Mark P. Guerrera

Recent representations include:

• Representing a major international bank in cross-border litigation in Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein involving claims of fraud, deepening insolvency, market manipulation, among others.
• Representing a pharmaceutical manufacturer in litigation in federal court involving alleged violations of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. 
• Representing an energy developer in litigation in federal court relating to the financing, construction, and leasing of a major power plant.
• Representation of a telecommunications company in federal court actions alleging violations of the Telecommunications Act.
• Representation of a commercial real estate company in litigation regarding property rights and alleging claims for breach of contract. 
• Representation of a Big Four accounting firm partner and employee in PCAOB investigation.
• Representation of pharmaceutical manufacturers in connection with affirmative claims for violations of the Lanham Act.
• Representation of a pharmaceutical distributor in federal court litigation, alleging claims of fraud and breach of contract.
• Representation of pharmaceutical manufacturer in connection with disputes regarding the Prescription Drug User Fee Act.
• Representation of a foreign executive in connection with a multinational bribery investigation and related proceedings in the United States, Italy, and Africa.
• Representation of a GSA Schedule contractor in connection with a qui tam lawsuit and related DOJ investigation under the False Claims Act alleging violations of the price reduction clause. 
• Representation of an interstate natural gas pipeline in an enforcement proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Representation of pharmaceutical manufacturers in connection with internal reviews of FDA regulatory issues.
• Representation of a financial institution in a series of cases arising out of the collapse of Italian dairy giant, Parmalat S.p.A. Obtained multiple victories on motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and at trial — all of which were affirmed. In re Parmalat, 497 F. Supp. 2d 526 (S.D.N.Y. 2007); In re Parmalat, 570 F. Supp. 2d 521 (S.D.N.Y. 2008); Smith v. BoA, 501 F. Supp. 2d 560 (S.D.N.Y. 2007), PCFL v. BoA, 659 F. Supp. 2d 504 (S.D.N.Y. 2009); FHL v. BoA, 684 F. Supp. 2d 453 (S.D.N.Y. 2010); Pappas v. BoA, 309 Fed. Appx. 536 (2d Cir. 2009); PCFL v. BoA, 412 Fed. Appx. 325 (2d Cir. 2011); FHL v. BoA, 423 Fed. Appx. 73 (2d Cir. 2011).
• Representation of a financial service provider in connection with anti-money laundering compliance matters and related government investigations.
• Representation of defense contractor in a four week trial against the United States Air Force.
• Representation of a satellite manufacturer in a six week international arbitration.
• Representation of a major financial institution in qui tam “whistleblower” lawsuits under the False Claims Act regarding securitization and foreclosure practices. See, e.g., U.S. ex rel. Adams v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 175322 (D. Nev. Dec. 11, 2013). 
• Representation of a nursing home owner in a DOJ investigation under the False Claims Act.

• Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, Board Member 
• Georgetown University Board of Governors, Board Member
• The Hoya Hoop Club, President