Natalie L. Reid
Partner – Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Description of field of expertise
Arian June is a litigation partner based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and is a member of the White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group. Recognized as one of 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal (2020) and by Benchmark Litigation and Chambers USA for her expertise in white collar criminal defense, Arian’s practice focuses on government and internal investigations, securities enforcement defense, whistleblower response, sensitive investigations and crisis management. She has represented financial institutions, publicly traded companies, investment advisers and senior executives in complex regulatory matters, including allegations of securities fraud, insider trading, accounting and corporate disclosure issues, violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, cyber-intrusions and sales practices violations, including matters involving foreign exchange products and the distribution of life insurance products.
Arian advises clients on various facets of the Dodd-Frank Act, with particular emphasis in designing corporate policies and procedures to comply with the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower regulations, investigating corporate whistleblower reports and mitigating whistleblower-related Natalie L. Reid risks. In addition to her white collar practice, Arian also advises boards of corporations, educational institutions and other organizations in sensitive investigations, including board-directed independent inquiries of allegations involving sexual misconduct, racial intolerance and related matters.
Arian speaks and writes frequently on topics of importance to her practice area. She has authored or co-authored articles for publications such as Bloomberg BNA Securities Regulation & Law Report, Bloomberg BNA World Securities Law Report, Law360, Journal of Investment Compliance and The Hill. Ms. June is co-editor-in-chief of the firm’s Accounting & Financial Reporting Enforcement Round-Up.
What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?
“A career in alternative dispute resolution—whether mediation and arbitration in the United States or in the international arena—can be rewarding, and offers the prospect of another chapter of your professional life serving as a mediator or arbitrator. To create and capitalize on those opportunities, start planning early: boost your substantive knowledge, follow industry news on legal developments, join professional associations, seek out mentors, and build your credentials and track record. This is a field where your reputation outside your firm or organization can be as important (if not more) to the trajectory of your career, so don’t forget to nurture an external profile and make and maintain connections with peers and senior colleagues in the broader professional community as well.”
Final thoughts…
Natalie is one of the few women of color to ever argue before the International Court of Justice—one of only two in 2021. She serves on the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the Board of the London Court of International Arbitration, and as Counsellor of the American Society of International Law.
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