Rich is a seasoned former federal prosecutor who represents financial institutions and range of other businesses and individuals facing investigation by federal and state law enforcement and regulatory authorities. He also represents business and individual victims of crime.
Rich has extensive experience in representing businesses, individuals, and particularly financial services firms, before federal and state prosecutors and regulators. He regularly advises businesses regarding the prevention of corruption and compliance with anti-bribery laws. Rich also is a seasoned trial lawyer who has tried more than 35 civil and criminal cases to verdict in jurisdictions around the country. He regularly provides advice regarding dealing with money transmission licensure and related issues, as well as government sanctions against foreign countries, in addition to compliance with regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control, also known as OFAC, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN. He is a member of the firm's White Collar + Government Investigations practice.
Prior to joining the firm, Rich served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia for 11 years and was chief of the Fraud Section and deputy chief of the Criminal Division. While an assistant U.S. attorney, Rich prosecuted dozens of public corruption, tax, and commercial fraud cases. Earlier in his career, Rich was a law clerk for the Hon. Max Rosenn, U.S. Circuit Court Judge, and the Hon J. William Ditter, Jr., U.S. District Judge.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
Troutman Pepper Financial Services
09.12.23
FinCEN Issues Alert for Financial Institutions on Red Flags for “Pig Butchering” Schemes
Speaking Engagements
09.12.23
TPPPA 2023 Solving the Payments Puzzle Conference
Troutman Pepper Financial Services
09.11.23
TPPPA 2023 Solving the Payments Puzzle Conference
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
09.05.23
Evaluating Government Sanctions in the Payments Industry
Podcasts
09.05.23
Evaluating Government Sanctions in the Payments Industry
Speaking Engagements
11.16.22
2022 TPPPA Annual Conference, Solving the Payments Puzzle