Tiffany Wynn is a partner in Crowell & Moring's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group and a member of the firm's Investigations Practice. 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, Congress, 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, alleged environmental crimes, and False Claims Act (FCA) litigation.
Tiffany is also an active participant in Crowell & Moring's pro bono program and a co-chair for the firm's Women's Leadership Initiative.
While in law school, Tiffany participated in the Institute for Public Representation and successfully represented victims of employment discrimination.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
- American Bar Association: Member, Global Anti-Corruption Committee and International White Collar Committee
- American Bar Foundation: Fellow
- Women's Bar Association of DC: Member
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association: Member, Washington, D.C. Chapter
Representative Matters
Representative FCPA Engagements
- 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.
- Represented international financial institution in connection with DOJ investigation of money laundering, FCPA violations, and kleptocracy.
- 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.
Representative Enforcement and Investigation Engagements
- Representing financial services company in FinCEN investigation concerning alleged Bank Secrecy Act violations.
- Representing former employee of multinational automobile manufacturer in criminal investigation concerning alleged Clean Air Act violations.
- Represented CEO of defense contractor in federal grand jury investigation of allegedly improper campaign contributions to sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
- Represented career civil servant in congressional investigation concerning IRS’s Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division.
Representative FCA Investigations and Litigation
- Represented defense-sector contractor in connection with alleged civil FCA violations, which concluded with the dismissal of all claims against client.
- 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 former employee of national consulting firm in internal and civil fraud investigation of alleged overcharging based on Cost Accounting Standards violations.
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Heading, and Practical Steps to Implement Now: The DOJ’s Updated Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies and What They Mean for Companies Today," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2023.
(March 8, 2023).
Presenters: Tiffany Wynn, Stephen M. Byers, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano
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"WLI Presents: Surviving and Thriving in an Era of Perpetual Crisis," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(April 14, 2022).
Speakers: Michelle D. Coleman and Tiffany Wynn.
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"Supply Chain Webinar Series: White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Issues," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 24, 2022).
Speakers: Caroline E. Brown, Derek A. Hahn, Agustin Orozco and Tiffany Wynn.
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"Anticorruption/ FCPA," Retail Industry Leaders Association Consumer Products Committee Virtual Meeting
(October 5 - 6, 2021).
Speakers: Derek A. Hahn and Tiffany Wynn
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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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"Supply Chain Pressures Trigger Escalating FCPA Risks — Impact on Retailers," Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(November 22, 2021).
Authors: Chris Murphy, Tiffany Wynn and Derek A. Hahn.
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"DOJ's 'Déjà Vu All Over Again' For Corporate Crime," Westlaw Today
(November 10, 2021).
Authors: Thomas A. Hanusik, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Sarah Bartle, and Tiffany Wynn.
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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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"Updated DOJ Guidance Keeps Compliance in the Spotlight,"
White Collar Alert
(March 8, 2023).
Contacts: Sarah Bartle, Derek A. Hahn, Preston L. Pugh, Tiffany Wynn
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"DOJ’s “Déjà vu All Over Again” for Corporate Crime,"
White Collar Alert
(November 1, 2021).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Daniel L. Zelenko, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Sarah Bartle, Tiffany Wynn
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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, Tiffany Wynn, Arlen Pyenson
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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, 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, Paul Freeman, Carlton Greene, Derek A. Hahn, Thomas A. Hanusik, 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, 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, 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
Press Coverage
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DOJ's Definition For Extraordinary Cooperation 'Leaves a Little To Be Desired,' Lawyer Says
March 9, 2023 — Export Compliance Daily
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Crowell & Moring Promotes Largest Partner Class In Its History
January 11, 2023 — Law360
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How These Mentoring GCs Help Diverse Associates Stand Out
April 26, 2022 — Law360
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Expert Tells Federal Contractors to Play It Safe, Invest in Compliance
May 12, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
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FCPA Powerhouse: Crowell & Moring
May 29, 2013 — Law360
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Va. Decision Casts Doubt On Contractor Teaming Plans
May 20, 2013 — Law360
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Agencies That Miss Small-Biz Goals Could Face Penalties
January 25, 2012 — Federal Computer Week, Quoted
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