Michael O'Leary

Michael O'Leary is an experienced legal professional serving as Of Counsel at Holland & Hart LLP in Washington, D.C.12 His practice focuses on government investigations, white-collar defense, and regulatory compliance matters.

Background and Experience

Michael O'Leary has a diverse background in both prosecution and defense:

• Former Federal Prosecutor: He previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida in Miami.1
• Judicial Clerkship: O'Leary clerked for the Honorable Cecilia M. Altonaga, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.1

Areas of Expertise

O'Leary's practice encompasses several key areas:

1. Compliance and Regulatory Issues: He counsels businesses on matters related to:

   • Foreign bribery
   • Money laundering
   • Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
   • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
   • Foreign Agents Registration Act
   • U.S. economic sanctions programs1

2. Investigations and Enforcement Actions: O'Leary represents companies and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions by domestic and foreign regulatory and criminal authorities.1

3. White-Collar Defense: As a former prosecutor, he brings extensive experience to white-collar criminal investigations.3

Notable Work

Some of Michael O'Leary's notable representations include:

• Advising a major defense contractor on ITAR violations and export compliance protocols.1
• Counseling a Fortune 100 heavy equipment manufacturer on U.S. export controls and economic sanctions compliance.1
• Representing U.S. Government employees in civil actions related to the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.1
• Advising companies on anti-money laundering and anti-corruption compliance issues.1

Michael O'Leary's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as Government Investigations and White Collar Defense Counsel at Holland & Hart LLP in Washington, D.C.2