BCLP Bolsters Compliance and Investigations Strength with Chicago Partner Hire

International law firm BCLP announced today the addition of Partner Katie Hausfeld to the firm’s Litigation & Investigations Practice. She joins the firm’s Chicago office. 

Katie advises clients on a wide range of high-stakes matters, including corporate investigations, compliance, white-collar defense and complex civil litigation. Her experience includes advising U.S. and multinational companies facing inquiries from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the World Bank.  

Katie has conducted numerous investigations around the world related to a broad range of issues including allegations of accounting manipulation, fraud, corruption, bribery, money laundering, environmental compliance, insider trading, bid rigging, conflicts of interest, business email compromise, executive misconduct and sexual discrimination. She also counsels her clients in relation to matters involving asset tracing and recovery.   

In addition to her investigative work, Katie helps organizations build and strengthen compliance frameworks that meet evolving regulatory standards. She designs risk-based programs addressing anti-corruption and anti-money laundering requirements, conducts due diligence for transactions, and develops policies and training to support enterprise-wide compliance. 

“Katie has extensive experience across investigative and compliance matters that will be a tremendous asset to our clients facing complex regulatory and enforcement challenges,” said Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader of Litigation & Investigations. “Her track record advising global companies on high-stakes matters and building robust compliance programs aligns with our strategic priorities and will further round out our white-collar offerings.” 

Katie has been recognized by Chambers USA for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations and has twice been named to Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in Law. She is also listed as a Who’s Who Legal Future Leader in Investigations.  

Outside her practice, Katie is active in pro bono work, including immigration and human rights matters, and has represented clients in significant cases involving family reunification and international advocacy. She’s a frequent author and speaker on compliance and investigations topics. 

Prior to joining BCLP, Katie was a Partner and Co-Chair of Global Compliance at DLA Piper. 

About BCLP  

With approximately 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.