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Victoria is Director of Operations at Good Ground. She is from Quito - Ecuador, currently working in our Washington, DC office. She has a degree in Environmental Science, focused on social movements and Climate Change. She has worked as an environmental consultant, activist and educator in Ecuador and in partnership with various environmental organizations in the United States. Victoria’s work focuses on corporate sustainability, waste management, ethical and sustainable consumerism, and social media communications regarding environmental education. Areas of Expertise Corporate Sustainability. Zero Waste, and Waste Management Audits. Climate Change Education. Education George Washington University, Environmental Science. Languages English Spanish. Certificates U.S. Green Building Council, TRUE Advisor (TRUE Rating System). Contact vchiriboga@goodgroundinternational.com https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/bruce-searby daily 0.75 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1646842976598-WB687VFVVHAY7LYED4JV/Searby%2C+Bruce_010318_0008+%281%29.jpg Bruce Searby - Bruce Searby Founder & CEO Washington, DC. Bruce Searby is the Founder & CEO of Good Ground. For 25 years Bruce's work has focused on Rule of Law, anti-corruption, and international business investment. As a former federal prosecutor and defense attorney, Bruce has successfully prosecuted and defended some of the most high-profile foreign and domestic (east and west coast) bribery cases pursued by the U.S. government. Bruce’s anti-corruption and anti-fraud prosecutions have resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars in stolen assets, domestically and in overseas tax havens. For private clients, Bruce’s advice has averted serious missteps and helped to assess and calibrate improvements to policy and procedure. On June 1, 2022, Bruce Searby was ranked by Chambers and Partners for 2022 in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Chambers wrote: "Bruce Searby is well regarded for his expertise in white-collar criminal defense. He offers particular experience in matters concerning environmental crimes, as well as allegations of fraud." Chambers quoted someone as saying: "Bruce offers exceptional service and deep expertise." He has applied his experience in successfully shaping law and policy reforms in the United States and overseas, in one case causing a regulator citing his analysis to reverse its position and to close a huge corruption loophole. Bruce’s clients have ranged from the United States of America, to international organizations and NGOs, to a variety of major corporations and individuals. Bruce has worked in the United States, Latin America, and Southeast Asia to improve government methods of prevention, detection, and enforcement of violations of corruption and other white-collar crime laws. He has been prominently featured in major media outlets, spoken on anti-corruption topics at national and international conferences, and taught courses for law enforcement and law students on anti-corruption investigation and prosecution. Good Ground is the outgrowth of Bruce’s decades of work and professional relationships in law enforcement, civil society, and international business — making available his and his colleagues’ insights into how to affect profound change in organizations in the public interest. Areas of Expertise Anti-corruption, especially foreign and domestic bribery cases. International Business Investment. Public Procurement. Technology Solutions for Compliance and Law Enforcement. Human Rights, Labor Rights, and Environmental. Social Investments. Law and Policy Reforms. White-collar criminal matters, high-stakes civil fraud, and asset recovery. Education Princeton University (magna cum laude) History & Latin American Studies. University of Michigan Law School (Michigan Law Review and Order of the Coif). Languages English. Spanish. Russian (basic). Speaker/lecturer experience: Speaker/lecturer on FCPA/white-collar cases numerous times from 2008-present, including for: ABA White Collar Crime Institute (2013); American University Washington College of Law (2013 to 2019); Natl. Ass’n. Crim. Def. Lawyers Institute (2015); Third Conference on Evidence-Based Anti-Corruption Policies, Bangkok, Thailand (2015); CEELI Institute, Czech Republic (2015); American Society for International Law (2015, 2016); American Conference Institute (2015, 2018); Practicing Law Institute (2018); FCPA Professor podcast (2018); American Bar Ass'n Rule of Law Initiative, Peru (2018); INTERPOL and UN Office of Drugs and Crime environmental crime trainings and NGO roundtables (2020); Aljazeera documentary (2020); ClientEarth conference (2021); Voice of America Foro (2021). Articles/citations: Comment Letter cited by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in “Proposed Rule On Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers” (2019) Law360 Expert Analysis: “FCPA Liability For Hiring Practices Gains New Credibility” (2018) Print media quotations/citations: The Wall Street Journal (2019, 2020) Global Investigations Review (2018, 2019, 2021) The Anti-Corruption Report (2018) Contact bsearby@goodgroundinternational.com https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/maria-laura-barrera daily 0.75 2024-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1646843036226-P76NN3UM18F5EH7HQYFA/MariaLauraBarrera_Photo.png Maria Laura Barrera - Maria Laura Barrera Managing Director Madrid, Spain. Maria Laura coordinates business operations and development, working closely with clients, advisors, and consultants. She has expertise in international affairs, sustainability, the rule of law, anti-bribery legislation, strategic litigation, public procurement, and ESG practices. María Laura is an experienced Ecuadorian lawyer with a strong background in project management and legal research. She has led investigations in Ecuador, particularly in collaboration with multilateral organizations, focusing on anti-corruption efforts and identifying legal gaps. Her recent work includes a targeted investigation on corruption and public procurement. In the realm of anti-corruption, María Laura is specialized in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and serves as an international legal consultant for Searby PLLC. She has led and coordinated investigations with NGOs across Latin America and Asia. Additionally, María Laura has been involved in efforts to combat deforestation in these regions and has participated in filing allegations under the Global Magnitsky Act. Within Ecuador, she is currently overseeing an investigation into bycatch and illegal fishing. She also plays a pivotal role in building relationships with NGOs and civil society actors through workshops and strategic litigation advisory sessions. María Laura also served on Ecuador's team at the Organization of American States (OAS), where she played a crucial role in supporting various diplomatic initiatives. María Laura is a member of the ICC Ecuador Commission on Integrity and Anti-Corruption and the Ecuadorian Center for Excellence in Anti-Corruption (CEEA). Education Endicott College, B.B.A. Universidad de las Americas (EC), J.D. IE Business School, I.M.B.A. Certificates CFA Institute, Certificate in ESG Investing Program. American University, U.S. and International Anticorruption Law. Languages Spanish. English. Contact lbarrera@goodgroundinternational.com https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/alexandra-clark daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1647959375421-O4ZNVMNJZONRIYA3MMA5/Alex+Clark.jpeg Alexandra Clark - Alexandra Clark Professional Development / Ethical Organizations Alexandra R. Clark is an experienced attorney and educator who offers science-backed techniques for the development of professionals in complex organizations. She teaches innovative workshops in which individuals learn and practice skills to bolster their effectiveness in difficult situations and their overall career satisfaction. Alex also works with individuals and organizations to build collaborative, inclusive professional environments (with an emphasis on diverse gender and socioeconomic perspectives). Her consulting and coaching build mindfulness, resilience, and discernment, all of which strengthen an organization’s ethics culture. She is a 2005 graduate of Georgetown University with B.A. in Linguistics and Spanish (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa), and a 2011 graduate of The George Washington University Law School (Highest Honors, Order of the Coif). Alex is a business founder and alumna of prestigious law firms. Expertise: Professional Development Ethical Organizations Education Georgetown University, B.A. Linguistics & Spanish George Washington University Law School Languages English Spanish https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/dr-alex-fowler daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1647959224363-WESHMEUUFQ31QEUQGGC3/Alex+Fowler.jpeg Dr. Alex Fowler - Dr. Alex Fowler. Blockchain Technology / Cybersecurity / Compliance Technology / Human Rights / Non-Profit Capacity Building / Community Engagement / Fundraising Alex Fowler has developed his career in the private and non-profit sectors around blockchain technologies (including but not limited to cryptocurrencies), privacy, and security. He is an executive with significant cross-sector experience driving collaboration and building programs, including skills in strategy, business development, communications, government relations, compliance, advocacy, and community engagement. His deep, meaningful collaborations have resulted in numerous contributions to public policy and commercial innovation. Alex is now CEO of Transparent Financial Systems, which brings top cryptographers and financial-system specialists together with world-class software engineers to partner with banks and businesses to create innovative cash settlement solutions. 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Independently, Scott has served as an advisor to or investor in several technology companies, including Zappos.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), TellMe (NASDAQ: MSFT), iLike (NASDAQ: NWSA) and Pype, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK). Currently, Scott advises select projects in the areas of financing, marketing, sales, revenue generation strategy, technology, general management, and governance. Expertise: Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation Capital Formation Banking and Financial Services Blockchain Technology Public Procurement Environmental, Social & Governance Factors Marketing and Revenue Generation Strategy Education Princeton University, A.B. Politics. Languages English Spanish https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/nancy-boswell daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1649433753572-SZFMX9DYHGHPCGCB2468/Nancy+Boswell.jpeg Nancy Boswell - Nancy Boswell. Anti-corruption / Rule of Law / International Cooperation / Ethical Companies / Professional Development & Training/ Civil Society/ Professor Nancy Boswell has been a leader in the international fight against corruption for almost three decades. She is currently Adjunct Professor and Director of the Anti-Corruption Law Program at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) in Washington, D.C. She provides in-person and online training to prosecutors, judges, in-house and law firm counsel and other professionals from around the world and organizes programs featuring expert practitioners from the U.S. government, international organizations, and the private and non-profit sectors. Prof. Boswell was President and CEO of Transparency International USA and a member of the TI Board of Directors, providing leadership from its founding in 1994 until 2011. She organized successful advocacy campaigns, in partnership with private sector, labor and non-profit organizations, for governments, development banks and private sector to adopt anti-bribery, open government and other rule of law reforms. . She remains actively engaged in the anti-corruption movement, including as Vice Chair of the ABA International Law Section International Anti-Corruption Committee and as a mentor to U.S. State Department Humphrey Fellows and IJET Program Fellows. She has served on numerous advisory boards, including the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary General’s High Level Advisory Group on Integrity and Anti-Corruption, USAID Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, USTR Trade & Environment Policy Advisory Committee, State Department Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy, and on the Board of Directors of the Ethics Resource Center. Prof. Boswell was named among Ethisphere’s “100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics.” Prof. Boswell practiced international and trade law at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington, DC, and managed international financial matters at Citibank, New York. She received her law degree, summa cum laude, from AUWCL and is the recipient of an AUWCL International Trade and Investment Law Society Distinguished Alumni award. Expertise: Anti-corruption Rule of Law International Cooperation Ethical Companies Professional Development Civil society Education American University Washington College of Law, J.D. Languages English French https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/marta-sanchez daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1649433867635-UPMNW1QUXYIGOPIWAHMF/Sanchez%2C+Marta_031122_0116.jpg Marta Sanchez - Marta Estela Sanchez Domingo Anti-corruption / Rule of Law / International Cooperation / Professional Development. Marta Sanchez is an emerging leader in Latin America’s fight against corruption, money laundering, and white-collar crime, and for the Rule of Law. As Deputy Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Superior Anti-Corruption Special Prosecutor’s Office at the Office of the Procurator-General (Attorney General) of Panama, Marta was actively involved in the investigation and litigation of several high-profile cases related to crimes of corruption, embezzlement and money laundering, including in the infamous case of the Brazilian company Odebrecht. She was responsible for drafting legal appeals filed before the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama and other Courts of Panamanian jurisdiction, including litigating “amparos de garantías constitucionales”). Sanchez is, presently, a Fellow in the US State Department Hubert E. Humphrey Fulbright Program, focusing on anti-corruption, anti-bribery law and human rights at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. 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Expertise: Anti-corruption Rule of Law International Cooperation Professional Development Education Universidad de Panama, B.A. (law and political science) Universidad Especializada de las Americas, Panama, M.A. ((trial advocacy within an adversarial system) Languages Spanish English https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/dr-sirilaksana-khoman daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/1649433966589-WJF1H7C0FQDWUAD0853Q/Screen+Shot+2022-03-22+at+10.25.34+AM.png Dr. Sirilaksana Khoman Dr. Sirilaksana Khoman Anti-corruption / Public Procurement / Economics / Trade Dr. Siri is an international expert in anti-corruption and economics, with a lengthy career in both academia and experience assisting law enforcement. In her native Thailand, Dr. Siri has served with accomplishment as a Sub-Committee member, National Anti-Corruption Commission, working closely with U.S. and other international authorities on major corruption cases. Her work has resulted in the imprisonment of senior Thai officials, and the exposure of corruption or risk of corruption in major public procurement and infrastructure projects. She is Vice Chair of the Foundation for Public Policy and Good Governance, has served as International Consultant for the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network Partnering Against Corruption Initiative. Her background as an academic includes service as a professor on the Faculty of Economics of Thailand’s prestigious Thammasat University, positions at numerous other institutions of higher learning across the world, authorship of numerous influential studies and publications, and speaking at many international conferences. Her anticorruption and good government work extends to Latin America, where she is a Consulting Board Member at the Research Center on Ethics, Transparency, Integrity and Compliance, Sao Paulo School of Business Administration, Brazil. Dr. Siri’s penetrating economic analysis can assist governments and civil society to perceive in real time the perils faced from corruption, fraud, and waste in public procurement. Education: Australian National University, B.Ec., M.Ec. University of Hawaii, Ph.D Harvard Law School, Certificate in International Trade Regulation Languages Thai English French (moderate) Malay/Indonesian (reading) https://www.goodgroundinternational.com/nicole-ledesma daily 0.75 2023-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618bf10ba34b0f042a62dd36/4c888f91-0dbd-47b7-b3b6-12cfb2c19f53/Screenshot+2023-08-25+at+6.53.01+PM.png Nicole Ledesma - Nicole Ledesma Anti-Corruption/ Human Rights/ Project Management for International Development Nicole Ledesma is a J.D. and experienced international development professional with vast project management experience working with a wide array of donors including USAID, UNDP, and the Inter-American Development Bank, during her time as an Associate at DAI and Program Manager at the Inter-American Dialogue. She has also developed a technical expertise in human rights and anti-corruption. 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