Rahul Mukhi

Rahul Mukhi

Partner
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Rahul Mukhi’s practice focuses on criminal, securities, and other enforcement and regulatory matters as well as complex commercial litigation.

Rahul joined the firm in 2005. From 2010 to 2016, Rahul worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. He was a lead prosecutor on significant cases involving public corruption, cybercrime, financial and tax fraud, health care fraud, money laundering, and international organized crime. During his tenure, he conducted 10 jury trials and was responsible for some of the office’s most high-profile matters. Rahul received the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service, one of the U.S. Department of Justice’s highest honors.

Rahul rejoined the firm as counsel in 2016. Both before and after his time at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Rahul has represented numerous corporations and individuals in connection with government and regulatory investigations, including cybersecurity, FCPA, and insider trading matters. He also regularly speaks and writes about issues related to criminal law, anti-corruption, cybersecurity, and foreign sovereign immunity. He became a partner in 2019.