Practice Profile: Kelly Newsome advises individuals and corporations in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters across the globe with a focus on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption laws and regulations. Specifically, Kelly’s matters include internal and government investigations, M&A due diligence, risk assessments, compliance enhancements, and monitorships. As an active member of Orrick’s Africa practice, Kelly works across the continent on issues such as anti-corruption compliance, extractive industry transparency, illegal detention and transitional justice.

Leadership, Pro Bono and Civic Work: Kelly remains actively committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and recently served as co-chair of the Black Lawyers of Orrick (BLOO) affinity group. Kelly also serves on the Board of Directors for the New York Landmarks Conservancy, and on the advisory board of the International Medalist Association.