Irina K. Bleustein

Irina Bleustein develops and executes effective strategies to challenge the government's enforcement efforts in high-stakes white collar matters on behalf of top corporate and individual clients. She has helped clients obtain declinations, post-indictment dismissals of charges, and favorable negotiated resolutions. In addition to defending clients facing U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and congressional investigations related to allegations of fraud and corruption, Irina conducts internal investigations around the globe, litigates cases in federal court, and counsels clients on compliance matters.

Irina has represented several Fortune 20 companies, five CEOs, and a former U.S. Congressman, along with numerous other leading multinational corporations and executives. Her experience spans a variety of industries, including automotive, retail, health care, pharmaceuticals, banking, information technology, sports, politics, media, mining, oil and gas, international logistics, and aerospace. In particular, Irina has deep experience advising clients on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), including understanding the intricacies of past enforcement actions, investigating alleged misconduct, and formulating best practices for compliance. Irina also has experience advising clients on sanctions-related matters. She is adept at helping clients navigate cross-border issues that often arise in international investigations, such as privilege and data privacy considerations. Irina regularly uses her native Russian-language skills in investigations.

Prior to attending law school, Irina worked at the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section as an honors paralegal specialist. During her two years at the DOJ, she participated in six complex criminal fraud trials and helped indict dozens of health care fraud cases in federal courts across the country.