REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
David C. Rybicki
GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT
Obtained rare post-indictment deferred prosecution agreement for the former CEO and Board
Chairman of Russia’s largest privately held banking group after making widespread challenges to
the government’s evidence and obtaining a suppression order in a criminal enforcement matter
brought by DOJ’s KleptoCapture Task Force and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District
of New York alleging violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
A former Fortune 100 CEO in a grand jury investigation brought by the US Attorney’s Office for
the Southern District of New York involving alleged fraud in connection with a
multibillion-dollar infrastructure credit facility and sovereign guarantee.
A global nuclear engineering company in parallel federal and state criminal fraud proceedings
involving the DOJ and a state AG's office, resulting in declination of prosecution from all
enforcement agencies involved.
A global public consumer goods company in parallel criminal and civil investigations brought by
the DOJ and federal regulatory agencies involving alleged violations of the Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act.
One of the world’s largest private corrections companies in an investigation led by the DOJ’s
Civil Rights Division.
A multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company in a False Claims Act investigation
brought by multiple US Attorneys’ Offices.
An international aviation industry service provider in a False Claims Act investigation brought
by the DOJ’s Civil Division.
A law firm in the DOJ Special Counsel Investigation related to possible unauthorized removal and
retention of classified documents discovered at the Penn Biden Center and the Wilmington,
Delaware, private residence of President Biden.
A prominent Washington, D.C., lobbyist in the DOJ Special Counsel Investigation and prosecutions
referenced and described in United States v. Robert Hunter Biden.
The former CEO of an international commodities trading and logistics group in a tax evasion
prosecution brought by DOJ’s Tax Division and the US Attorney’s Office for the District of
Columbia.
A Fortune 500 multinational mobile payment company in multiple federal investigations related to
CARES Act stimulus program funding.
A multinational information technology services and consulting company in connection with an
investigation by a major US financial regulatory agency.
A major international offshore drilling contractor in connection with investigations by the DOJ
and SEC into alleged violations of the FCPA arising from contracts with Brazilian state
petroleum corporation Petrobras, resulting in declination of prosecution.
A petroleum infrastructure and services company in connection with a DOJ Fraud Section
investigation into potential FCPA violations in Asia and South America, resulting in a
declination of prosecution under the FCPA Pilot Program.
The CEO of a national emergency services provider in a False Claims Act investigation led by the
DOJ’s Civil Division, multiple US Attorneys' Offices, and state attorneys general.
A leading Silicon Valley technology company in a False Claims Act investigation related to
multiple government research grants.
A tech entrepreneur and investor in a federal securities fraud investigation related to
cryptocurrency trading and promotion.
The founder and CEO of an investment management fund in a securities fraud investigation and
prosecution brought by the DOJ’s Fraud Section.
A Washington, D.C.-based research think tank in a False Claims Act investigation by the US
Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
The CEO of a publicly traded clean energy-manufacturing company in a state AG investigation
related to allegations of tax fraud.
Multiple entities and individuals before the DOJ in extradition proceedings and evidentiary
requests by foreign governments made pursuant to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs).
Individuals and companies in DOJ grand jury investigations and enforcement actions involving
alleged criminal violations of campaign finance law, the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), and the
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA).
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS
A global social media platform in the House Select Committee on the January 6th Capitol Attack
investigation and subsequent inquiries by the Senate Commerce Committee, House Committee on
Oversight and Accountability, House Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, and
House Judiciary Committee.
The CEO of a global social media platform in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee
related to online child safety issues.
A major public employees’ retirement system in a House Judiciary Committee inquiry in connection
with ESG investment practices.
A national nonprofit healthcare system in Senate Finance Committee and Senate Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) inquiries related to federal healthcare programs.
A nonprofit foundation in Senate Commerce Committee and House Committee on Oversight and
Accountability inquiries related to energy policy advocacy.
An international aviation industry service provider in a House Select Subcommittee on the
Coronavirus Crisis inquiry into CARES Act pandemic relief funding and subsequent Office of
Inspector General investigation.
The former CEO of a major public education advocacy organization in a House Judiciary Committee
investigation and testimonial subpoena matter involving national and domestic security policy.
A US university system in a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability investigation into
disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts.
CROSS-BORDER AND INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
A leading global investment management firm in connection with the Panama Papers international
data leak.
A multinational public pharmaceutical company in connection with allegations of foreign bribery
in multiple jurisdictions on five continents.
A multinational luxury fashion brand holding company related to sensitive matters involving
legal and reputational risk.
A national healthcare system related to compliance with state and federal healthcare programs.
A leading international professional association related to tax compliance and related matters.
A major US museum in a cross-border investigation and dispute involving a foreign government
before the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs and Criminal Division.
An international healthcare provider related to allegations of foreign bribery and kickbacks.
A national retail chain related to employment of illegal workers.
A major academic medical center in an academic research misconduct investigation.
OTHER ADVOCACY
Advised a multinational investment management company on anti-bribery and corruption due
diligence for acquisition of multiple logistics facilities in China.
Advised a South American banking group in arbitration regarding claims arising out of actions by
an Asian bank regulator.
Represented multiple investment funds and individuals before the Madoff Victim Fund and the
DOJ’s Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Section (MLARS) in claims by victims of the Madoff
fraud.
Advised on design and implementation of anti-bribery compliance and training programs for
clients with matters pending before the DOJ and SEC.
