Nick Peterson is Of Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, D.C., and a trusted advisor to companies and executives confronting high-stakes government investigations, enforcement actions, and complex litigation. He counsels clients on potential civil and criminal exposure, whistleblower allegations, and sensitive ethics and compliance issues, guiding them through every stage of government scrutiny, including parallel civil and criminal proceedings. Nick has extensive experience representing government contractors, multinational companies, nonprofit organizations, and senior executives in matters involving allegations of fraud, bribery and kickbacks, human trafficking, regulatory violations, and other malfeasance. He regularly defends clients in False Claims Act litigation and other complex disputes and represents companies in investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice and a range of federal enforcement and oversight agencies. Drawing on his prior experience as a federal special agent, Nick brings a practical, inside perspective to government investigations, helping clients anticipate enforcement strategies, manage risk, and navigate interactions with regulators and prosecutors. His practice spans defense, environmental, aviation, health care, technology, and consumer products, and he is an active thought leader on the False Claims Act, government enforcement, whistleblower issues, and emerging areas of compliance.