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Lamia Matta

Washington,District of Columbia

Summary

Senior legal and compliance executive with 20+ years' experience designing and leading global investigations programs across industries. Proven track record of managing cross-border investigations, advising C-suite and Boards on regulatory risks, and navigating DOJ, SEC, and international enforcement actions. Adept at building investigation functions from the ground up, optimizing whistleblower programs, and driving enterprise risk mitigation. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for collaborative leadership, investigative rigor, and strategic alignment of legal and business goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Head of Investigations

SOLVENTUM
01.2024 - Current
  • Built and scaled global investigations function for newly formed multinational.
  • Developed and implemented global policies, investigation protocols, escalation procedures, and reporting frameworks.
  • Managed over 400 matters annually, including whistleblower complaints, fraud allegations, and regulatory inquiries.
  • Partnered with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, HR, Audit, and Business teams to ensure consistency, transparency, and risk alignment.
  • Regularly brief executive leadership and Board committees on investigations trends, root causes, and remediation efforts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance & Investigations

ERICSSON
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led internal investigations and managed external counsel in complex matters involving FCPA violations and DOJ scrutiny.
  • Supported company's compliance obligations under external monitorship; contributed to monitor reporting and implementation of remediation plans.
  • Delivered investigative findings and risk mitigation strategies to senior legal and compliance leadership.
  • Identified vendor and support savings valued at more than $50,000.

Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Directed more than 100 high-profile internal investigations into alleged healthcare fraud, billing misconduct, and employee violations.
  • Interviewed witnesses, conducted document reviews, and synthesized findings into risk-based recommendations.
  • Collaborated with Compliance and Legal teams to design control enhancements and track remediation implementation.

Partner, Investigations & Compliance

MILLER & CHEVALIER CHARTERED
06.2008 - 09.2019
  • Represented multinational companies and senior executives in investigations involving the DOJ, SEC, and foreign regulators.
  • Advised on 30+ matters, including coordinating 20+ member teams for FCPA and anti-bribery investigations across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. (including firm attorneys, translators, financial analysts).
  • Advised on $835 million corporate settlement between VimpelCom Limited and Unitel LLC with the DOJ, SEC, and Dutch Prosecutor’s Office related to bribery of government officials. Routinely presented to the Special Committee as well as board of directors on investigation findings.
  • Provided training to legal and compliance teams, and advised Boards on high-risk jurisdictions and enforcement trends.

Legal & Policy Advisor

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Advised on international law in peace negotiations and geopolitical crisis contexts.
  • Provided legal and policy analysis to U.S. Congress, State Department, and global think tanks.

Associate, International Arbitration & Trade

PAUL HASTINGS LLP
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Drafted briefs in international arbitration, white-collar, and trade cases.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Judicial Law Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT (Hon. David Briones)
01.2000 - 01.2002
    • Drafted memoranda, orders, and jury instructions in civil and criminal cases. Managed high-volume docket with complex multi-defendant trials.

Education

J.D. -

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin

M.A. - International Relations

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

B.A. - Comparative Literature

Columbia University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Global Internal Investigations
  • FCPA, Fraud & Anti-Corruption
  • DOJ/SEC Monitorship Response
  • Whistleblower Program Oversight
  • Third-Party Risk & Due Diligence
  • Cross-Border Legal Strategy
  • Investigations Lifecycle Management
  • Remediation & Compliance Enhancements
  • Risk Assessments & Reporting Frameworks
  • Board & Audit Committee Briefings
  • Legal Policy Development
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Regulatory Response

Additional Information

Languages: Arabic, French, Spanish
Bar Admissions: CA & DC

Timeline

Global Head of Investigations

SOLVENTUM
01.2024 - Current

Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance & Investigations

ERICSSON
12.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA
02.2020 - 11.2022

Partner, Investigations & Compliance

MILLER & CHEVALIER CHARTERED
06.2008 - 09.2019

Legal & Policy Advisor

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP
01.2004 - 01.2007

Associate, International Arbitration & Trade

PAUL HASTINGS LLP
01.2002 - 01.2003

Judicial Law Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT (Hon. David Briones)
01.2000 - 01.2002

J.D. -

The University of Texas School of Law

M.A. - International Relations

University of Chicago

B.A. - Comparative Literature

Columbia University

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