Brittany Wilhelm represents clients in high-stakes investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission. She has experience defending corporations, their directors and officers, and other individuals against actions relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the False Claims Act (FCA), securities fraud, accounting irregularities, health care fraud, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) matters, and other alleged wrongdoing.
Brittany is also experienced in conducting internal investigations into allegations of misconduct. She has conducted cross-border investigations around the globe, including in China, Germany, Mexico, and Vietnam. Building on her investigations experience, Brittany frequently counsels clients on compliance-related issues, including the federal securities laws and the FCPA, to avoid government investigations and enforcement actions. She has deep experience assisting companies in developing and enhancing their compliance programs and internal controls.
In addition, Brittany represents corporate clients in complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience in various aspects of pretrial and trial procedures, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, depositions, and witness examinations.
Brittany volunteers as a high school speech and debate coach. She also represents Jones Day on the Leadership Council of Engage! Cleveland, a community organization for young professionals and business leaders.
Expérience
- Cleveland State University (J.D. summa cum laude 2017; Recipient, Faculty Award for Highest Academic Grade Average, Class of 2017; Publications Editor, Cleveland State Law Review); The University of Akron (B.A. in English summa cum laude 2014)
- Ohio and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- Legal Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio (Summer 2015)
Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Star in Securities Litigation (2024)
- Judicial Externship with the Honorable Dan A. Polster, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (Spring 2016)