Mr. Niewoehner brings to the table 12 years of experience as a federal prosecutor, during which time he handled some of the most notorious political corruption investigations ever brought in the Northern District of Illinois – most notably, the conviction of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Mr. Niewoehner plays a leading role in managing worldwide issues involving one of the largest Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal settlements of all time (see United States v. Volkswagen).