Taylor West

Associate

Taylor’s practice includes representing individuals and companies in federal white-collar matters, particularly those related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Taylor regularly conducts internal investigations into potential violations of U.S. laws and works with clients to design, test, and improve their corporate compliance programs. Among other matters, Taylor has participated in anti-corruption compliance reviews examining clients’ operations in high-risk jurisdictions, conducted due diligence of third parties, represented a multinational company under the review of an independent compliance monitor, and assisted companies in conducting internal investigations regarding allegations of bribery and money laundering.

In 2018, Taylor received his J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. During law school, Taylor was a notes editor of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics and served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Francisco A. Besosa of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

Taylor has provided pro bono representation to veterans in disability benefits appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Education:

  • J.D. – Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude, 2018
  • B.S. – Texas Christian University, summa cum laude, 2014

Admissions:

  • Washington DC