George also counsels clients on corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance programs relating to the securities and anti-corruption laws.
Prior to joining Venable, George was a senior counsel in the SEC’s Enforcement Division in New York and Washington, DC, where he investigated federal securities law violations, including accounting fraud, improper mutual fund trading, market manipulation, and FCPA violations. He worked closely with other federal and state agencies, including DOJ, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and the New York Attorney General’s Office.
In addition to his securities enforcement and compliance practice, George also represents companies and individuals in private securities litigation, corporate governance, and other business disputes, as well as in False Claims Act investigations and litigation.