STEPHANIE YONEKURA
Global Head of Investigations, White Collar and Fraud
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Stephanie Yonekura is the global head of Hogan Lovells’ Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud practice, comprised of more than 150 lawyers across 20 jurisdictions globally. Yonekura was previously acting U.S. attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, the largest U.S. Attorney’s office outside Washington D.C. Under her leadership, the office investigated the hacking of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.
Yonekura brings a unique perspective to internal investigations. Having served as a federal prosecutor for over 14 years, she 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.
