Bethany Hengsbach

Bethany Hengsbach is an attorney and advisor with a career spanning nearly 25 years, dedicated to resolving complex issues across various legal domains like ethics and compliance, civil litigation, white collar defense, and internal investigations. She serves as an Independent Integrity Monitor, offering preemptive ethics evaluations, compliance appraisals, and required regulatory oversight at both federal and state levels. Her expertise encompasses settling government enforcement actions, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and addressing licensing concerns.

Bethany Hengsbach is a nationally acknowledged expert in anti-bribery and corruption, with a commendable background in counseling boards of directors and audit committees on intricate legal matters. She has represented clients before prominent institutions such as the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, and several State Attorneys General. With a proven track record, she excels in aiding organizations in flourishing while effectively mitigating risks.

Noteworthy for her extensive international experience, Bethany Hengsbach has conducted investigations across the EMEA region, Asia, and Latin America. She possesses a profound understanding of the cultural nuances associated with cross-border issues, enriching her global perspective in handling legal challenges.

In her educational journey, Bethany Hengsbach pursued her J.D. at DePaul University College of Law and graduated with distinction in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also delved into International Anti-Trust Law at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.

Bethany Hengsbach's professional engagements include roles like Managing Director of Global Corporate Compliance at Affiliated Monitors, Inc., General Counsel at BLACK SWAN HOSPITALITY LLC, and partnerships at prestigious law firms like Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. Her career path also features experiences as a Senior Associate at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and Wildman Harrold, along with an Associate position at Williams, Montgomery, and John, Ltd.