Peter C. Anderson. Principal I Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC,

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1 Peter C. Anderson Principal I Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC, Pete uses his experience as a former federal prosecutor to defend corporations and individuals against government investigations and prosecutions, primarily involving environmental and regulatory crimes. Managing all matters to prepare the strongest possible case in anticipation of trial while also working to secure dismissal/closure of an investigation. Negotiating favorable plea agreements. Conducting internal investigations. Preparing presentations to prosecutors to favorably influence their broad discretion and decline prosecutions. Overseeing responses to grand jury subpoenas and search warrants. Developing and assessing the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs. A strong and well-documented corporate compliance culture is the antidote to broad prosecutorial discretion. Background Pete s two decades in the federal criminal arena on both sides of the aisle - uniquely qualify him to counsel clients in a wide range of environmental and regulatory crimes matters. After completing his clerkship for the Hon. Graham Mullen, U.S. District Court Judge in the Western District of North Carolina (W.D.N.C.), he was selected into the Honors Program at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC and served as a federal prosecutor in the Environmental Crimes Section. During his tenure, Pete received the U.S. Attorney General s Special Achievement Award. In that specialized capacity, he gained trial experience in highly complex prosecutions, developed a deep understanding of all environmental criminal statutes, received invaluable insight into how prosecutors investigate and evaluate cases, and developed strong relationships with agencies and investigators. Pete also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the W.D.N.C. (Charlotte), where he gained additional trial experience in a variety of broader white collar crime matters.

2 Following his government service, Pete has worked in a number of national law firms, as well as at his own boutique federal criminal trial practice. Aside from environmental and regulatory crimes, he has experience defending charges involving all types of fraud (bank, mortgage, mail and wire, healthcare), as well as violations relating to tax, antitrust, and securities. Pete has served an adjunct law professor, and regularly speaks and writes on a variety of topics including environmental crimes, trial advocacy, federal criminal law, business crimes defense, and corporate compliance counseling. He has spoken at environmental crimes seminars at the law schools of the University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Boston College, Lewis & Clark, University of Vermont, and American University. Annually, Pete serves as Editor and Co-Author of the Environmental Law and Compliance chapter within The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual, published by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Education Rutgers University (B.S., summa cum laude, 1986) o Environmental Science and Policy University of Virginia (J.D., 1991) o Member, Virginia Environmental Law Journal Bar Admissions District of Columbia North Carolina Court Admissions U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina Professional Affiliations American Bar Association, White Collar Crime Section Environmental Crimes Subcommittee (2012-present) Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Board-Certified in Corporate Compliance Judicial Conference, U.S. Fourth Circuit, Permanent Member

3 Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, UNC-Charlotte, Advisor (2010-Present) Mecklenburg County Bar, Vice President ( ) Community Involvement United Family Services, Board Member ( ) Men for Change (Domestic Violence Victims' Advocacy Group), Chairman (2002) Honors & Awards Recognized as a leading lawyer by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, Business North Carolina, Legal Elite (2013) One of three finalists for the U.S. Attorney post in the W.D.N.C. (2009) "AV" Rating in Martindale-Hubbell, rated by peers and members of the judiciary (since 2004) "40 Under 40" Award, Charlotte Business Journal (2003) E. Randolph Williams Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service ( ) Experience Environmental Crimes Defense Represented an international lens manufacturing company in a federal environmental criminal investigation surrounded unpermitted pretreatment discharges into the sewer in violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Following an extensive internal investigation, no felony charges were brought against the company or any individuals, and the company was permitted to plead guilty to a negligent misdemeanor. Defended an executive and hazardous waste brokerage company in a federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) prosecution, which resulted in a misdemeanor plea for the individual, and a felony plea that avoided a million dollar restitution claim. Represented a real estate development company and its executive in a federal criminal investigation of CWA and RCRA violations arising from on-site industrial demolition activities. Following an internal investigation, the federal prosecutor declined to prosecute. Defended a food grease recycling company and its executive charged with CWA felonies. Successfully negotiated a probationary sentence for the individual and a nominal fine for the company. Conducting an internal investigation following a pipeline rupture and release into a river. Felony charges were avoided, with a misdemeanor plea and fine. Representing a crew member/engineer of a cruise ship in an investigation relating to illegal bilge water discharges. No criminal charges were brought against this individual.

4 White Collar Defense Defending a former executive of an international computer technology marketing company in a mail and wire fraud investigation. Representing various executives in a pending tax investigations. Defended a pharmaceutical wholesaler against a federal healthcare fraud investigation which resulted in no charges ever being filed. Represented numerous lawyers in federal criminal fraud investigations and prosecutions surrounding both banking and other real estate violations. Defended a hedge fund manager in a federal fraud and tax investigation. Defended a dentist accused of criminal tax evasion. Defended an executive accused of securities fraud involving a $2.9 billion loss, and a related obstruction of justice, in two separate, multi-week trials. Defended a tax lawyer accused of tax crimes arising from his counseling of off-shore trusts. After a lengthy trial, the jury acquitted the client of all charges. Defended various executives in various criminal antitrust investigations in the carbon graphite industry, the rubber belt manufacturing industry, gypsum manufacturing industry, and the shipping industry. Represented many licensed professionals in federal criminal cases, as well as related licensing disputes relating to securities, investments, banking, law, accounting, nursing, and medical. Represented one of the Duke lacrosse players in state criminal investigation and successfully avoided criminal charges to be brought, and helped manage and respond to the high-profile media campaign. Represented one of the Carolina Panthers cheerleaders in a state criminal investigation, which involved a high-profile response, and which resulted in a deferred prosecution. The strength of any defense to a federal criminal prosecution starts long before the investigation begins. Every company and every executive can build the strongest foundation for a successful defense by making sure it is self-governing and transparent. Experience listed here includes work done at prior law firms. Publications September 17, 2018 Hurricane Florence Recovery Resources Available Beveridge & Diamond

5 June 20, 2017 Using An Old Hammer in a New Context: ONRR and DOJ Adopt Aggressive False Claims Act Strategy for Royalty Underpayments Beveridge & Diamond April 20, 2017 The Prosecutor's Evolving Playbook: DOJ's Rising Expectations for Compliance Programs Compliance & Ethics Professional November 30, 2016 Climate Change Risk and Sustainability Disclosures: A New Enforcement Regime ACC Docket, Vol. 34, No. 9 November 4, 2016 Inside the Prosecutor's Playbook: Broader Lessons from the FCPA Pilot Program Compliance & Ethics Professional October 19, 2016 Oh The Times... They are A-Changing: EPA & DOJ Follow Through on Worker Endangerment Initiative February 3, 2016 Lessons from Lumber Liquidators Recent Lacey Act Criminal Sentence: Are You Exposed to Costly Environmental Compliance Risks? January 22, 2016 Taking a Broader View of Compliance Risks and Enforcement-Readiness: Tips on Maintaining Good Regulatory Relationships, and Preparing for Grand Jury Subpoenas and Search Warrants The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual: 2016 January 14, 2016 Environmental Law and Compliance The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual: 2016 December 18, 2015 New DOJ Prosecutorial Initiative Blends Environmental and Worker Safety September 11, 2015 Executives Beware: DOJ s New Yates Memo Signals Focus on Prosecuting Individuals

6 October 31, 2014 Tips for Keeping Environmental Enforcement Actions Civil: Maintaining Good Relations With Regulators Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report