Kurt K. Lunkenheimer is a member at Cozen O’Connor. He is an experienced white-collar litigator and former federal prosecutor who defends companies and individuals in the context of government or internal investigations, enforcement actions, and civil or criminal trials.
Lunkenheimer served as an assistant US attorney in the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) for 13 years, leading a wide range of high-profile investigations. He first chaired or supervised nearly 30 trials to verdict, including prosecution of international drug trafficking, money laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, alien smuggling, maritime crimes, environmental crimes, health care fraud, kickback schemes, and financial fraud.
Widely respected in the US Attorney’s Office, Lunkenheimer received numerous recognitions and was promoted to several leadership posts, most recently deputy chief in the International Narcotics and Money Laundering Section and, prior to that, deputy chief in the Major Crimes Section. He also worked in private practice for six years as a white-collar criminal defense attorney in New York City and Philadelphia before going into government.
In his current practice, he defends clients who are witnesses, subjects, or targets of government inquiries and investigations, leads internal and whistleblower claim investigations, and partners with corporate clients to audit and enhance compliance with federal and state laws.
Lunkenheimer earned his BA from Princeton University and his JD from Duke University School of Law. He completed a clerkship with the Honorable Richard J. Leon in the District Court for the District of Columbia.
Lunkenheimer was an event speaker at The Dialogue.
