University Attended:
Cornell University, B.A., 2016
Law School Attended:
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2020
Year of First Admission:
2021
Admission:
2021, District of Columbia
Memberships:
Professional & Community Involvement
•Member, Washington DC Bar, 2021- Present
Languages:
Japanese and Conversational
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represented international issuer in connection with a global investigation into potential breaches of International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration, and Federal Acquisition regulations and related criminal statutes.; Represented President of a defense contractor in a Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of financial statements.; Represented defendant in response to criminal investigation for sealed grand jury indictment.; Represented U.S. company in response to criminal investigation for alleged antitrust violations.; Represented unsecured creditor's committee in cryptocurrency lender BlockFi's Chapter 11 Petition. Conducted investigation on behalf of the committee amidst suspicion of fraud, dishonesty, and misconduct by BlockFi's management.; Assisted U.S. insurance company with preparation of internal policies and procedures related to sanctions, export controls, AML, and general expenditures.; Advised multiple entities regarding international sanctions compliance at target companies in M&A transactions.; Advised domestic and international firms on OFAC compliance, anti-corruption compliance, pre- and post-acquisition anti-corruption due diligence, and regulatory defense matters.; Advised financial services firm on sanctions compliance with regards to domestic and international wire transfers.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Joynson prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.;; Internships: Student Honors Legal Intern, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2018; Legal Intern, Prosecutors' Center for Excellence, 2018