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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.
Nestlé • Switzerland
Oversees compliance with economic sanctions regulations and anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.
MLL Legal AG • Switzerland
Focused on international litigation and regulatory matters, particularly economic sanctions and competition law.
DLA Piper LLP (US) • Washington, D.C.
Worked on FCPA investigations and various compliance litigations.
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