Greg Saikin concentrates on white collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Mr. Saikin represents companies and individuals in matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, public corruption, securities fraud, bank and mortgage fraud, money laundering, among other allegations of financial fraud. In addition, Mr. Saikin designs and implements corporate compliance programs aimed at preventing and detecting corporate misconduct.
Prior to joining Locke Lord, Mr. Saikin worked as a White House Advance Representative, where he traveled throughout the United States and abroad coordinating official visits of President George W. Bush.
Education
- J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2005
Phi Delta Phi - B.S., Corporate Communication, with high honors, The University of Texas at Austin, 2002
Election Supervisory Board Member, UT Student Government
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2007
Representative Experience
- Representing multiple clients in connection with federal sentencing proceedings.
- Defending oilfield services company against Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation by the Department of Justice.
- Defending national healthcare company against public corruption investigation by the Department of Justice.
- Conducted internal investigation for alternative energy company stemming from related party transactions.
- Defended Fortune 250 title company against mortgage fraud investigation by the Department of Justice.
- Represented international drilling company’s non-management directors in internal investigation involving stock option backdating issues.
- Defended general counsel against government agency's securities fraud allegations.
- Defended energy company against Securities and Exchange Commission investigation involving securities fraud and insider trading allegations.
- Established Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance program for oilfield services company operating in the Middle East.
- Conducted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act due diligence for oilfield services company operating in West Africa.
- Defended international insurance brokerage firm against investigation by the Office of the Texas Attorney General involving contingent commission issues.
- Defended financial institution against investigation by the Office of the Texas Attorney General involving antitrust issues.
- Represented government contractor in a contract dispute with the U.S. Department of the Navy.
- Represented Latin American company in a contract dispute involving millions of dollars worth of tickets for the FIFA World Cup.
Publications & Presentations
Professional History
Associate in the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
The White House, Domestic and International
Advance Staff (2001-2004)
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Member, Houston Bar Association
Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association
Member, Houston World Affairs Council
Membership Committee, The Houston City Club
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