Olivia Singelmann is a litigation partner with Foley & Lardner LLP in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Olivia primarily advises multinational corporations across industries on adhering to the business conduct and compliance expectations of various U.S. regulators, including the DOJ, SEC, and PCAOB. She advises these corporations on strategically managing and mitigating their risk at all stages of the regulatory compliance and government enforcement lifecycle. Her wide-ranging experience spans conducting global compliance risk assessments; building effective international trade and anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance programs; leading internal investigations; defending companies and executives in government enforcement actions; and advising on compliance remediation. Olivia leverages this breadth of experience to represent clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and collaborate with clients to resolve disputes and strategically mitigate litigation risks. Additionally, through the use technology, including AI, to facilitate the review of large volumes of electronic data, Olivia ensures maximum efficiency in managing investigations and litigation.

International Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations

Olivia has significant experience advising multinational corporations on complying with global anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.. She also advises these corporations on issues related to U.S. economic sanctions (OFAC), export controls, and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

Securities Enforcement

Olivia has extensive experience leading internal investigations for corporations on matters involving U.S. securities laws. She also represents accounting firms and their partners in SEC and PCAOB enforcement proceedings.

Commercial/ Business Disputes

Olivia represents a diverse range of national and international businesses, from pharmaceutical companies to insurance brokers, in complex litigation before state and federal courts.

Latin America

Olivia, a fluent Spanish speaker, has extensive experience leading investigations and defending enforcement actions arising out of Latin America. She advises companies and their Latin American operations, including within Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, and Ecuador, on compliance with U.S. laws. Her language skills and in-depth knowledge of U.S. regulatory risks make her an invaluable asset to clients operating in Latin America.