Samer Korkor

Samer Korkor serves as a trusted advisor to individuals and organizations confronting high-stakes civil litigation and government investigations, including False Claims Act matters and complex commercial disputes. Samer has counseled clients across a wide array of sectors: healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, financial services, consumer goods, real estate, and government contracting, among others.

Samer’s practice centers on white collar defense, civil litigation, False Claims Act defense and enforcement, internal investigations, and compliance. He frequently assists clients with matters arising from allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. He has recovered significant damages for clients harmed by unlawful conduct. His experience spans regulatory regimes such as the FCPA and OFAC, and he brings particular strength to matters with cross-border dimensions, including international evidence collection and extradition.

At the U.S. Department of Justice, Samer served as Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General and as a Trial Attorney in the Fraud Section’s FCPA Unit and the Office of International Affairs. At the DOJ, he worked on numerous high-stakes enforcement matters and assisted to brief cabinet-level officials on some of the DOJ’s most high-impact cases. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia, trying 25 bench trials.

From 2021 to 2024, Samer led Scale’s litigation practice group through a period of significant growth. He has represented globally recognized U.S. and international clients across multiple sectors, bringing strategic insight, focus, and determination to each engagement. His results include substantial recoveries in civil actions, and successful defenses and resolutions.

Prior to his current practice, Samer worked at a major international law firm, served at the DOJ, taught as a law professor, and clerked for a federal judge in Ohio. As a thought leader, he has authored several academic publications and provided commentary in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Law News. He has also contributed to practitioner guides, international reports, and has provided commentary in his areas of knowledge.