David W. Wiechert |

Bio

Education: 1973-1977: University of Michigan, B.A. with Distinction and Highest Honors in Political Science

1977-1980: University of Michigan Law School, J.D. Cum Laude; Note Editor, University of Michigan Law Review; Author of the “Haitian Vacation”, Volume 77 - Michigan Law Review; Recipient of Howard Coblentz Award for Performance on the Law Review

Past Employment: 1987-1994: Layman, Jones & Dye, Irvine, CA Litigation Partner from 1/88 -1/94

1983-1987: Assistant United States Attorney, Central District of California, Major Frauds Unit

1980-1983: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Century City, CA, Litigation Associate

Professional Experience: Trial of over 40 cases in state and federal court, most by jury. Representation of clients in civil, criminal and administrative actions relating to potential violations of state or federal law. Won acquittal of Director of General Accounting of Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. in first insider trading prosecution filed in Central District of California. Handled civil, criminal, and administrative actions brought against President of Lincoln Savings & Loan for violations of securities laws. Represented former Orange County Treasurer in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings stemming from bankruptcy. Defended executive in most expansive FCPA indictment of individtuals then filed involving over 230 allegedly corrupt transactions in over 30 countries.

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