Diana Roman Shaw
Diana joined Wiley after a distinguished career in government, most recently serving as the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of State. With deep expertise in investigations, good governance, risk management, and compliance, she brings unparalleled insight to clients navigating complex challenges involving legal, political, and reputational risks.
During her time at the Department of State, Diana led the Office of Inspector General’s criminal and civil investigative programs, overseeing high-profile domestic and cross-border investigations into allegations of bid-rigging, bribery, kickbacks, and fraud involving large U.S. and multi-national corporations. She also investigated some of the most senior officials in government for ethics violations and other serious misconduct. Further, she has extensive experience auditing government programs and contracts to identify and remediate potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
Diana’s investigative expertise also extends to congressional investigations. She has engaged in every stage of the process—from responding to targeted information requests triggering little public attention to participating in some of the most high-profile and contentious investigations and oversight hearings posing significant legal, political, and reputational risks.
A strong advocate for robust compliance programs, Diana understands the critical role they play in mitigating risk. She is highly knowledgeable about international governance standards and key compliance areas, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, and anti-money laundering and securities laws. She conducts risk and compliance program assessments, helping clients across industries develop and/or enhance their compliance frameworks.
Drawing on her experience conducting risk and compliance program assessments, Diana advises clients in matters involving institutional culture and social responsibility and helps clients develop tailored ESG strategies, policies, and guidelines. Her portfolio covers a wide range of issues, including supply chain diligence, sustainability, social impact, and human rights. She has developed and led programs to improve organizational culture, workplace inclusion, and employee engagement, while also advising clients navigating the shifting DEI policy and legal landscape as they look to balance business objectives, values, and risk appetite.
Diana also has significant experience conducting and resolving sensitive workplace investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.