Temitope K. Yusuf is an associate in the New York office. Tope’s practice primarily focuses on white collar criminal defense and employment litigation. She has advised clients under investigation by the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission and New York District Attorney’s Office. Tope’s experience includes providing counseling, developing compliance policies and procedures, and conducting internal investigations related to alleged criminal activity such as, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. Tope has also represented corporations in various employment related matters including discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes and inquiries from the Department of Labor. She frequently provides clients with guidance on employee manuals, social media issues and compliance training on federal, state and local laws.

Representative matters include:

• Defended export company in an investigation by the Inspector General of the Export-Import Bank and Department of Justice involving allegations of kickbacks and fraud
• Led internal investigations involving Foreign Corrupt Practices act matters
• Advised manufacturing company regarding the development of a comprehensive compliance program
• Participated in defense of pharmaceutical company in a Department of Justice investigation involving claims regarding off-label promotion
• Participated in internal investigation of medical organization in connection with potential Medicaid violations
• Conducted internal employment investigation involving claims of discrimination
• Advised franchise restaurant on numerous compliance policies and procedures including implementation of best practices for hiring
• Conducted training programs for employers regarding compliance with federal, state and local employment laws
• Represented non-profit organization in discrimination inquiry by New York State Division of Human Rights