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Special Counsel | Global Investigations & Risk Advisory | Regulatory & Compliance

Kevin R. Brenner is a Special Counsel at Global Link Law, leading the firm’s Global Investigations & Risk Advisory and Regulatory & Compliance practice. A former federal prosecutor with over two decades of courtroom advocacy and investigative leadership experience, Kevin leads complex cross-border investigations involving fraud, corruption, and misconduct across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Kevin brings deep expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption, third-party risk, and regulatory enforcement, with a track record of partnering with senior leadership to navigate high-stakes legal, compliance, and reputational challenges. He designs and implements global risk and compliance frameworks for operations in high-risk, highly regulated jurisdictions, translating a prosecutor’s precision into practical, defensible strategy for healthcare and multinational organizations.

His expertise spans FCPA and anti-corruption compliance, third-party risk management involving agents, intermediaries, and international partners, fraud waste and abuse (FWA) detection and response, and litigation strategy for high-stakes investigations. Kevin guides organizations through overlapping global regulatory regimes, aligning compliance with operational realities to build defensible, high-impact programs.

Prior to his work in private practice, Kevin served as a federal prosecutor where he honed his investigative and litigation skills in high-stakes environments. This foundation informs his approach to every client engagement — practical, defensible, and mission-focused.

When you work with Kevin R. Brenner, you gain a rare and powerful advantage — the mind of a former federal prosecutor combined with two decades of frontline experience in global investigations, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Kevin doesn’t just advise on risk — he has lived it. From leading high-stakes prosecutions to designing compliance frameworks that hold up under the scrutiny of regulators on three continents, Kevin brings a level of practical rigor and strategic clarity that few advisors can match. His track record speaks for itself:

Prosecutorial Precision: Former federal prosecutor with over two decades of courtroom advocacy and investigative leadership — Kevin approaches every matter with the discipline and thoroughness that defines top-tier enforcement experience.
Global Reach: Led complex cross-border investigations spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America, navigating overlapping regulatory regimes with confidence and strategic foresight.
Enterprise Risk Intelligence: Designed and implemented global compliance and risk frameworks for multinational and healthcare organizations operating in high-risk, highly regulated jurisdictions.

Kevin’s approach is built on a simple principle: defensible, practical, and mission-focused. He translates complex regulatory exposure into clear, actionable strategy — protecting your organization while positioning it for growth.

Working with Kevin means engaging a trusted advisor who has operated at the intersection of law, enforcement, and enterprise risk — and who brings that unique vantage point to every client engagement.

Global Link Law: Special Counsel leading the firm’s Global Investigations & Risk Advisory and Regulatory & Compliance practice. Advises healthcare and multinational organizations on cross-border investigations, FCPA compliance, third-party risk, fraud waste and abuse (FWA), and complex regulatory matters.
Capital RX (August 2024 – April 2026):
- Managed PBM/PBA regulatory affairs, licensing, and litigation/dispute resolution.
- Led responses to external legal and regulatory inquiries, market conduct exams, and client audits, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Supported provider network team in contract negotiations; primary legal support for pharmacy contracting.
- Served as legal advisor to SIU on FWA initiatives, shaping investigative approach and establishing regulatory alignment.
- Guided HR on employment law, workplace investigations, and compliance best practices to reduce organizational risk.
Federal Prosecutor (U.S. Department of Justice): Nearly two decades of federal prosecution experience. Led high-stakes investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, corruption, and organized criminal enterprise. Developed deep expertise in evidence gathering, witness strategy, and courtroom litigation that now informs every client advisory engagement.
Private Practice — Complex Regulatory & Investigations: Represented multinational corporations and healthcare organizations facing government investigations, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border compliance challenges across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Practice Expertise

FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance — design, implementation, and enforcement defense
Global Investigations — cross-border fraud, corruption, and misconduct across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America
Third-Party Risk Management — agents, intermediaries, international partners, and supply chain compliance
Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) — detection, response, and remediation for healthcare and regulated industries
Enterprise Risk Frameworks — designing defensible, operationally aligned compliance programs for multinational organizations
Litigation Strategy — high-stakes government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters

Speaking Engagements & Published Works

Contributed insights on cross-border investigations, FCPA enforcement trends, and global compliance strategy at industry conferences and legal forums
Authored and co-authored materials on enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance best practices for multinational organizations

Bar Admissions

Admitted to practice in U.S. federal courts

Kevin R. Brenner is a leading global investigations and regulatory compliance attorney with deep expertise in cross-border enforcement, enterprise risk management, and fraud prevention for healthcare and multinational organizations.

His practice centers on three interconnected pillars:

Global Investigations & Enforcement Defense: Kevin leads complex investigations involving fraud, corruption, and misconduct with the discipline of a former federal prosecutor. He advises clients facing government inquiries, DOJ/SEC matters, and international regulatory scrutiny — building defensible positions and managing risk across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Frameworks: Kevin designs and implements enterprise-wide compliance programs tailored to the operational realities of organizations working in high-risk and highly regulated environments. His frameworks address FCPA, anti-bribery, third-party risk, and industry-specific regulatory requirements across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Healthcare Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA): For healthcare organizations, Kevin provides targeted FWA detection, response, and remediation strategies — helping health plans, systems, and providers protect against financial exposure while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational integrity.

Learn more about how Kevin leads Global Link Law’s FCPA & Anti-Corruption and Investigations practices.

Bar Admissions:

Admitted to practice before U.S. federal courts
Pennsylvania Bar

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

Member, American Bar Association — Section of International Law
Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Member, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)

Strategic Legal Counsel for Healthcare & Health Technology

Your organization faces legal and regulatory complexity that demands more than outside counsel — it demands a partner who has sat on your side of the table.

From government investigations and FCPA matters to healthcare M&A and payer contracting, we’ve handled it from the inside and from the courtroom.

Whether you need fractional leadership, transactional support, or a defensible compliance framework, we deliver counsel built around what the business actually needs. What sets us apart is real-world in-house experience — our partners have served in senior legal roles within large and publicly traded companies, giving them a direct understanding of what business leaders and boards actually need from legal counsel.

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