~20 years of legal, regulatory and management experience
Specializes in complex cross-border investigations, compliance advisory and oversight
Expertise in advisory and third-party fiduciary roles related to CFIUS
New York
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Vincent Mekles is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations in New York. He brings nearly 20 years of legal, regulatory and management experience advising public and private sector entities, and specializes in complex and cross-border investigations, compliance advisory and independent oversight matters.
Mr. Mekles’ primary areas of concentration include advising clients and serving in third-party fiduciary roles in connection with matters relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.; developing and implementing sensitive data security programs; performing internal investigations; overseeing complex settlement agreements; and developing and enhancing compliance programs.
Mr. Mekles has worked with clients across various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, biotechnology, transportation, financial services, healthcare, professional services, public sector, technology and telecommunications.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Mekles spent eight years with Ankura in New York, where he most recently served as Senior Managing Director. Before that, he served as Deputy Executive Director of the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Recovery and Rebuilding, where he developed, coordinated and oversaw all aspects of the state’s multibillion-dollar recovery effort following Hurricane Sandy.
Previously, Mr. Mekles served as a litigation associate at the law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP, where he focused on complex commercial litigations, corporate investigations and regulatory actions. He also served as a law clerk to the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Mr. Mekles earned a bachelor’s degree in political science/criminal justice (magna cum laude) from the University of Richmond and a J.D. (high honors) from Rutgers Law School. He is a member of the American Bar Association.
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