Clarence D Long

About Clarence D Long

Throughout my diverse legal career in private practice, in-house and government positions, I have realized a steady progression of professional growth and achievements.After interning with the SEC, I was chosen as 1/100 law school students admitted to the SEC’s advanced commitment program. Responsible for assuring broker/dealer compliance with the ’34 Act, I performed on-site investigations, evaluated and reported findings and followed up with deficiency letters or referrals to the Division of Enforcement where necessary.From the SEC I joined a top-ranking DC litigation firm where I managed every aspect of complex securities disputes, including legal research, pleadings, discovery and trial preparation.The founder of a boutique private investment firm then invited me to join him, where I combined my legal and financial acumen to form the corporate structure from the ground up and negotiate transactions for the business.Presently with Mayer Brown, I specialize in eDiscovery requests for cybersecurity, antitrust, and government contracts matters.Accomplishment Highlights- Directed all aspects of eDiscovery for complex federal litigation matters including data preservation, data collection, data processing, document review, complex privilege issues, data privacy, and the strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology for use in cybersecurity, antitrust, white collar civil and criminal cases, and government investigations by the SEC, the GSA OIG, the DOJ- Conducted critical nationwide research and participated in major consumer class action lawsuit that firm eventually won at the US Supreme Court level- Part of defense team that successfully represented a former Enron employee who pled guilty to one count of fraud out of a 110-count indictment- After successfully forming start up private equity firm, went on to establish 3 nonprofit entities and 2 for profit companies.Well-versed in litigation and regulatory matters, I have authored scholarly publications covering SOX compliance, Public Filings, and capital raises for blockchain projects.Attorney Advertising

Experience

1. Senior Staff Attorney - Litigation

   Mayer Brown

   Jun 2007 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Represent clients in investigations, examinations, and federal litigation involving the Department of Treasury, Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, federal banking agencies, and state financial regulators. Review Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) filings. Assist client with AML compliance programs and policies. Conduct compliance audits, draft customer KYC forms and policies, SARs, Bank Secrecy Act reports, OFAC control list compliance policies, and manage information requests from government agencies. Manage and assist case teams with all aspects of eDiscovery, from document collection to review to production, for complex litigation matters involving the DOJ, SEC, FTC, GSA OIG, and private parties. Prepare and review privilege logs. Prepare witness binders and materials. Supervise contract attorneys as needed. Assist with later stages of litigation matters as needed. Advanced proficiency of privilege and work product issues, including Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and applicable local rules and case law governing privilege disputes. Expert proficiency with Relativity and Concordance. Proficient with advanced data analytics platforms and technology assisted review platforms. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, written and oral communication skills. Exceptional work ethic. Research and draft memoranda regarding case law, local rules and procedure for appellate briefs to 2nd and 3rd Circuits for criminal and civil cases. Lead trial counsel for breach of contract case. Draft motions and discovery requests. Argue motions before court. Negotiate with plaintiff and communicate case developments and litigation strategy to in house counsel and client as needed.

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

  1998 — 2001

• St. Anselm's Abbey School

  High School, College Prep

• University of Cambridge

  N/A, Law

  1999 — 1999

• William & Mary

  Bachelor's Degree, Government

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Trials
• Criminal Law
• Due Diligence
• Securities Litigation
• Trial Practice
• White Collar Criminal Defense
• Appeals
• Non-Profits Organizations
• Civil Litigation
• Antitrust
• Complex Litigation
• Competition Law
• Corporate Law
• Class Actions
• Document Review
• Trial Preparation
• Courts
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Securities Regulation
• Fcpa
• Litigation Support
• Pleadings
• Criminal Defense
• Legal Research