Jennifer H. Saperstein

Co-chair of Covington’s Anti-Corruption practice, Jennifer Saperstein is an experienced compliance counselor who advises clients on anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and ethics issues. She is also a key member of the firm’s Institutional Culture and Social Responsibility practice.

Named a Compliance “Rising Star” by Law360, Jennifer frequently conducts risk assessments and compliance program assessments, and develops anti-corruption compliance programs for clients across a wide range of industries. She has particular experience implementing technology-based solutions to enhance compliance programs, including the use of data analytics and systems for third party management. As part of her practice, Jennifer regularly assists companies with anti-corruption due diligence and compliance integration in connection with acquisitions, asset purchases, joint ventures, and other investment transactions. Jennifer also leads cross-cutting compliance projects to help companies build and improve their compliance programs across areas of regulatory expertise, bringing together teams of regulatory experts to provide integrated advice and implement compliance program best practices.

Drawing on her experience conducting risk and compliance program assessments, Jennifer advises clients in matters involving institutional culture and social responsibility. In recent years, she has assisted boards committees and management of large institutions in conducting complex investigations regarding institutional racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. She is often called upon to assist with investigations of misconduct, workplace culture assessments, and civil rights audits.

Jennifer has been described by the Chief Compliance Officer at one of her Fortune 500 clients as “the rare outside counsel who really understands what it is like to work in-house at a company where we have to balance risk with business needs.”