Paul Lee
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned investigator with a robust background in criminal and financial investigations. Excelled in complex case investigation and management, securing significant legal resolutions, and enhancing stakeholder relations. Adept at strategic analysis, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to integrity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Transportation
07.2024 - Current
- Agency Overview: Office of Inspector General.
- Investigated complex cases involving fraud, waste, and abuse across 10 stakeholder sub-agencies, impacting public safety, employee integrity, federal funds, and consumer protections
- Identified and requested/subpoenaed material documents to support investigative findings
- Managed and secured sensitive electronic and physical evidence
- Reviewed internal financial and operational documents to further investigative findings
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders and agencies to progress agency missions
- Conducted an average of 4-6 interviews per investigation with adversarial and cooperative subjects, witnesses, victims, and experts
- Prepared an average of 6-8 comprehensive investigative reports per case
- Provided strategic recommendations to management on investigations and compliance measures
- Utilized specialized databases for intelligence gathering and stakeholder analysis
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Agency Overview: Office of Inspector General
- Investigated complex financial fraud schemes involving disability, unemployment, retirement, and Medicare benefits
- Conducted an average of 3-4 interviews per case with key subjects, witnesses, and stakeholders to gather critical intelligence
- Identified and requested/subpoenaed relevant documents to support investigative findings
- Prepared an average of 2-3 concise, high-impact investigative referrals, reports, and compliance recommendations per investigation
- Reviewed internal financial and operational documents to further investigative findings
- Partnered with U.S Attorney’s Offices in 11 districts to advance investigations and secure legal resolutions
- Planned and led felony arrest warrant operations and coordinated detainee custody with the Department of Justice
- Negotiated civil settlements between subjects and prosecutors
- Developed outreach initiatives to strengthen intra-agency stakeholder relationships and operational efficiency
- Utilized specialized databases for data analysis and fraud detection
Senior Investigator
U.S. Department of Labor
07.2012 - 08.2022
- Agency Overview: Employee Benefits Security Administration.
- Investigated complex health and retirement plan investigations pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1976, and other labor law statutes
- Led investigations covering ~$10.9B in plan assets, impacting 39,576 participants
- Managed complex cases, securing a $2.4M receivership recovery and uncovering a $2.8M welfare plan fraud scheme
- Conducted compliance investigations into investment advisory firms, leading to profit disgorgement and internal controls reform
- Conducted an average of 2-3 interviews per case with executives, participants, and industry experts
- Identified and requested/subpoenaed material documents to support investigative findings
- Reviewed internal company policies and procedures to determine compliance violations
- Advised senior management on ERISA compliance and fiduciary responsibilities
- Authored litigation referrals, investigative reports, and compliance documents
- Designed and led a 75+ participant outreach presentation to enhance inter-agency cooperation
- Coordinated intra-office surety bond investigations and trained new investigators in surety bond compliance investigations
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Employee Benefits
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
Illinois State University
Skills
- TLO
- Accurint
- Westlaw
- PACER
- Bank Scan
- FinCEN
- NCIC
- ERISA
- United States Code
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Korean Language
- Secretary of Labor’s Exceptional Achievement Award
Certification
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE):
- Inspector General Training Program
- Advanced Interviewing for Investigators
- Criminal Investigator Training Program
U.S. Department of Labor:
- Fiduciary Provisions of ERISA Programs
- Investigative Techniques Program, Criminal Enforcement Program
- Accounting and Financial Analysis Program
Security Clearance:
- Top Secret Clearance (Valid until 2028)
Timeline
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Transportation
07.2024 - Current
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
08.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Investigator
U.S. Department of Labor
07.2012 - 08.2022
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE):
- Inspector General Training Program
- Advanced Interviewing for Investigators
- Criminal Investigator Training Program
U.S. Department of Labor:
- Fiduciary Provisions of ERISA Programs
- Investigative Techniques Program, Criminal Enforcement Program
- Accounting and Financial Analysis Program
Security Clearance:
- Top Secret Clearance (Valid until 2028)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Employee Benefits
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
Illinois State University
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