Daniel Bernstein represents clients in complex litigation, internal investigations, and government enforcement actions. He also counsels organizations on ethics and compliance programs, with extensive experience related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other laws affecting international businesses.
In his litigation practice, Daniel helps clients resolve commercial disputes both in and out of court. He handles pleadings, briefs, electronic discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, trials, appeals, and overall strategy.
Experience
- Multinational manufacturer in FCPA/anti-corruption investigation conducted by DOJ, SEC, and Brazilian authorities, as well as collateral litigation, related to "Operation Car Wash."
- Multiple global technology companies in anti-corruption and trade controls compliance counseling, due diligence, and program design and implementation.
- Global pharmaceutical company in bribery and bid-rigging investigation.
- Food supply company in internal investigation into allegations of bribery in connection with company's business in Eastern Europe.
- Consumer products company in FCPA and related securities law investigations conducted by the DOJ and SEC.
Perspectives
February 11, 2025
President Trump Presses Pause on FCPA Enforcement — But Bribery Is Still Illegal and Compliance Programs Still Matter
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
February 7, 2025
New Attorney General Announces Priorities and Procedures for FCPA Enforcement
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
February 2025
Deskbook on Internal Investigations, Corporate Compliance, and White Collar Issues (2nd ed.)
Practising Law Institute
January 16, 2025
Global Anti-Corruption Insights: Winter 2025
Update on Recent Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance Developments
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Recognition
Best Lawyers
"Ones to Watch" Commercial Litigation (NY) (2024-2025)
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Stanford Law School, 2009
- B.A., Yale University, 2005, magna cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, The Honorable Sidney H. Stein