Introduction
Jerry Robinette is a member of the Cross-Border Risks team. Formerly, Jerry was the special agent in charge for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in San Antonio, Texas.
My focus
In my role as the special agent in charge, I led one of the largest and most active HSI offices in the country. Addressing my mandate of National Security through border security, we focused on cross-border crimes involving the illegal transportation of commercial cargo, illicit narcotics, weapons, currency, and human smuggling. To achieve these results, my offices formed many working alliances with foreign governments to address the international nature of these crimes.
Leveraging my post-retirement experience at JPMorgan Chase in the Compliance department, I have extensive experience in anti–money laundering, focusing on counter-terrorist financing and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. During my federal career I was assigned to ICE/U.S. Customs Service Headquarters in Washington, DC, serving as the unit chief for financial investigations, ICE’s liaison to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), assistant director of ICE’s Money Laundering Coordination Center and executive deputy director for Customs’ Terrorist Financing Unit.
In my current role, I advise and counsel a wide range of corporations and individuals in state and federal investigations. Additionally, I focus on complex civil and criminal matters involving government investigations and white collar criminal defense.
Looking ahead
Use of domestic/international data, social media and open source material can have a dire impact on a client’s future. It’s critical for clients to identify areas where they are vulnerable and strategies to minimize exposure.
In the news
- The Washington Post
In South Texas, frustration with high-speed chases, increased crime exacerbates political tensions
This article on human smuggling and illegal immigration at the southern U.S. border quotes Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense investigative director Jerry Robinette on how increased human smuggling makes it more difficult for law enforcement to determine who is entering the country to work and who is coming to commit crime.May 4, 2021 - Bloomberg Law
Nixon Peabody adds ex-ICE director amid white collar swoon
Sep 4, 2019This article highlights the arrival of Washington DC Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner John Sandweg, a former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
John comes to NP after leading his own boutique firm, Frontier Solutions. He joins NP along with five team members: counsel Rachel Winkler, associate Catherine Ingram Hunstad, legal assistant Tracey Ford, and investigative directors Jerry Robinette and Miguel Unzueta. John and his five colleagues will spearhead our firm’s new Cross-Border Risks team.
This article also quotes Washington DC Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner Adam Tarosky on current trends in False Claims Act prosecutions.
Education
University of Florida, B.A.
