Helen Hwang represents businesses, individuals, and Boards of Directors in internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and high-risk compliance matters. Her practice spans a wide range…
Helen Hwang represents businesses, individuals, and Boards of Directors in internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and high-risk compliance matters. Her practice spans a wide range of issues, including the False Claims Act (FCA), anti-corruption laws (including the FCPA), fraud, export controls, and workplace misconduct.
Helen co-leads the firm’s Asia Compliance and Investigations practice, where she helps clients navigate cross-border regulatory challenges, particularly those arising in China and other key markets in Asia. She has extensive experience managing multi-jurisdictional investigations and regulatory inquiries, including matters involving parallel scrutiny by U.S. regulatory agencies and agencies in other jurisdictions.
She is a trusted advisor to in-house legal and compliance teams, regularly assisting clients with:
Conducting internal investigations and responding to inquiries from U.S. enforcement agencies, such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and regulators outside the U.S.
Advising Audit Committees and Boards of Directors in connection with sensitive investigations, whistleblower allegations, compliance oversight, and internal controls.
Leading investigations involving conflicts of interest, connected hiring, and allegations of procurement fraud under the False Claims Act.
Performing risk assessments and internal reviews related to anti-corruption compliance.
Investigating complex workplace culture issues, including matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other forms of employee misconduct.
Assessing and enhancing corporate compliance programs, including global anti-corruption policies, training, reporting structures, and third-party oversight.
Conducting anti-corruption due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Helen’s clients span a diverse range of industries, including technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defense, gaming, entertainment, and retail. She has deep experience managing matters with cross-border dimensions and navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional enforcement regimes.
Helen has been recognized by Global Investigations Review as one of the world’s top 100 “Women in Investigations.”
In addition to her client work, Helen maintains an active pro bono practice. She advises nonprofits focused on expanding educational access for underserved students; assists families in Los Angeles in finalizing adoptions and securing access to essential services and benefits; advocates for juvenile asylum seekers; and represents survivors of domestic violence.
Helen Hwang represents businesses, individuals, and Boards of Directors in internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and high-risk compliance matters. Her practice spans a wide range…
Helen Hwang represents businesses, individuals, and Boards of Directors in internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and high-risk compliance matters. Her practice spans a wide range of issues, including the False Claims Act (FCA), anti-corruption laws (including the FCPA), fraud, export controls, and workplace misconduct.
Helen co-leads the firm’s Asia Compliance and Investigations practice, where she helps clients navigate cross-border regulatory challenges, particularly those arising in China and other key markets in Asia. She has extensive experience managing multi-jurisdictional investigations and regulatory inquiries, including matters involving parallel scrutiny by U.S. regulatory agencies and agencies in other jurisdictions.
She is a trusted advisor to in-house legal and compliance teams, regularly assisting clients with:
Conducting internal investigations and responding to inquiries from U.S. enforcement agencies, such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and regulators outside the U.S.
Advising Audit Committees and Boards of Directors in connection with sensitive investigations, whistleblower allegations, compliance oversight, and internal controls.
Leading investigations involving conflicts of interest, connected hiring, and allegations of procurement fraud under the False Claims Act.
Performing risk assessments and internal reviews related to anti-corruption compliance.
Investigating complex workplace culture issues, including matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other forms of employee misconduct.
Assessing and enhancing corporate compliance programs, including global anti-corruption policies, training, reporting structures, and third-party oversight.
Conducting anti-corruption due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Helen’s clients span a diverse range of industries, including technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defense, gaming, entertainment, and retail. She has deep experience managing matters with cross-border dimensions and navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional enforcement regimes.
Helen has been recognized by Global Investigations Review as one of the world’s top 100 “Women in Investigations.”
In addition to her client work, Helen maintains an active pro bono practice. She advises nonprofits focused on expanding educational access for underserved students; assists families in Los Angeles in finalizing adoptions and securing access to essential services and benefits; advocates for juvenile asylum seekers; and represents survivors of domestic violence.
