Internal Corporate Investigations (599-1)

Instructors

Paul H. Tzur
312/804-1490

Jordan Matthews

Meeting Info

McCormick 375 - Smith Hall: Mon 6:30PM - 8:20PM

Overview of class

The course reviews the criminal process and common crimes and regulatory matters that trigger the need for investigations. With that groundwork, the course focuses on the components and considerations of an internal investigation: assessing the need for and initial scope of an internal investigation; data and document collection; witness interviews; and preparation and presentation of conclusions both internally and to government regulators. The course also explores topics that frequently arise, such as attorney-client privileges and the work product doctrine, Upjohn warnings, privacy considerations, the DOJ's policies on pursuing charges against businesses, parallel civil proceedings, and corporate monitors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will understand the types of issues that lead businesses to consider conducting internal investigations, the mechanics of an investigation, issues that arise along the way, and policy implications.

Class Materials (Required)

INTERNAL CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS (4th ed., Barry F McNeil et al. eds. 2017) (https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/284758299/)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll