Rebecca Monck Ricigliano
Overview
When facing complex government inquiries, institutions and individuals turn to Rebecca Monck Ricigliano. A former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and former First Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, Rebecca’s practical and methodical approach to her representations draw on her significant government and trial experience, making her a top-choice for clients under scrutiny. Clients appreciate and value her effective counseling, sound judgment, and her ability to effectively blend her criminal defense experience with seasoned compliance advice.
Career & Education
- New Jersey
First Assistant Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety - Department of Justice: United States Attorney's Office
Southern District of New York: Deputy Chief;
Chief of the Narcotics Unit;
Senior Trial Counsel, Public Corruption Unit
- New Jersey
- State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., cum Laude, 1996
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., Publication Editor, Buffalo Law Review, 1999
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- When There Are Nine Scholarship Project, Steering Committee Member
- Chairperson, Federal Bar Foundation, Board of Directors
- Federal Bar Council American Inn of Court
- Federal Bar Council, Criminal Law Committee
- New York Council of Defense Lawyers
- Women's White Collar Defense Association, New York City Chapter
Rebecca is "just an all-around excellent advocate,” who is “very steady in her demeanor and clients can really respect and trust her advice” because she is “extremely thorough and very client-focused and [she] will do whatever it takes to get the job done and done well."
— Chambers USA, 2023
Rebecca's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.05.24
Press Coverage | 03.04.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 12.01.23
Crowell & Moring Named to “GIR 100” for Ninth Consecutive Year
Representative Matters
- An individual investigated and charged in a high-profile criminal case with insider trading and false statements by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
- A global energy technology company and international pharmaceutical company in a state inquiry into potential fraud in a tax incentives program.
- A former hedge fund trader in connection with criminal investigation for securities fraud conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
- A Fortune 500 company in an internal investigation into whistleblower allegations.
- A senior healthcare executive in a diversion investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
- An individual in an international insider trading investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
- A government contractor in an internal investigation regarding employee conflict of interest allegations.
- An international consulting firm in regulatory and inspector general inquiries.
- Individuals in a PPE misbranding investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
- A high-net worth individual in an international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigation.
- A former New York City government employee in public corruption criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
- A major transportation provider as a victim in a grand jury investigation by the DOJ Fraud Section.
- A Fortune 500 company in an OFAC investigation relating to Iranian sanctions compliance.
- A foreign transportation provider in a criminal investigation involving sanctions compliance.
- An employee of a major brand conglomerate in federal criminal investigation of alleged import violations.
- A multinational government contractor in connection with an internal investigation regarding allegations of improper invoicing.
- A global health care company in connection with FDA and federal grand jury investigation of alleged mislabeled products.
- A foreign logistics company in connection with an internal investigation of alleged Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations.
- Corporations in connection with Environmental Protection Agency inquiries regarding adherence to Clean Air Act standards.
- An international charitable organization in an internal investigation of allegations of employee embezzlement.
- A foreign logistics company in connection with a cross-border smuggling investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, ICE Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- A national insurance corporation in connection with state grand jury investigation of salesperson for misleading practices.
- An institution of higher education in connection with internal investigation and federal grand jury investigation regarding misuse of federal grant monies.
- A Fortune 100 corporation on criminal and civil risk analyses for officers and directors regarding product distribution.
- A manufacturing corporation in a domestic and international internal investigation concerning product liability.
Rebecca's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.05.24
Press Coverage | 03.04.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 12.01.23
Crowell & Moring Named to “GIR 100” for Ninth Consecutive Year
Recognition
- Chambers USA: Leading Individual, Nationwide; Recommended in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations—New York, 2020 – 2023
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2020 – 2022
- The New York Law Journal: Distinguished Leader, 2022
- American Lawyer: Northeast Trailblazer, 2021
- Crain’s New York Business: Notable Women in Law, 2019
Rebecca's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.05.24
Press Coverage | 03.04.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 12.01.23
Crowell & Moring Named to “GIR 100” for Ninth Consecutive Year
Practices
- White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement
- Government Contracts Investigations
- Litigation and Trial
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Securities Fraud and Financial Investigations
- National Security
- Supply Chain Management
- State Attorneys General
- Monitorships and Independent Counsel
- Investigations
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Litigation and Disputes
- Financial Services Regulatory and Enforcement
Industries
Rebecca's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.05.24
Press Coverage | 03.04.24
Firm News | 2 min read | 12.01.23
Crowell & Moring Named to “GIR 100” for Ninth Consecutive Year