Mr. M. Scott Peeler is a Managing Director leading Stroz Friedberg’s new Compliance Division within the Business Intelligence & Investigations practice based out of New York City. Mr. Peeler combines immense compliance expertise with innovative technology to help the firm’s clients understand and navigate complex regulatory challenges, like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. Mr. Peeler oversees the strategy and development of the firm’s compliance services which offer a “life cycle” approach in order to assist clients not only with detection, research and resolution of issues, but also with prevention measures.
Mr. Peeler joins the firm from Chadbourne & Parke LLP where he served as a partner in the Commercial Litigation Department and a member of its White Collar Defense, Regulatory Investigations and Litigation group. During his tenure, Mr. Peeler led multiple internal investigations and compliance projects for some of the largest and most profitable companies in the world. He successfully directed multiple Fortune 50, 100 and 500 companies in the tailored development and implementation of anti-corruption compliance programs which were designed to exceed industry and legal standards.
Mr. Peeler is considered the author of ‘gold-standard’ global anti-corruption policies and is highly sought after for his keen insight into mitigating misconduct mishaps and reducing potential negative legal ramifications, especially as they relate to law enforcement and conducting business overseas. While at Chadbourne & Parke LLP, he was recognized for his creation of a unique suite of desktop and mobile applications which enabled a range of employees and field agents to have all relevant policies, procedures and compliance resources at their fingertips.
Mr. Peeler served as an Assistant District Attorney for New York County under former District Attorney Robert Morgenthau where he prosecuted major felonies, including economic fraud, coercion and narcotics trafficking. Mr. Peeler successfully tried numerous state and federal jury trials, garnering vast experience in directing large-scale government investigations and litigation in the areas of bribery, official corruption, health care fraud and abuse, money laundering, anti-counterfeiting, tax violations, commercial bribery, export violations, fraud and securities violations.
Serving on both the New York State Bar Association's and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals Jonathan Lippman's Wrongful Conviction Task Force, Mr. Peeler is a tireless advocate fighting to end wrongful convictions in New York State. Widely considered a global expert on anti-corruption, he speaks to thousands of people around the globe on an annual basis.
Mr. Peeler received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, also from the University of North Carolina.
Education
B.A., University of North Carolina; J.D., University of North Carolina
