Samer Korkor serves as a trusted advisor to individuals and organizations navigating complex civil and white-collar legal matters. He has counseled clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, IT, financial services, consumer goods, real estate, and government contracting, among others.

Samer's practice focuses on white collar defense, commercial litigation, internal investigations, and compliance (FCPA, OFAC, etc.), with particular strength in cross-border matters. He has special expertise in extradition and international evidence exchange. Samer frequently assists clients in navigating legal and reputational risk stemming from allegations of misconduct, fraud or regulatory noncompliance.

While at the U.S. Department of Justice, Samer served as Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General and as a Trial Attorney in both the Fraud Section (FCPA Unit) and the Office of International Affairs (OIA). He worked on numerous high stakes matters as a prosecutor, and he also assisted with briefing cabinet-level officials on some of the DOJ’s most high-impact matters. Samer served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia, trying 25 bench trials.

From 2021 to 2024, Samer led Scale’s litigation practice group through a significant period of growth for the firm. He has represented globally recognized U.S. and international clients across multiple sectors. Samer brings strategic insight, focus, and determination to his work. He has recovered significant damages for clients affected by unlawful conduct such as fraud, cyber fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty.  

Prior to his current practice, Samer worked at a major international law firm, served at the DOJ, taught as a law professor, and clerked for a federal judge. As a thought leader, he has authored several academic publications and provided commentary in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Law News. He has also contributed to practitioner guides, international reports, and has provided commentary in his areas of knowledge.