Latham & Watkins announced that Ryan Rohlfsen has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice and as a member of the Litigation & Trial Department.
Rohlfsen advises multinational corporations, boards of directors, and senior executives on high-stakes government-facing civil and criminal matters, internal investigations, litigation, compliance issues, and crisis management matters across global markets.
According to the firm, Rohlfsen has represented clients across six continents and has extensive experience handling matters involving international and domestic corruption investigations, securities and accounting fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, sanctions and export controls, data privacy, and state consumer protection matters.
Latham stated that Rohlfsen routinely guides public and private companies through complex government investigations and compliance matters, including advising companies on the development and enhancement of corporate compliance programs.
Prior to joining Latham, Rohlfsen was a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP. Earlier in his career, he served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Fraud Section in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, where he led investigations involving securities fraud, healthcare fraud, domestic corruption, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement.
The firm said Rohlfsen’s addition further strengthens its global white collar, investigations, and regulatory enforcement capabilities as corporations continue facing increasingly complex cross-border compliance and enforcement challenges.
Rohlfsen earned his JD from Drake University Law School and his BA from Drake University.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan to Latham. Ryan is a highly regarded international white collar lawyer with extensive experience helping clients manage risk, navigate enforcement challenges, and respond to sensitive matters. He will be an important resource for clients in the United States and around the world.”
Mary Rose Alexander, Managing Partner, Chicago Office, Latham & Watkins
“With over two decades of experience around the world, including as a former senior US federal prosecutor and trial lawyer, Ryan brings exceptional credentials and deep investigations, compliance, and government enforcement defense expertise to Latham.”
Terra Reynolds, Global Vice Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice And Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group, Latham & Watkins
“Ryan’s judgment, litigation experience, and deep understanding of complex cross-border investigations and corporate fraud make him a strong addition to the firm. He has the kind of practical perspective clients value when the stakes are high, and we are excited to welcome him to the team.”
Sean Berkowitz, Member, Executive Committee, Latham & Watkins
“I’m delighted to join Latham and work alongside a team that is widely regarded for its exceptional depth and global reach. The firm’s scale and seamless integration across offices and practices uniquely positions us to help clients manage risks in an evolving global regulatory environment, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the firm to support clients navigating their most significant enforcement challenges.”
Ryan Rohlfsen, Partner, Latham & Watkins
