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Noteworthy
Assistant General Counsel and International Counsel, The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (formerly Hughes Electronics Corporation) (1996-2005); Assistant United States Attorney, Central District of California, Criminal Division (1989-1996); Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division (Appeals, Writs and Trials Section) (1987-1989).
Education and Honors
University of Southern California (J.D., 1987; B.S., Business Administration, magna cum laude, 1984); Hale Moot Court Honors, Jessup International Moot Court Honors.
Professional Associations
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice (White Collar Crime Committee); Federal Bar Association.
Bar Admissions
California (1987); United States District Court, Central District of California; United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
Languages:
Spanish and French
Sampling of Representative Matters and Cases:
Internal Investigations
In addition to criminal and civil litigation in federal and state courts, Mr. Jarrin has extensive experience, both domestic and international, conducting internal investigations and advising with respect to government investigative, enforcement and administrative actions, as well as international business, corporate governance, compliance and ethics matters. His experience includes investigations, litigation and transactions in North and South America, Europe, China, Japan, Australia, Russia and the Middle East.
White Collar Criminal Litigation and Investigations
Mr. Jarrin has successfully represented corporations and individuals in connection with federal and state investigations and enforcement actions, as well as congressional and regulatory agency inquiries. He has conducted and directed numerous internal corporate investigations in the defense electronics, aerospace, satellite, telecommunications and entertainment industries. His experience includes matters related to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, SEC and export compliance, and alleged conspiracy, fraud, false statement, false testing, product substitution and mischarging issues. He has extensive experience in the management and coordination of litigation amongst multiple corporate and individual defendants and defense counsel. He has also represented corporations and individuals in investigations and prosecutions involving environmental regulatory matters, bank fraud and other financial crimes.
Commercial Litigation
Mr. Jarrin has handled numerous domestic and international litigation matters, including cases involving claims in excess of $1 billion. His experience includes supervising and directing complex matters related to shareholder, class action and qui tam litigation, parent-subsidiary, director and officer liability, post-transaction purchase price adjustments and claims of fraud, breach of contract, theft of trade secrets, and wrongful termination.
Corporate Compliance and Due Diligence
Mr. Jarrin is a recognized expert if the field of corporate governance, ethics and compliance. He has been responsible for advising corporate executives and training employees and third-party intermediaries, consultants and business partners, as well as conducting due diligence investigations with respect to foreign transactions and investments, and approving the retention of international sales representatives and consultants. He has served as guest faculty and lecturer at legal, business, academic and law enforcement training programs.
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