Stephanie YonekuraPartnerLos Angeles

Biography
Global head of the Investigations, White Collar, andFraud practice, Stephanie Yonekura brings a uniqueperspective to any internal investigation. Having served
as the Acting U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, Stephanieknows the hot-button issues that are considered inevery stage of any government investigation.
As the Acting U.S. Attorney of the largest office outsideof Washington, D.C., Stephanie was an active
participant in the larger Department of Justicecommunity, serving on nationwide committees onwhite collar fraud, cybercrime, and intellectual property.
Stephanie interacted with corporations when they wereunder investigation as well as when they were victimsof crimes.
Stephanie worked with the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI), Securities Exchange Commission(SEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Commodity
Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and various
inspectors general as a prosecutor for more than 14years, on issues including financial institution fraud,
government fraud, securities fraud, and cybercrime.
She developed a strong reputation with the court,
defense counsel, and investigating agencies for digginginto the facts and collaborating with law enforcement
agencies and victims. She was also known for her
ability to streamline investigations and make fair andequitable charging and sentencing decisions. In thecourtroom, Stephanie exudes confidence, knowledge,and integrity.

Phone+1 310 785 4668

Fax
+1 310 785 4601

Emailstephanie.yonekura@hoganlovells.com

Languages
EnglishPracticesGambling Law
Investigations, White Collar, andFraud
Litigation Services
Privacy and Cybersecurity
Crisis Leadership TeamIndustries
Financial Institutions
Life Sciences and Health Care
Technology and Telecoms

In private practice, Stephanie uses her extensive
experience in the trenches, in the courtroom, and as thechief law enforcement officer in Los Angeles to help
clients understand the key issues and investigate
matters strategically and surgically.

Representative experience
Represented a tech company in a False Claims Act caseand advocated for DOJ and California not to intervene.
The court dismissed the case with prejudice andawarded attorney's fees.
Conducted an internal investigation for a foodcompany involving potential Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act violations in Thailand.
Represented a casino in an anti-money laundering
investigation by DOJ.
Conducted an internal investigation for a Fortune 500
company involving potential FCPA violations in theUnited Arab Emirates.
Represented a Fortune 500 health care company inarbitration contract dispute. Obtained judgment inclient's favor and award of attorney's fees.
Represented a software developer in connection withalleged fraud scheme investigation by DOJ.
Represented a university in connection with a National
Science Foundation - Office of Inspector General (NSFOIG) and DOJ investigation relating to alleged grantfraud.
Conducted an internal investigation for a university
relating to alleged health care fraud violations.
Represented a medical device company in a U.S Foodand Drug Administration and OIG investigation.
Represented a Fortune 500 life sciences company inconnection with a U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) insider trading investigation.
Represented a Fortune 50 health care company inconnection with DOJ health care fraud investigation.

Sports, Media and Entertainment

Areas of focus
Bribery and Corruption
Financial Services Regulatory
Investigations and Enforcement
Anti-money Laundering
False Claims Act and Qui Tam
Risk Management, Governance, andCompliance
Breach Preparedness, Response,Investigation, and Communications
GamingMedia and EntertainmentSports
State Attorneys General
Whistleblowing

Education and admissions
Education
J.D., University of California, Los
Angeles School of Law, 1996
B.A., Political Science, University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles, cum laude,
1992

Memberships
Board Member, Library Foundationof Los Angeles, 2016
Board Member, Japanese American
Bar Association, 2015-2016
Member, Los Angeles Police
Commission's Advisory CommitteeRepresented a private investment firm in connection
with an SEC fraud investigation.

Bar admissions andqualificationsAdvised media companies on cybersecurity incident
response preparation and planning.

California

Oversaw a DOJ investigation of the hacking of one of
the world's largest entertainment companies reportedly
by a foreign government.

AccoladesSupervised a DOJ residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS) investigation into a major financial
institution, resulting in a record billion-dollarsettlement.
Oversaw a DOJ investigation of a national rating
agency's rating of RMBS and collateralized debt
obligations leading to a multimillion-dollar settlement.
Authorized every qui tam intervention decision in Los
Angeles as Acting U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S.
Attorney.

Awards and rankings
Top Women Lawyers, Daily Journal, 2024
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government
Investigations (California), Chambers USA, 20192023
Women of Influence: Attorneys, Los Angeles BusinessJournal, 2023-2024
Top 100 Lawyers, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2022
International Litigation, Recommended, Legal 500
US, 2021
Top 100 Women in Investigations, Global
Investigations Review, 2021
Leaders of Influence: Top Litigators and Trial Lawyers,
Los Angeles Business Journal, 2020,2023Latest thinking and events
Insights and Analysis
DOJ launches new Corporate Whistleblower
Awards Pilot program
Insights and Analysis"Stephanie is excellent at conducting
white-collar investigations,particularly those involving highprofile or sensitive matters."

Chambers USA

Optimists see opportunities; pessimists see risk.
Your counsel should see both.
NewsKey insights from the 2024 American Bar
Association White Collar Crime Conference
Published Works
Keeping a watchful eye on the Corporate
Compliance Program rule breakers Daily Journal
Media mention
Partners Stephanie Yonekura and Matthew Sullivan
share their thoughts on the global regulatory andenforcement landscapePress releases
Hogan Lovells Global Bribery & Corruption
Outlook 2024 predicts a year of shifting
enforcement dynamics as elections take placeacross the world