Our People

After almost 30 years of service, Connie recently departed FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, as its Senior Vice President responsible for all U.S. litigation as well as leading the Environmental, Risk Management and Compliance groups within the legal department. Connie has extensive experience handling litigation defense and prevention, as well as domestic employment matters.

Haydn Richards, Jr., a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, has been re-elected as chair of the Industry Advisory Council of the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR). Haydn will serve his second – and final – term as chair, since the AARMR by-laws only allow an individual to serve no more than two terms in the role.

Giovanni assists clients facing civil and criminal investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance issues across various industries. He also has represented clients in matters involving complex litigation and issues related to securities fraud, shareholder disputes, employment discrimination, and patent infringement.