SPEAKER

Carolina A. Fornos, the head of Pillsbury’s New York Litigation group and the leader of its Latin America practice, is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on international commercial disputes, civil and criminal enforcement matters, and cross-border internal investigations and compliance.  

Carolina has extensive experience in all phases of federal investigations and litigation. As a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, in both the civil and criminal divisions, she spent almost nine years handling a wide range of matters ranging from False Claims Act cases and health care fraud to bribery, bank fraud, tax fraud and money laundering violations. 

As a member of the Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Unit, Carolina investigated money laundering crimes and potential violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. 

Building on her extensive government experience, Carolina’s practice at Pillsbury focuses on three areas: First, she provides informed and practical advice to corporations with respect to creating, refining and adhering to compliance programs. 

Second, Carolina guides her clients through the challenges of internal investigations with an eye towards efficiently assessing risk and, where needed, taking corrective measures. 

Third, Carolina represents clients in complex commercial litigations that often involve alleged commercial malfeasance, such as bribery or fraud. 

Fluent in Spanish, Carolina’s practice also serves Latin American clients in all the above areas.