STEPHANIE YONEKURA
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Stephanie Yonekura is the global head of Hogan Lovells’ Investigations, White Collar and Fraud practice, which is comprised of more than 150 lawyers across 20 jurisdictions globally. Yonekura was previously Acting US Attorney in the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, the largest US Attorney’s office outside Washington DC. Under her leadership, the office investigated the hacking of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies, reportedly by a foreign government. Having served as a federal prosecutor for over 14 years, Yonekura knows the hot-button issues that are considered in every stage of any government investigation.
In private practice, Yonekura uses her substantial experience in the trenches, in the courtroom, and as the chief law enforcement officer in Los Angeles to help clients understand the key issues, investigate matters strategically and surgically, and negotiate with and defend clients before law enforcement agencies around the world.
