Richard L. Derzaw

Compliance & Ethics

The framework
that protects you.

Our practice is governed by the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and the highest applicable AML standards worldwide.

01

Know-Your-Customer

  • Certified passport or government ID
  • Utility bill or bank statement (<90 days)
  • Source-of-funds attestation
  • Beneficial ownership disclosure for entities
02

AML & Sanctions

  • OFAC, UN, EU, and HMT list screening
  • Adverse-media review through Refinitiv World-Check
  • PEP identification and enhanced due diligence
  • Ongoing transaction monitoring
03

attorney trust account Trust Accounting

  • Segregated New York attorney trust account at insured depository
  • Three-way reconciliation, monthly
  • Independent annual audit
  • State Bar of New York oversight
04

Data Security

  • End-to-end encrypted client portal
  • SOC 2 Type II hosted infrastructure
  • Two-factor authentication on all accounts
  • Documented incident response plan

Professional Memberships

Held accountable to a network of institutions.

  • State Bar of New York
  • American Bar Association
  • International Bar Association
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

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