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Judicial Law Clerk to Hon Judge Mary M Schroeder

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Alex Lakatos is a partner in the Washington DC office of Mayer Brown’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement practices. Alex practices in complex litigation, particularly on behalf of leading financial institutions. He has significant experience in high stakes cross-border litigation, including issues related to terrorism, sanctions, and international law. He also defends financial institutions wrongly alleged to be responsible for fraud, civil RICO violations, breach of fiduciary duty, and other commercial torts, and brings suit to recover on behalf of clients who have been defrauded or victimized by the misconduct of others. He leads asset recovery and judgment enforcement efforts, both domestically and abroad. He is experienced in contesting issues of particular concern to non-US financial institutions, such as financial privacy, data protection, multi-jurisdictional discovery, choice‑of-law conflicts, OFAC compliance, money laundering and asset forfeiture. Alex frequently has assisted clients with internal investigations, particularly related to the aforementioned areas. He has represented clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts throughout the country. Alex also counsels clients on issues related to the implementation and utilization of artificial intelligence. Alex was recognized as a "Client Service All-Star" reported by BTI Consulting Group. BTI commended its winners for their "commitment to client service and ability to surpass the needs and expectations of the world’s most demanding clients" and lauded them for "standing above all others in the eyes of their clients." Alex is also recommended by Legal 500 and noted as an “'excellent communicator' who specializes in advising foreign financial institutions in enforcement actions and litigation.” Alex is co-chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and a hiring partner in the Washington DC office. Attorney Advertising