Best Practices in Internal Investigations

CLE Companion is a leading virtual Continuing Legal Education provider offering top-quality courses to lawyers across the US and Canada. Its mission is to utilize technologies to support the completion of CLE with unparalleled convenience and value.    

Jordi C. Martinez-Cid is a Partner at León Cosgrove LLP, where he focuses on representing financial institutions, media and entertainment companies, and international clients in a wide variety of matters at all stages of litigation and arbitration. Relevant experience includes leading cross-border investigations regarding FCPA concerns, another for a Central American bank regarding internal controls and anti-money laundering measures, representing banks with regards to examinations by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and regularly advising clients with regards to legal and regulatory risks. Former law clerk to the Honorable Federico A. Moreno of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In-house secondee to NBC Universal supporting the Litigation and Compliance departments

John is a trial lawyer who handles every case with a view towards winning at trial. As both a former federal prosecutor and federal appellate law clerk, John brings both a cerebral and practical approach to case development and strategy. Given his philosophy and experience, it is no surprise that high-profile clients have trusted him with their cases, including a former head of state, a prominent NCAA head basketball coach, and high-level city and federal officials. John represents plaintiffs in cases involving serious injury, death, or consumer fraud. He also represents defendants in select white-collar criminal matters. Prior to co-founding Maderal Byrne & Furst PLLC, he was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. During his time at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, John charged over 60 cases, including numerous fraud cases. He took 16 of these cases to trial, serving as first chair ten times and second chair six times. During his time as a prosecutor, he developed an extensive knowledge of federal law, including federal statutory law, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. John also has extensive federal appellate experience. In addition to having argued appeals before multiple United States Courts of Appeal, he served as the law clerk to Judge Jeffrey R. Howard of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Prior to his time as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, John practiced with Ropes & Gray LLP, where he focused on internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and complex commercial disputes. REPRESENTATIONS Obtained a $66 million award for alternative energy client following a three week arbitration hearing in Chicago. Proved that wind turbine manufacturer supplied client with defective wind turbine blades. Represented a Latin American former head of state in extradition proceedings, obtained an order releasing said individual on bond and dealt with numerous issues of first impression. Represented energy company in fraud action in federal court, resulting in a $10 million settlement. Represented prominent former NCAA basketball coach in connection with federal investigation arising out of Southern District of New York. No charges filed. Represented former State Department official in connection with high-profile federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida, successfully obtaining protective order governing his testimony.