Guidepost Solutions Appoints Sokolow Former Novartis Services General Counsel
July 25 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Addition Enhances Firm’s Compliance and
Regulatory Services for Pharmaceutical Clients and Other Key
Industries
Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in compliance,
investigations and risk management, expanded its regulatory team
with the appointment of former Novartis Services, Inc. General
Counsel Steven Sokolow as a senior managing director. A 24-year
veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, Sokolow has deep experience
working on matters related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,
False Claims Act, corporate governance, internal investigations,
and litigation. His appointment will support the firm’s efforts to
expand compliance and monitoring services in the pharmaceutical
industry and other key segments.
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“We are committed to supporting our clients by bringing in
industry leading talent with the depth of knowledge and expertise
each has come to expect from our firm. Having a leader of Steve’s
caliber on our team will immediately benefit our clients and expand
our footprint in regulatory and compliance services specific to the
pharmaceutical industry and elsewhere,” stated Chief Executive
Officer Julie Myers Wood. “His impressive background and
accomplishments are well-matched with our clients’ evolving
needs.”
Recently, Sokolow was vice president and general counsel of
Novartis Services where he oversaw litigation and investigations
for its U.S. operating companies including Novartis
Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz and Alcon. He transformed the company’s
approach to investigations by streamlining processes and protocols
with the agreement of government agencies that significantly
reduced cost and resolution time. Sokolow established the
litigation practice, investigations unit and eDiscovery program;
oversaw product liability, commercial and antitrust matters; and
led high-profile liability litigations for Novartis
Pharmaceuticals. He joined Novartis in 1997 following the merger
between Ciba-Geigy Corporation and Sandoz. At Ciba-Geigy he was an
attorney and oversaw outside counsel for employment, product
liability, environmental and commercial matters.
Earlier in his career, Sokolow spent five years with the law
firms Christy & Veiner and Cahill Gordon & Reindel. He
began his legal career with the New York County District Attorney's
Office as an Assistant District Attorney serving under District
Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau.
Sokolow received his Juris Doctor from New York University Law
School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude. He is a member of the
Citizens Crime Commission and Penn Alumni.
About Guidepost Solutions LLC
In a world where change is certain, experience is the best
protection. Guidepost Solutions offers global investigations,
compliance and monitoring, and security and technology consulting
solutions for clients in a wide range of industries. Our expert
team provides leadership and strategic guidance to address critical
client needs across the globe. With headquarters in New York,
Guidepost Solutions maintains offices in key markets including
Chicago; Dallas; Honolulu; London; Los Angeles; Oakland; Palm
Beach; Sacramento; San Francisco; Seattle; Singapore; and
Washington, D.C.; and has resources across the globe. Experience
guides us. Solutions define us. For more information, please visit
www.guidepostsolutions.com.
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