Thaddeus Kleckley counsels and defends companies, financial institutions, and individuals in internal, criminal, and regulatory investigations, prosecutions, and litigations. Thaddeus is a trusted advisor to senior management and boards of directors on some of their most complex and sensitive enforcement and investigation-related issues, including alleged bribery and corruption, money laundering, financing of transnational organized crime, and other alleged financial and ethical misconduct. He represents both corporate compliance monitors and equity receivers and has directed many internal investigations and sensitive reviews on behalf of domestic clients and those in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
Thaddeus also has substantial experience working with court-appointed fiduciaries, including serving as legal counsel and advising on anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA), and Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines. He also counsels on regulatory compliance and transaction monitoring issues and developments. He advises companies and financial institutions on designing, implementing, and maintaining internal compliance frameworks; compliance with AML laws and regulations; and conducting compliance risk assessments. Thaddeus also represents clients in an array of complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts.
Throughout his career, Thaddeus has conducted internal investigations for international banks, airlines, cryptocurrency exchanges, accounting firms, publishing companies, and other private entities. He has acted at the behest of general counsel, management, audit committees, and boards of directors. Thaddeus' investigations have addressed allegations of workplace misconduct, financial fraud, and violations of international sanctions, as well as AML, ABC, and FCPA violations. He has experience defending both corporate and individual clients in civil and criminal government enforcement actions, including actions brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and state attorneys general.
Education
- J.D.Cornell Law School2014
- Managing editor, Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
- Judicial intern, the Honorable John C. Coughenour, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
- Competition chair, Cornell Black Law Students Association
- B.A.University of Washington2010
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Young Professional Associate, National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
Eboni M. Elm, Esq, is from Pemberton, New Jersey. She attended Livingstone College where she earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice. She graduated 6th in her graduating class and first in Criminal Justice with Sum Cum Laude honors. She attended North Carolina Central University of Law to obtain her Juris Doctorate. Attorney Elm is licensed to practice law in the states of North Carolina and New Jersey.
A dedicated and efficient litigator with a strong yet compassionate approach, Blaique counsels clients on a wide range of litigation matters.
Blaique strives to secure the best outcomes for her clients. She drafts briefs, motions, memoranda, and discovery; assists in preparation for depositions and trial at the state and federal levels; and conducts complex legal research.
Prior to joining the firm full-time, Blaique was a law clerk at Barnes & Thornburg. She worked closely with the litigation and government services teams on legal research projects and document review. Blaique drafted various pleadings and memoranda for clients and courts throughout the state of Ohio and on the federal level.
Blaique’s legal acumen is further enriched by her time in the University of Dayton Civil Law Clinic, where she gained hands-on experience in civil law matters. Notably, she was part of a successful team that won an adoption appeal before the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals, demonstrating her capability in appellate litigation and oral advocacy.
Drawing on her experience as a legal assistant for almost a decade, Blaique offers a well-versed background in litigation proceedings across a multitude of areas. She has worked for law firms ranging from solo practitioners to large national firms, which gives her deeper insight into the litigation process to better serve her clients’ needs.
Education
- The Ohio State University, B.A., French studies, 2014
- University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 2024
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Pat Bruny helps businesses navigate the rapidly evolving privacy and cybersecurity landscape. He focuses on providing practical solutions to dynamic regulatory challenges. Pat assists with a range of matters, including global investigations, general consumer privacy compliance, breach responses, and privacy considerations within transactional matters.
While in law school, Pat worked for a global technology company, advising internal teams on regulatory compliance and policy topics involving international data transfers, data access rights, government data requests, and artificial intelligence & Big Data. From his experience working with product, engineering, and business teams, Pat brings a tailored, client -first approach to his practice.
Related practices
Education
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, Order of the Coif, 2023
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Stanford University, 2013
Bar admissions and qualifications
Leandra leverages her prior experience in the public and private sectors to develop effective legal arguments and equitable resolutions while deftly navigating the continuous dialogue between business and government interests.
Before joining B&D, Leandra served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Tort Litigation Division of the Texas Office of the Attorney General where she defended state agencies in personal injury, property damage, and wrongful termination lawsuits involving the Tort Claims Act. She also defended the State Office of Risk Management and other state agencies in workers’ compensation contested case hearings and appeals. Prior to that, Leandra worked as a real estate litigation associate at a boutique law firm in Austin representing commercial real estate and multifamily residential developers litigating real estate leases.
Leandra’s litigation experience includes first-chair representation of clients in front of the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing, justice courts across Texas, county court at laws, district courts, and the First and Fourteenth Texas Court of Appeals.
During law school, Leandra volunteered as a Legal Intern at Texas Advocacy Project, a charitable organization that empowers survivors of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through free legal services and access to the justice system.
Education
- George Washington University (B.A., 2012)
- Concentration in Business Economics and Public Policy
- University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2016)
Bar Admissions
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Legal Intern, Texas Advocacy Project, 2014