Joshua Drew

Joshua Drew, a former federal prosecutor and chief compliance officer, represents companies and individuals in connection with government investigations, litigation and compliance matters. His practice focuses on a broad range of issues related to corruption, economic sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), securities enforcement, government program fraud, and the False Claims Act (FCA).  

An experienced trial lawyer, Josh spent a decade at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of New Jersey and a Trial Attorney in the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division. He has overseen all phases of the investigation and prosecution of federal criminal offenses, from grand jury proceedings through sentencing, including cases involving bank fraud, money laundering, securities fraud, public corruption, healthcare fraud, and tax evasion. 

Before joining Miller & Chevalier, Josh served in several senior corporate legal and compliance roles, leading improvements in governance, operations, compliance programs, and internal investigations for companies responding to enforcement activity. He was previously chief compliance officer for a multinational telecommunications company under a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) monitorship, managed the anti-corruption, global trade, and public sector compliance team at a Fortune 150 technology company, and was a compliance officer for a publicly listed pharmaceutical company. He is highly regarded for his ability to bring this in-house experience to bear in crafting practical advice and solutions for clients. 

Josh is a part-time lecturer at Rutgers Law School and regular speaker at conferences and leadership events for in-house counsel and practitioners. His work is widely recognized, including with a Compliance Week Excellence in Compliance Award and the Director's Award from the DOJ Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys.