Isabel Lecompte
Of CounselAbout
Isabel has over ten years of experience in a wide range of legal matters ranging from complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, federal and state administrative proceedings, and arbitration (FINRA and AAA). Isabel’s current practice is focused on corporate internal investigations and effective reporting across Latin America. She also assists in compliance-related matters, white-collar defense, and commercial litigation. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and has assisted in BSA matters.
CourtsUnited States District Court for the District of Puerto RicoUnited States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Education
- J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2011
- B.A., International Relations with History, Wellesley College, 2008
Pro Bono
Assistance to a community-based non-profit with federal and contract compliance.
Conducted a seminar and assisted in applying to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program for small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Conducted a seminar and assisted in applying to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program for small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Publications
- Lecompte, Isabel (2020, April 14). La atención en salas de emergencia durante el Covid-19. El Nuevo Día (endi.com)
- Lecompte Shiba, Isabel (Summer 2022). A heightened standard for bribery charges involving campaign contributions? From the Bar (Puerto Rico Federal Bar Association Chapter), Issue No. 61, 10-13
- Lecompte Shiba, Isabel (Summer 2022). Virtual Currency Activities and Money Service Businesses (MSBs) pg.14 From the Bar (Puerto Rico Federal Bar Association Chapter), Issue No. 61, 14-18
Media Mentions
Interviewed, "FEPA: Ley de Prevención de la Extorsión en el Extranjero impulsa la lucha contra la corrupción a nivel global", LexLatin, June 14, 2024
Prior Experience
Before joining DLA Piper, Isabel worked for Meléndez Torres Law, P.S.C., a law firm specializing in white-collar criminal defense, corporate internal investigations and civil litigation matters. Isabel also worked in the litigation department of McConnell Valdés, the largest law firm in Puerto Rico.
Memberships And Affiliations
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA)
- Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Bar Association - Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Chapter for 2023-2024
Connect
Phone
+1 787 945 9105
(Work, San Juan)
