Article | June 30, 2026
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
With eight years of experience in construction management and dispute resolution, Manuel Trevino specializes in construction quantum and damages, as well as the standard of care, providing expert solutions for claims analysis.
Los Angeles
With over eight years of experience in construction management and dispute resolution, Mr. Trevino has developed a robust skill set in construction quantum, damages, and the standard of care. His career has been shaped by a deep understanding of the complexities within the construction industry and a proven ability to provide expert solutions for claims analysis.
Mr. Trevino began his career in construction by applying lean construction methodologies to improve project efficiency, optimize delivery, and minimize waste. He then transitioned into structural design for complex mixed-use developments, where he applied these principles to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget. Prior to joining Secretariat, he further honed his project management skills, working on behalf of a general contractor on a large-scale, multibillion-dollar design-build project in Texas. This heavy civil infrastructure project exposed him to a wide range of challenges, from managing cost overruns to overseeing project controls.
At Secretariat, Mr. Trevino’s expertise expanded into dispute resolution, particularly around construction claims, cost overruns, and project controls on a variety of infrastructure and commercial construction projects. His role involves working closely with legal teams to assess and resolve complex disputes.
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
Secretariat is pleased to share that 56 of our experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2026 Construction report for their outstanding work on complex construction disputes and claims around the world. With 12 experts named as Global Elite Thought Leaders—the report’s most exclusive ranking, achieved by only 5% of listed professionals—Secretariat has earned the No. 1 spot in this category for the second year in a row among more than 750 ranked firms.
Eric Poer, a Managing Director in Secretariat’s Global Investigations & Disputes practice, was retained by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to serve as their forensic accounting expert in a high-profile securities fraud dispute.