We are proud to share that Akerman White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Partner Doug Paul been named to Securities Docket's 2024 "Enforcement Elite" list, which highlights the best securities enforcement defense lawyers in the business. The 140 lawyers selected for this year's list are key players in some of the most significant SEC enforcement matters over the past few decades and represent many of the world's top firms.

A former branch chief in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and a former assistant independent counsel, Doug represents individuals and companies in government investigations and enforcement actions covering a variety of areas. He has assisted clients in responding to allegations of securities fraud, insider trading, other violations of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, FINRA violations, healthcare fraud, accounting fraud, fraud, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Doug has deep experience working with Fortune 500 companies and mid-market companies, including financial institutions, hedge funds, broker-dealers, infrastructure companies, and beverage and spirits distribution companies. Doug regularly advises boards of directors and associated committees in responding to whistleblower and other allegations of wrongdoing, and conducts related internal investigations.

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Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States.