Associate
Alexandra (Aly) Highsmith is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Litigation & Trial Department. Her practice focuses on government and internal investigations and white-collar criminal defense.
Aly has represented clients in investigations before Congress, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and other domestic regulators. She has counseled clients on compliance with, and investigations related to, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other domestic anti-corruption laws.
In addition, Aly has experience conducting sensitive internal investigations related to workplace conduct challenges involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, bullying, and retaliation. She also advises clients on best practices for developing and implementing anti-harassment compliance programs and initiatives related to civil rights and equity-related issues.
Aly previously served as a law clerk to Judge Peter J. Messitte of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Prior to law school, Aly worked as a certified public accountant in the audit practice of an international accounting firm.