Dr. James Reardon

Professor

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Biography

James F. Reardon is a Professor at the University of Fribourg, where he teaches Academic Writing and Referencing. His expertise lies in compliance with economic sanctions regulations and anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) policies. He has served as Senior Compliance Counsel for Nestlé, overseeing compliance matters related to economic sanctions. Prior to his role at Nestlé, Reardon worked as a counsel at MLL Legal AG, focusing on international litigation and arbitration, as well as regulatory issues, particularly in economic sanctions and competition law. He has a rich background at DLA Piper LLP (US), where he concentrated on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, compliance conflicts, securities litigation, and antitrust compliance. His extensive research includes publications in the areas of corruption and economic sanctions, and he is known for his lectures concerning financial institutions. An academic visitor at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies at Oxford University, Reardon is trained in civil and common law and is admitted to practice in Geneva and Illinois. He holds a Ph.D. (Magna cum Laude), as well as a Master of Law and Bachelor of Law (both Magna and cum Laude respectively, bilingual in French and German) from the University of Fribourg, and a J.D. from Northwestern University, where he was on the Dean’s List.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Compliance Counsel

— Present

Nestlé • Switzerland

Oversees compliance with economic sanctions regulations and anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.

Counsel

— Present

MLL Legal AG • Switzerland

Focused on international litigation and regulatory matters, particularly economic sanctions and competition law.

Associate

— Present

DLA Piper LLP (US) • Washington, D.C.

Worked on FCPA investigations and various compliance litigations.

Requirements for University of Fribourg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a related field Minimum 60-90 ECTS in the chosen discipline
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Language proficiency certificate
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply to English-taught Master programs across SES and Science faculties.