Our Team

Robert C. Morris “Be curious, not judgmental.” – Ted Lasso

Robert C. Morris has extensive experience in the investigation field with nearly 25 years of experience with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including 9 years as an Attorney Investigator in the Enforcement Department and the last 4 years as an Investigations Director in the National Cause and Financial Crimes Division, where he led teams of attorneys and investigators in the review of complaints, tips, and regulatory filings.  During his time with FINRA he successfully led the investigations into a $20 million Ponzi scheme targeting professional athletes and a Boiler Room operation fraudulently soliciting foreign securities. Bob is leveraging his investigations expertise to higher education and workplace investigations, and is active in the Association of Workplace Investigators, Association of Title IX Administrators, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.

Quick Facts

Office:

Manley Burke, LPA

500 W Madison St Ste 1000

Chicago, IL 60661

 

Practice Areas:

Investigations

Higher Education Law

Employment Law

Financial Regulation

Admissions:

  • Virginia

Education:

2000, JD, College of William and Mary School of Law

1997, BS (Economics), Nebraska Wesleyan University (Graduated with Distinction)

Professional & Community Associations

Professional Associations:

Association of Workplace Investigators

Association of Title IX Administrators

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists