonso (Daily News)
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Beatrice Kaufman sat in her Hamptons house watching the Twin Towers collapse. Although she lived and worked in Manhattan, her 6,000-square-foot apartment was being renovated, so she stayed at her country home instead. But that did not stop her from filing papers...
Articles"CARES Act increases oversight and criminal investigations" by Daniel R. Alonso (Bloomberg Law)
The CARES Act will infuse more than $2 trillion into the U.S. economy — the largest such action in history. But if history is any guide, wherever there is a big pot of money, some people will look to steal it. Some desperate individuals might misrepresent their eligibility for unemployment benefits...
Articles"Guide to monitorships is essential because of lack of statutes, court precedent" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (Law.com)
With some regularity over the past 25 years, government actions against corporate actors have resulted in the imposition of independent monitors. “Monitor” can have multiple meanings, but is usually understood to be an independent third party appointed to ensure compliance with regulatory or court-...
Articles“Local businessmen could be targeted by U.S. justice,” by Daniel R. Alonso (La Nación)
Los argentinos que han estado leyendo sobre el escándalo de los cuadernos pueden haberse sorprendido al leer recientemente que las autoridades de Estados Unidos se han interesado en investigar el asunto. ¿Los ejecutivos de negocios argentinos podrían ser interrogados por el FBI la próxima vez que...
Articles"Only criminals can clean up Argentina’s corruption" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (Foreign Policy)
In August, Argentina’s leading newspaper, La Nación , published an explosive report on public corruption. The newspaper obtained notebooks from a former government chauffeur that detailed tens of millions of dollars in bribes the driver delivered over a decade. Bribery was an open secret during the...
Articles“Independent monitor: An alternative for corporate oversight” co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (La Nación)
En poco tiempo volverá a debatirse en la Cámara de Diputados el proyecto de ley que establece la responsabilidad penal de las personas jurídicas por hechos de corrupción, que contiene previsiones importantes para incentivar a las empresas a ser parte de la solución y no parte del problema. Pero un...
Articles"How Clayton’s SEC is likely to view the FCPA" by Daniel R. Alonso (The FCPA Blog)
In the days following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Sullivan & Cromwell partner Jay Clayton as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, countless observers have opined on how the SEC’s priorities may change in the upcoming administration. One...
Articles"What does it mean to be a monitor?" by Daniel R. Alonso (Compliance & Enforcement)
In a post on this site last fall, Prof. Veronica Root asked “What Does It Mean to be a Monitor?” The point of her piece was to explain how the term “monitor” describes a number of activities and assignments that can be quite different from one another. Prof. Root’s post faithfully described...
Articles"FinTech: The emerging financial crime compliance minefield" co-authored by Daniel R. Alonso (Business Crimes Bulletin)
More than ever, the intersection of technology and financial crime compliance (FCC) for financial institutions is dynamic terrain. At the same time, technology continues to improve, and sometimes disrupt the way in which consumers and businesses participate in the financial services industry. The...
Articles"Global corruption enforcement becomes focus of U.S. foreign policy" by Daniel R. Alonso (CFO Magazine)
The recent surge in enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has now reared its head on Wall Street with an aggressive anti-bribery investigation into several large banks. While this specific inquiry focuses on allegations that banks are giving jobs to relatives of well-...
Articles"Do not bet against it: Heightened scrutiny of casinos is here to stay" by Daniel R. Alonso (ACAMS Today)
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” may still apply to bachelor parties, but it is no longer true for gaming. Just as the days of the discreet private banker have gone the way of the fax machine, so, too, has the halcyon era of anonymous gaming in land-based casinos. Recent events have made it...
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Awards and Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
- Legal 500 2022: Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense
- Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: White Collar
- Thomson Reuters’ Stand-out Lawyer - 2022
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Henry L. Stimson Medal, New York City Bar Association
- Director's Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice (Four-time recipient)
- John J. McCloy Award, Fund for Modern Courts
- Robert M. Morgenthau Award, District Attorneys Association of the State of New York
Practice Areas
- Appellate
- Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions
- Enforcement Actions & Investigations
- Colleges & Universities
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & Anti-Corruption
- Inspector General Investigations
- Internal Investigations
- Monitorships
- White Collar
- Securities Enforcement
Education
- J.D., New York University, 1990
- B.A., Cornell University, 1987
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Tax Court
Government Service
- Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York
- Chief Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney’s Office
- Law Clerk, Hon. Joseph W. Bellacosa, New York Court of Appeals
Memberships & Involvements
- Member, American Bar Association - Section of International Law
- Member, Argentine Lawyers Association of New York
- Member, Federal Bar Council
- Member, Hispanic National Bar Association
- Member, New York American Inn of Court
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, New York City Bar Association
- Board Member, The Fund for Modern Courts
- Member, Argentina Lawyers Association of New York
- Member, Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct