AI-washing – when AI hype becomes a litigation risk
Shalin Nohria
Senior Associate Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment
Languages
English
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
As a former federal prosecutor, Shalin has extensive investigation and courtroom experience. Shalin leverages this experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating compliance programs, conducting internal investigations, and defending against government enforcement actions.
For over five years, Shalin served as a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice’s Fraud Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Most recently, Shalin was detailed to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) unit where he handled complex, multi-defendant investigations across four continents spanning the aerospace, military procurement, and mining industries, among others. Shalin responded to whistleblower complaints, created investigation plans, negotiated plea deals, and assessed the implications of changing administration priorities, including the Department of Justice’s revised criteria for FCPA enforcement.
Earlier in his DOJ tenure, Shalin served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, DC., where he investigated and resolved hundreds of matters and tried over a dozen cases in Superior Court and Federal District Court. Shalin’s caseload was expansive, ranging from attempted homicide to obstruction of the electoral certification to wire fraud.
At Hogan Lovells, Shalin has represented both companies and individuals in enforcement matters, leveraging his government experience to anticipate prosecutorial strategies and guide clients through high-stakes situations.
Representative experience
Conducted a compliance risk assessment for an international logistics company, including evaluating effectiveness, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending program enhancements.
Conducted an internal investigation for a military contractor into suspected fraud and bribery.
Represented a major pharmaceutical company in a DOJ criminal antitrust investigation.
Represented a target of a criminal investigation involving government contracting and U.S. export control and sanction laws.
Credentials
Education
- B.A., University of Rochester
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
Bar admissions and qualifications
- District of Columbia
- Virginia