Tiffany Wynn is a counsel in Crowell & Moring's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group. Her practice focuses on white collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement actions, government investigations, and corporate internal investigations. She has represented individuals and companies in investigations led by the DOJ, SEC, and other federal and state regulators in matters involving allegations of fraud and regulatory non-compliance, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, anti-money laundering investigations, potential environmental crimes, and False Claims Act (FCA) litigation.
Tiffany is also an active participant in Crowell & Moring's pro bono program.
Representative Engagements
- Represented international financial institution in connection with DOJ investigation of money laundering, FCPA violations, and kleptocracy.
- Represented defense-sector contractor in connection with alleged civil FCA violations, which concluded with the dismissal of all claims against client.
- Represented aerospace company in an internal investigation and subsequent voluntary disclosure to the DOJ and SEC of potential violations of the FCPA and other federal offenses; client avoided any criminal or civil charges.
- Defended advanced technology manufacturer in DOJ investigation into potential FCA and/or fraud allegations related to supply of armored vehicle spares to government; client avoided any criminal or civil charges.
- Represented aviation-industry company in an internal investigation regarding potential violations of the FCPA and other federal offenses.
- Represented corporate officer in conjunction with company's internal investigation and subsequent voluntary disclosure to the DOJ regarding potential violations of the FCPA and other federal offenses.
Tiffany received her J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, where she participated in the Institute for Public Representation and successfully represented victims of employment discrimination. Tiffany received her undergraduate degree from Duke University.
Affiliations
Admitted to Practice: District of Columbia, Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Memberships/Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Member, Global Anti-Corruption Committee and International White Collar Committee
- Women's Bar Association of DC: Co-Chair, Raising the Bar Editorial Board
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association: Member, Washington, DC Chapter
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"Paycheck Protection Program Investigations," Investigations: Readiness and Response Webinar Series
(April 30, 2021).
Presenters: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, and Tiffany Wynn.
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"The COVID-19 Pandemic and Downstream Risk: What Companies Should Do Now to Protect Themselves Against Government Investigations and Enforcement Later," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 7, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas A. Hanusik, David B. Robbins, Paul M. Rosen, Gail D. Zirkelbach, and Tiffany Wynn.
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"From ESI to Evidence: Document Preservation, Collection and Analysis," Crowell & Moring's Investigations Workshop 2019, Washington, DC
(May 8, 2019).
Moderator: Stephen M. Byers; Speakers: John E. Davis, Tiffany Wynn, and Nimrod Haim Aviad.
Publications
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"Congress Trains Its Sights On The Fintech Industry’s Role In Issuing Allegedly Fraudulent PPP Loans," Westlaw Today
(June 21, 2021).
Authors: Olivia Lynch, Arlen Pyenson, Tiffany Wynn, Gabrielle Trujillo, and Rebecca Monck Ricigliano.
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"The CARES Act And Lessons From The Past: What Prior Investigative Responses To Crises Tell Us About The Future," Westlaw
(April 27, 2020).
Authors Rebecca M. Ricigliano, David B. Robbins, Byron R. Brown, and Tiffany Wynn.
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"House Bill Lays Out New Whistleblower Protections for Contractors," Crowell & Moring's Whistleblower Watch
(July 29, 2016).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
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"Senate Passes Whistleblower Protection (Again)" Crowell & Moring's Whistleblower Watch
(July 30, 2015).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
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"Third Time''s a Charm? Senators Revive Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers in Criminal Antitrust Cases," Crowell & Moring's Whistleblower Watch
(June 22, 2015).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
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"Hotline Reports and Substantiated Whistleblower Retaliation Claims on the Rise," Crowell & Moring's Whistleblower Watch
(March 26, 2015).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
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"Whistleblower Owes Costs in Failed False Claims Act Suit," Crowell & Moring's Whistleblower Watch
(February 4, 2015).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
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"Department of Defense Releases Proposed 'Counterfeit Electronic Part' Acquisition Regulations," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 22, 2013).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
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"Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreements," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 15, 2013).
Author: Tiffany Wynn.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Congress Trains its Sights on the FinTech Industry’s Role in Issuing Allegedly Fraudulent PPP Loans,"
White Collar Alert
(June 7, 2021).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Arlen Pyenson, Tiffany Wynn, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"Biden’s First 100 Days: Developments to Date and What Lies Ahead,"
Administrative Law Alert
(May 7, 2021).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Michael K. Atkinson, Tim Shadyac, Troy A. Barsky, Byron R. Brown, Caroline E. Brown, Robert A. Burton, Matthew Cohen, Kelly T. Currie, Jodi G. Daniel, W. Scott Douglas, Carina C. Federico, Paul Freeman, Thomas P. Gies, Alexis J. Gilman, Christine B. Hawes, Robert Holleyman, Stacie Heller, S. Starling Marshall, Shelley Su, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Scott L. Winkelman, Tiffany Wynn, Kate Beale
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"Avoiding Loan Forgiveness Is No Shield from False Claims Act Liability in Latest Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Settlement,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(April 23, 2021).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Tiffany Wynn
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"SEC Risk Alert Provides Valuable Reminders Concerning Importance of Compliance with SAR Reporting Requirements,"
Administrative Law Alert
(April 21, 2021).
Contacts: Caroline E. Brown, Michelle Ann Gitlitz, Carlton Greene, Tiffany Wynn, Allison Skager
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"Revisions to DOJ’s Corporate Compliance Guidance Indicate that a Dynamic, Data-Driven and Well-Resourced Compliance Program is More Important than Ever,"
White Collar Alert
(June 8, 2020).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Carlton Greene, Derek A. Hahn, Thomas A. Hanusik, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Paul Freeman, Tiffany Wynn
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"Preparing for COVID Investigation and Enforcement,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 4, 2020).
Contacts: Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Byron R. Brown, Tiffany Wynn
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"CARES Act Means Welcome Relief for Many, But Not Without Plenty of Scrutiny for Those Who Partake,"
White Collar Alert
(April 3, 2020).
Contacts: Kelly T. Currie, James G. Flood, Thomas A. Hanusik, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Paul M. Rosen, Tiffany Wynn
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"DOJ Centralizes Guidance on "The Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 7, 2019).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Derek A. Hahn, Tiffany Wynn, Lorraine M. Campos, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Paul Freeman, Nkechi Kanu, Payal Nanavati
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"DOJ's FCPA Pilot Program Issues First Public Declination Under Trump Administration,"
White Collar Alert
(June 21, 2017).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Derek A. Hahn, Tiffany Wynn
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"Supreme Court Rules SEC Disgorgement Is a Penalty Subject to Five-Year Statute of Limitations,"
White Collar Alert
(June 6, 2017).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Daniel L. Zelenko, Nimrod Haim Aviad, Tiffany Wynn
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"Are Commercial Bribes the "Broken Windows" of the FCPA?,"
(February 25, 2015).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Daniel L. Zelenko, Tiffany Wynn
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""Meaningful Consideration" of Procurement's Primary Activity Required in Size Standard Determinations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 16, 2014).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Tiffany Wynn
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"Nonmanufacturer Rule Applies to Procurements for Services,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 25, 2014).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Tiffany Wynn
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"In Texas, Exclusive Means Exclusive,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 20, 2013).
Contact: Tiffany Wynn
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"DoD's Proposed Counterfeit Electronic Parts Rules Are Short on Details,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 22, 2013).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Tiffany Wynn
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"Initial Loading of Critical Software May Not Always Define Country of Origin,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 10, 2013).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Tiffany Wynn
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