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Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude (Order of the Coif, Notes and Comment Editor, The Georgetown Law Journal)
- Winthrop University, B.A., cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
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D. GRAYSON YEARGIN
Grayson Yeargin concentrates his practice on government investigations, white-collar criminal defense, and complex civil litigation. He represents clients from a wide variety of fields, including technology, finance, pharmaceuticals, public policy, government relations, lobbying, and not-for-profit. Mr. Yeargin has significant experience in matters involving the False Claims Act; laws governing false statements and fraud (including pricing, accounting, financial, immigration, and honest services issues); export controls and trade embargoes; compliance requirements; laws governing lobbying and the regulation of foreign agents; and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Mr. Yeargin also provides regulatory and dispute-resolution advice to companies concerning government contracts issues. He has assisted clients with bid protests, suspension and debarment issues, compliance counseling, internal investigations, self-disclosures, and litigation with the Federal government.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Yeargin practiced as a litigator with another Washington, DC, law firm. From 1999 to 2001, he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Cameron McGowan Currie of the United States District Court of the District of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. Representative Experience- Successfully represented a government contractor in a False Claims Act matter that resulted in dismissal with prejudice prior to any discovery.
Successfully represented a government contractor in a False Claims Act matter that resulted in dismissal with prejudice prior to any discovery. - Successfully represented a government contractor in a False Claims Act matter that resulted in an extremely favorable settlement for a client. The matter settled prior to any discovery.
Successfully represented a government contractor in a False Claims Act matter that resulted in an extremely favorable settlement for a client. The matter settled prior to any discovery. - Currently representing potential grant recipient in litigation against the Department of Treasury in the Court of Federal Claims.
Currently representing potential grant recipient in litigation against the Department of Treasury in the Court of Federal Claims. . . . View all . . .
- Successfully appealed an adverse decision of the Small Business Administration to sustain a HUBZone protest against our client, securing our client's multi-million dollar contract award.
Successfully appealed an adverse decision of the Small Business Administration to sustain a HUBZone protest against our client, securing our client's multi-million dollar contract award.
- Assisted several large, multinational companies in their efforts to enhance their Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance policies.
Assisted several large, multinational companies in their efforts to enhance their Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance policies.
- Successfully negotiated a favorable plea agreement for a client who was indicted by the United States government for exporting sensitive dual-use items.
Successfully negotiated a favorable plea agreement for a client who was indicted by the United States government for exporting sensitive dual-use items.
- Successfully coordinated an internal investigation of a public company that discovered that some of its products were transshipped to an embargoed country.
Successfully coordinated an internal investigation of a public company that discovered that some of its products were transshipped to an embargoed country. This matter involved an investigation into issues handled by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury.
- Successfully assisted in the coordination of an internal investigation of a large, public company concerning potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues.
Successfully assisted in the coordination of an internal investigation of a large, public company concerning potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues.
- Provided advice to companies and lobbying firms concerning laws governing lobbying and registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act
Provided advice to companies and lobbying firms concerning laws governing lobbying and registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act
. . . Hide Representative Experience . . .AffiliationsMr. Yeargin is the Co-Chair of the American Bar Association's Criminal Litigation Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court.
Mr. Yeargin is actively involved in the American Bar Association’s efforts to provide advocacy training and assistance to Sudanese lawyers representing victims of the Darfur conflict before the International Criminal Court. Thought Leadership/AlertsGetting your ducks in a row: exporters should prepare now for changes in export controls set for October
Export Controls Alert | May 16, 2013 A roadmap of how to navigate the recent changes to the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and the Commerce Control List (CCL)
Export Controls Alert | May 10, 2013 . . . View all . . .
The 600 Series: As part of Export Control Reform, the U.S. government shifts former Munitions List items to a new category on the Commerce Control List
Export Controls Alert
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May 1, 2013
Hospitals and other providers of medical services and devices may find themselves subject to federal contractor requirements
Health Law Alert
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April 25, 2013
Government's increased use of noncommittal intervention filings complicates qui tam proceedings under the False Claims Act
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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April 18, 2013
Spare change and spare parts: U.S. government publishes rules implementing Export Controls Reform Initiative
Export Controls Alert
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April 17, 2013
"Can I get a . . ." OFAC license? Beyoncé and Jay-Z's travel to Cuba highlights embargo's restrictions
Export Controls Alert
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April 9, 2013
Court affirms extended window for fraud claims during war
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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March 29, 2013
What gets trebled? Seventh Circuit joins circuit split in deciding whether to use "gross" or "net" trebling
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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March 27, 2013
Can employers force arbitration of False Claims Act retaliation claims?
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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March 25, 2013
Step carefully when making campaign contributions: DOJ and FEC continue to prosecute improper contributions
Inside The Beltway
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March 20, 2013
U.S. government launches effort to reform and streamline export controls
Export Controls Alert
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March 12, 2013
Clear as jade: OFAC's new general license still leaves ambiguity for U.S. companies doing business in Myanmar
Export Controls Alert
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March 4, 2013
Baksheesh, Refresco or Podmazyvat: A bribe by any other name can still get you prosecuted in the United States
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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February 15, 2013
D.C. Circuit sharpens definition of honest services fraud
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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February 14, 2013
Interpreting FERA's "claims" as "cases," Sixth Circuit finds retroactivity and deepens circuit split
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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November 26, 2012
Sixth Circuit limits reach of False Claims Act in case involving regulatory ambiguity
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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November 2, 2012
Over a barrel: new sanctions from the president and Congress seek to further isolate Iran and expand extraterritorial reach of embargo
Export Controls Alert
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August 7, 2012
Fourth Circuit links "arm-of-the-state" analysis to False Claims Act
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert
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June 22, 2012
Webinar Recording: Contracting with the Government (Part 4)
February 15, 2011
The Section 1603 Renewable Energy Grant Program
Government Contracts Alert
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January 26, 2011
SEC issues proposed rules to implement Dodd-Frank whistleblower program
Government Investigations and White Collar Defense Alert
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December 22, 2010
Webinar Recording: Contracting with the Government
November 15, 2010
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Media Clips- Export Controls Reform Has Arrived
Law360 | April 22, 2013
Washington, DC government investigations & white collar defense partner Grayson Yeargin and associate Lindsey Nelson, global business & transactions associate Alexandra Lopez-Casero and private equity & investment funds associate Nick Rosenberg co-authored this column discussing the new rules and regulations implementing the multiyear Export Control Reform Initiative. - Beyoncé, Jay-Z's Cuba Trip Highlights Embargo Restrictions
White Collar Law360 | April 9, 2013
This guest article written by Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Grayson Yeargin and associate Lindsey Nelson focuses on licensing requirements for travel to Cuba. - Can Employers Force Arbitration of FCA Retaliation Claims?
White Collar Law360 | April 4, 2013
Washington, DC, Government Investigations partner Grayson Yeargin and associate Emily Harlan co-authored this column addressing whether a company can compel arbitration when a former employee brings a retaliation claim against the company under the False Claims Act. . . . View all . . .
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