An Advocate in Global Investigations (with Michael Huneke)
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Michael Huneke, takes us through his journey in global investigations and enforcement, offering insights into the complexities of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). We dive into the nuances of handling international bribery cases, from understanding cultural differences to navigating the political landscape of legal enforcement. He shares the vital role of foreign attorneys in these processes and discusses the challenges of managing large investigations, leading diverse teams, and maintaining balance under pressure.
This conversation also explores the intersection of law and technology, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adapting to technological changes in the legal world.
*At the time of this recording, Michael Huneke was Co-Chair of the Sanctions, Export Controls, and Anti-Money Laundering practice group, and partner in the Global Investigations, Enforcement, and Compliance practice. He is currently at Morgan Lewis.
HIGHLIGHTS:
00:32 Educational Background and Early Career
02:49 Introduction to Legal Practice as a Problem Solver
03:26 Evolution of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement
05:34 Origins and Importance of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
07:56 Cultural Impact on Anti-Corruption Efforts
10:11 Personal Journey into Anti-Corruption Law
12:38 Career Advice and Professional Development
37:47 Recruiting and Qualities Sought in New Attorneys
40:39 Technology's Role in Modern Legal Practice
42:21 Knowledge Sharing and Professional Networking
45:48 Closing Thoughts
BIOGRAPHY:
Michael Huneke is a partner at Morgan Lewis, helping multinational companies to navigate compliance and enforcement risks under U.S. economic and national security areas such as export controls and economic sanctions. Mike is trusted by clients to assist with designing, executing, and defending frameworks for making subjective assessments of risk with imperfect information, especially regarding probability-based enforcement regimes such as U.S. export controls, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Outbound Investment Rule, and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services regime.
A thought leader in this space, Mike frequently writes and speaks about high probability compliance and enforcement strategies, geopolitics, and corporate white-collar enforcement.
The Legal 500 has recognized Mike as a “voice of reason when it comes to compliance matters,” with clients’ feedback including that Mike “stands out for his multi-jurisdictional knowledge of compliance, pragmatism and efficiency in handling cases.”
Mike received Lexology’s Client Choice Award for Investigations-USA for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Clients’ feedback included that Mike is “one of the top investigative lawyers around,” “a trusted advisor and valued partner to our company,” and “always able to quickly respond to the client’s queries even on a short notice and provides guidance which is at the same time precise and compelling.” Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Mike co-chaired the sanctions, export controls, and anti-money laundering practice at another international law firm.
LINKS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhuneke/
Morgan Lewis attorney profile: https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/michaelhuneke