James T. Parkinson
Partner
Biography
Jamie Parkinson concentrates on enforcement defense, internal investigations and compliance counseling, primarily in an international context. Based in Washington, D.C. and London, Jamie frequently works on multi-jurisdictional matters, advising on compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.S. sanctions regimes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations pursuant to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), among other matters.
In The News
James T. Parkinson quoted in Agenda article, “DOJ: ‘Dire consequences’ for failure to cooperate”
The Agenda article, “DOJ: ‘Dire consequences’ for failure to cooperate,” discusses the announcement of changes made to the agency’s corporate enforcement policy. Under the new guidelines, announced by Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite Jr., companies could avoid being prosecuted criminally...
In The NewsLegal 500 2020 recognizes 21 Buckley attorneys in six practice areas
“Buckley attorneys are incredibly responsive while providing top quality legal services,” is how respondents described the firm in the 2020 edition of Legal 500, which ranked Buckley as a top law firm and recognized it in six categories:
- Corporate Investigations and White ...
Publications
Special Alert: OCC to Issue Guidance on "De-Risking" in Foreign Correspondent Banking Relationships
OCC Comptroller Thomas J. Curry announced Wednesday during a speech at the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) conference that the OCC is developing guidance around “de-risking” in foreign correspondent banking relationships. Following the joint fact sheet published...
ArticlesChallenges to the DOJ's Jurisdiction Over Extraterritorial Conduct
Part One of a Two-Part Article The United States is often criticized for trying to be the world’s policeman — for trying to prosecute wrongdoing all over the world, even when the connection to U.S. interests is, at best, tenuous. The Supreme Court has in recent years begun imposing limits on the...
ArticlesSpecial Alert: Lessons Learned from Arab Bank's U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act Verdict
On September 22, 2014, following a two-month trial, a federal jury in the Eastern District of New York ruled in favor of a group of 297 individual plaintiffs in a civil suit accusing Arab Bank PLC, headquartered in Amman, Jordan, of supporting terrorism. Linde vs. Arab Bank PLC , No. 1:04-CV-2799 (...
ArticlesMind Your Flanks: Collateral Litigation Associated with FCPA Actions
When allegations of foreign bribery surface — whether from news reports, a whistleblower submission, or otherwise — companies move aggressively to address the many issues associated with a potential investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and/or the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
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Awards and Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
- Legal 500 2020: Recognized in Corporate Investigations and White-collar Criminal Defense
- Who’s Who Legal: Investigations, U.K. - 2020
Education
- J.D., American University, 1999 (magna cum laude)
- M.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1994
- B.A., Gettysburg College, 1990
Admissions
- California
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Memberships & Involvements
- Member, Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association
- Member, Fraud Lawyers Association
- Member, International Bar Association
- Member, Transparency International UK