Jennifer H. Saperstein

Associate

jsaperstein@cov.com
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Covington & Burling LLP
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-2401
Tel: 202.662.5682
Fax: 202.778.5682


 

Practices

Education

  • New York University School of Law, J.D., 2008
    • magna cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
    • New York University Law Review, Articles Editor
  • Duke University, A.B., 2005
    • summa cum laude
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Judicial Clerkship

  • Hon. Harry T. Edwards, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, 2009-2010

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York


Jennifer Saperstein is an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office.  She practices in the areas of civil and criminal litigation and white collar defense and investigations, with a focus on anti-corruption issues and insurance coverage litigation.

Ms. Saperstein regularly advises clients on anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.  She has conducted multiple internal investigations in connection with potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and advises clients on the creation and implementation of anti-corruption compliance programs.  Ms. Saperstein also assists companies and private equity firms with anti-corruption due diligence reviews related to acquisitions.

Representative Matters

  • Conducting multiple internal investigations in connection with potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti-Kickback Act
  • Counseling clients on anti-corruption issues
  • Advising international companies and associations in creating and implementing tailored anti-corruption policies and procedures
  • Representation of corporate policyholder regarding issues of D&O insurance coverage
  • Representation of a multinational software company in connection with the development of a global anti-piracy compliance program
  • Assisting US companies and private equity firms with anti-corruption due diligence reviews related to acquisitions

Pro Bono

  • Successfully represented defendant charged with multiple homicides in state court proceedings

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Society of International Law

Publications and Speeches

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