Books
Richard H. Girgenti Books
The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement

The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement provides an overview of the challenges companies face in conducting business in this new environment. It discusses the government policies, strategies, and tactics driving enforcement activity and outlines the most effective approaches for preventing, detecting, and responding to the risks presented.
Chronicling US Regulatory Enforcement in the First Sixteen Years of the 21st Century and the Challenges Ahead
Leading up to the current administration, the first decade and a half of the 21st Century was characterized by unprecedented regulation and aggressive enforcement brought about by events from 9/11 to the financial reporting crisis of 2002 to the financial recession of 2008–09. All of this occurred in an environment of increased globalization and invigorated global efforts against corruption, and the proliferation of digital data, and cyber threats.
The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement (McGraw-Hill, 2016) has chronicled the events of the last 16 years and their impact and provided a blueprint for managing the risks in this new era. What will the next four years bring? Now, as never before, this much-heralded book is a must-read for directors, C-suite officers, and risk and compliance professionals. Find out what the critics and reviewers have been saying.
Praise for The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement
“Essential guidance for understanding and navigating the current enforcement environment. The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement should be required reading for all corporate executives and others responsible for meeting the challenges in this new era.”
—Lanny A. Breuer, Vice-Chair, Covington & Burling LLP, and former Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice
“Girgenti and Hedley have indeed provided attorneys and those with risk-related responsibilities with a comprehensive guide for “The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement”. It is an original and ambitious effort.”
—Barbara Jones, Former Judge for the Southern District of New York, New York Law Journal
“The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement is a much-needed guide to understanding the dizzying new world of regulation and compliance. If you are employed in a heavily regulated business (such as healthcare, education, international trade, or finance), this book will provide the principles that government officials want to see. If you are ever audited or face government monitoring, the information in this book may help you prepare for that day. If you are responsible for any aspect of risk assessment in your business (or nonprofit), this book will outline the specific process that every level of the organization needs to follow to achieve the goal of a workplace culture built on integrity.”
—smallbiztrends.com
“5.0 out of 5 stars…written and thought-out book that serves as an excellent desk reference for compliance specialists and lawyers. This book provides a reliable road map for critical thinking about the most common tools and statutes employed by regulators…it provides meaningful insight into risk management and resolution. Highly recommended.”
—Amazon user
“What is particularly helpful about this work is that the reader is informed very specifically about common corporate missteps, about how the government is likely to pursue, and about how to prevent, detect, and mitigate regulatory wrongs…The New Era of Regulatory Enforcement is clearly written by authors who know what they’re talking about…Truthfully, if I were in a little bit of regulatory hot water, I’d probably call this bunch.”
—Lori Tripoli, thebalance.com
“A brilliant tour de force! Hedley and Girgenti offer readers insight into the dramatic changes in regulatory enforcement as well as the tools they need to manage this brave new world. It is an invaluable resource for executives, advisors, and scholars. The framework offered is compelling and actionable.”
—Batia Mishan Wiesenfeld, PhD, and Andre J. L. Koo, Professor of Management and Chair of the Department of Management and Organizations, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University
“Corporate managers face a daunting task complying with the tectonic changes in the regulatory landscape over the past few years. This book provides a detailed road map for how to operate within the letter and spirit of the law.”
—Neil Weinberg, Reporter, Bloomberg News
Managing the Risk of Fraud and Misconduct

Managing the Risk of Fraud and Misconduct is an A-to-Z guidebook for business leaders who are looking for an integrated and comprehensive approach for cutting through the complexities in today’s environment. This solution-driven book provides insights from top experts who walk you through proven approaches to customize a strategy for preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud and corruption by building a culture of ethics and integrity.
Praise for Managing the Risk of Fraud and Misconduct
“This book belongs on any desk where fraud and misconduct threaten. It is bristling with the kind of detail this field truly needs. Written by leading pros at the top of their game, its soup-to-nuts advice matches solutions to problems. Read it once to gain broad insight; come back again and again to manage particular risks.”
—Thomas Donaldson, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
“A valuable road map for corporate fraud fighters in an age when shareholders, regulators, and whistleblowers are making their work more vital than ever.”
—Neil Weinberg, Executive Editor, Forbes Media LLC; co-author, Stolen Without a Gun
“Auditors, managers, and directors may argue over who is responsible for minimizing fraud and misconduct. The fact is, we all share this responsibility. As a current and comprehensive guide to the subject, this book should be recommended reading for every public company director.”
—Kenneth Daly, President and CEO, National Association of Corporate Directors