Christopher D. Plumlee

Christopher D. Plumlee
Member
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(479) 464.5660
Fax:
(479) 464.5680
Experience
Practice Areas
Chris Plumlee is a former Assistant United States Attorney who has served as Chief of the Criminal
Division. Chris leverages his years of courtroom and jury trial experience to lead complex internal
Litigation
corporate investigations, anti-corruption/compliance reviews, and represents clients in
Tax Controversy and Litigation
Corporate Compliance and Investigations
Government Investigations
enforcement actions related to regulated areas such as:
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FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
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OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Specially Designated Nationals List
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Oversight/Investigations Conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice
Education
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Anti-Corruption/Compliance Efforts
University of Central Arkansas
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Consumer Protection Safety Commission
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Controls
Anti-Corruption Compliance (FCPA)
Threat Management and Risk Assessment
B.A., Business Administration - 1993
University of Arkansas School of Law
Chris leads a team of Mitchell Williams attorneys who routinely conduct international internal
J.D. - 1996
corporate investigations related to allegations of: employee or executive misconduct; alleged
financial improprieties; improper disclosure of trade secrets; and other sensitive matters. Chris
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provides counsel to major corporations regarding assessment and compliance related to anti-
Arkansas
money laundering controls in both domestic and international business settings. Chris’ extensive
experience as a former state and federal prosecutor also allows him to provide assistance to both
small businesses and corporations requiring sensitive internal investigations involving concerns of
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United States Court of Appeals for the
Eighth Circuit
United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Arkansas
United States District Court for the
Western District of Arkansas
internal employee theft or embezzlement. Chris often advises and assists affected clients with
ensuing litigation and/or contact with authorities in resolving the matter.
Chris also serves as lead counsel for general corporate and commercial litigation disputes in
various settings. Chris has represented financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in
litigation matters in state and federal court and routinely assists clients with criminal and civil
investigative demands from state and federal governmental agencies, including the U.S.
Department of Justice, State Department Office of Inspector General, Internal Revenue Service,
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United States District Court for the
and Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Additionally, Chris has experience
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representing clients facing civil and criminal tax controversies.
Chris joined Mitchell Williams in 2010 f from the United States Department of Justice within the
United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas where he spent eight years as
an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, three of which were as Chief of the
Criminal Division. Chris has extensive courtroom and jury trial experience, as well as experience in
public policy, management, and working with the regulatory and administrative branches of
government. Prior to his service at the United States Attorney’s Office, Chris served as the Chief
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the 19th - West Judicial District in Benton County, Arkansas. In
addition to his trial and courtroom experience, Chris has extensive experience in leading and
managing major white collar and immigration related corporate investigations.
Other Activities
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One of three candidates submitted to President Obama for consideration as United States
Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas by U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor
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Member of First United Methodist Church, Bentonville, Arkansas
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American Bar Association
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Arkansas Bar Association
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Benton County Bar Association
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