Michael Garcia
Biography
Overview
Experience
Investigation of global money laundering scheme
Represented a global financial institution in a regulatory enforcement action concerning the institution's AML compliance program.
Investigation of alleged accounting irregularities
Represented the audit committee in an investigation into allegations of accounting irregularities.
Investigation into FCPA violations
Represented the audit committee in an investigation into FCPA violations.
Federal grand jury investigation
Represented a financial institution in a federal grand jury investigation into Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering compliance.
Improper revenue recognition investigation
Represented a public company in an investigation into allegations of improper revenue recognition.
Corporate misconduct investigation
Represented a public company in an investigation into allegations of conflicts of interest and the misappropriation of corporate assets.
Corporate misconduct investigation
Represented a public company subsidiary in connection with allegations of kickbacks, misappropriation of corporate assets and conflicts of interest.
Government investigation
Represented a public company in a government investigation, following a multi-year restatement of the financial statements.
Corporate misconduct investigation
Represented a portfolio company in an investigation involving allegations of commercial bribery.
SEC investigation
Represented a public company in a government investigation, following a multi-year restatement of the financial statements.
SEC subpoena
Represented a public accounting firm in responding to an SEC subpoena for audit workpapers.
Derivative litigation
Represented a public company in derivative litigation arising from a going-private transaction with a majority shareholder.
PCAOB examination
Advised a public accounting firm in connection with a PCAOB examination.
"FinCEN and US Federal Banking Agencies Clarify Risk-Based Obligations on Politically Exposed Persons," FCCED, September 2020
Audit Committee Responsibilities and the Risk of Restatement, Today's General Counsel, August/September 2013
Leading Individual, The Legal 500 Latin America, 2023
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2014–2016
Top Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2009–2011, 2013