Jacqueline M. Arango

Jacqueline M. Arango

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)
Miami, Florida
38+ years experience
Akerman LLP
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Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 1100, 98 Southeast Seventh Street, Miami, FL 33131
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Bio

A former Assistant U.S. Attorney with a focus on public corruption and national security, Jacqueline Arango is co-chair of Akerman’s White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice. She leads a team including former federal prosecutors, senior enforcement lawyers at the SEC, and government lawyers representing corporations, financial institutions, boards of directors, and individuals in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, grand jury probes, internal investigations, and trials. A highly experienced litigator with over 50 jury trials, Jacqueline defends and resolves government investigations arising under criminal and civil statutes, including False Claims Act (FCA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).Jacqueline’s practice includes internal corporate investigations, government regulatory matters, and compliance counseling. She also advises clients on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, contractual disputes, securities and other class action defense, civil fraud claims, and insolvency matters.Jacqueline counsels clients on international trade and economic sanctions matters. In the national security context of, she has handled numerous international weapons and sensitive technology trafficking cases concerning the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Jacqueline has also served as an advisor to a United Nations subcommittee to prepare a resolution designed to enhance international cooperation in reducing small arms and light weapons proliferation.Prior to joining Akerman, Jacqueline served in various capacities in the U.S. Attorney’s office, including Deputy Chief of the Public Corruption and National Security Section where she oversaw public corruption and civil rights cases, including the investigation and prosecution of federal, state, and local officials for bribery, conflict of interest, embezzlement, extortion, and other related offenses. In addition, Jacqueline oversaw the investigation, and prosecution of international and domestic terrorism cases. Prior to this work, Jacqueline served in the Narcotics Section, where, as Deputy Chief, she supervised 15 narcotics prosecutors and oversaw drug trafficking and money laundering investigations. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney with a focus on public corruption and national security, Jacqueline Arango is co-chair of Akerman’s White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice. She leads a team including former federal prosecutors, senior enforcement lawyers at the SEC, and government lawyers representing corporations, financial institutions, boards of directors, and individuals in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, grand jury probes, internal investigations, and trials. A highly experienced litigator with over 50 jury trials, Jacqueline defends and resolves government investigations arising under criminal and civil statutes, including False Claims Act (FCA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).Jacqueline’s practice includes internal corporate investigations, government regulatory matters, and compliance counseling. She also advises clients on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, contractual disputes, securities and other class action defense, civil fraud claims, and insolvency matters.Jacqueline counsels clients on international trade and economic sanctions matters. In the national security context of, she has handled numerous international weapons and sensitive technology trafficking cases concerning the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Jacqueline has also served as an advisor to a United Nations subcommittee to prepare a resolution designed to enhance international cooperation in reducing small arms and light weapons proliferation.Prior to joining Akerman, Jacqueline served in various capacities in the U.S. Attorney’s office, including Deputy Chief of the Public Corruption and National Security Section where she oversaw public corruption and civil rights cases, including the investigation and prosecution of federal, state, and local officials for bribery, conflict of interest, embezzlement, extortion, and other related offenses. In addition, Jacqueline oversaw the investigation, and prosecution of international and domestic terrorism cases. Prior to this work, Jacqueline served in the Narcotics Section, where, as Deputy Chief, she supervised 15 narcotics prosecutors and oversaw drug trafficking and money laundering investigations. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney with a focus on public corruption and national security, Jacqueline Arango is co-chair of Akerman’s White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice. She leads a team including former federal prosecutors, senior enforcement lawyers at the SEC, and government lawyers representing corporations, financial institutions, boards of directors, and individuals in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, grand jury probes, internal investigations, and trials. A highly experienced litigator with over 50 jury trials, Jacqueline defends and resolves government investigations arising under criminal and civil statutes, including False Claims Act (FCA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Jacqueline’s practice includes internal corporate investigations, government regulatory matters, and compliance counseling. She also advises clients on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, contractual disputes, securities and other class action defense, civil fraud claims, and insolvency matters. Jacqueline counsels clients on international trade and economic sanctions matters. In the national security context of, she has handled numerous international weapons and sensitive technology trafficking cases concerning the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Jacqueline has also served as an advisor to a United Nations subcommittee to prepare a resolution designed to enhance international cooperation in reducing small arms and light weapons proliferation. Prior to joining Akerman, Jacqueline served in various capacities in the U.S. Attorney’s office, including Deputy Chief of the Public Corruption and National Security Section where she oversaw public corruption and civil rights cases, including the investigation and prosecution of federal, state, and local officials for bribery, conflict of interest, embezzlement, extortion, and other related offenses. In addition, Jacqueline oversaw the investigation, and prosecution of international and domestic terrorism cases. Prior to this work, Jacqueline served in the Narcotics Section, where, as Deputy Chief, she supervised 15 narcotics prosecutors and oversaw drug trafficking and money laundering investigations.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Miami (2018)
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Recognized: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Recipient of numerous Special Achievement Awards from the United States Attorney's Office and commendations from various state and federal law enforcement agencies
  • South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2008-2011, Listed for Government Attorneys
  • Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service, 1997
  • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2013, Listed for Criminal Law
  • Daily Business Review's Second Annual Women in Law Honoree, 2015

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

  • University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1987

Reviews

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Jennifer Howard

2 weeks ago

Exceptional counsel for complex government investigations

Jacqueline Arango provided outstanding representation during a sensitive SEC inquiry. Her deep background as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, particularly in public corruption, gave her immediate credibility and strategic insight. She expertly navigated the regulatory enforcement landscape, and her recognition in white-collar defense is clearly well-deserved. The entire process felt secure under her guidance at Akerman. While her response time could occasionally be slower during peak periods, likely due to her high-profile caseload, the quality of her work was never in question. For anyone facing serious government scrutiny, her 38 years of experience are an invaluable asset.

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