Louis Freeh
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (1993-2001)
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Louis Freeh was dubbed "the singularly best-suited person in America to run the FBI" by former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and "a law enforcement legend" by President Clinton, who appointed him director in 1993. Time, however, would reveal that Freeh's relationship with his appointer likely was as strained as any FBI head-president relationship in U.S. history.
"My role and my obligation was to conduct criminal investigations. He--unfortunately for the country and unfortunately for him--happened to be the subject of that investigation."
Heralded for transforming the FBI from a national law-enforcement agency to a global-security institution, Freeh doubled the number of bureau branches worldwide. During his eight-year tenure, crime--like so many other industries of that era--became globalized. He visited 62 countries and met with more than 2000 foreign leaders while increasing the FBI's focus on counterintelligence, cyber crime, DNA technology and electronic surveillance. Indeed, holding the position of FBI chief from September 1993 to June 2001 put him at the forefront of a global war with terrorists.
"The country was not focused on terrorism before Sept. 11....In the year 2000, fiscal year--which was the last fiscal year that would've made a difference before Sept. 11--I asked for 894 counter-terrorism positions. I got five."
Freeh's best-selling book, "My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, Investigating Bill Clinton, and Fighting the War on Terror" (St. Martin's Press, 2005), chronicles his efforts to reform, fortify and strengthen the bureau while ensuring its freedom from political interference.
"I had absolutely no political connections for the position...and made not a single effort to be appointed. Because of that, I was able to serve with total independence."
In his presentation, Freeh recounts his experiences with high-profile criminal cases to deliver fascinating stories from the most secure depths of Washington and beyond. He also offers compelling expertise and counsel on confronting the security/privacy issues facing today's complex world.
"My FBI" is no ordinary Washington memoir....Freeh tells a number of engaging stories about his rise from FBI street agent--one undercover assignment entailed parading around nude in the locker room of a local health club frequented by a prominent mobster--to his mob-busting days as a federal prosecutor in the famed Southern District of New York.
--Publishers Weekly
At a Glance: Louis Freeh began his career in law enforcement as an FBI Special Agent--based in New York City and at headquarters in Washington, D.C.--and also served as a judge for the Southern District of New York. Landmark investigations and prosecutions for which he's been recognized include: the Oklahoma City bombing, Waco, the Unabomber, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, Robert Hanssen and the "Pizza Connection" mafia case. An expert on corporate governance and financial disclosure (including the Sarbanes Oxley Act), his private-sector resume includes a stint as a general counsel with MBNA, a Fortune 200 company. Louis Freeh now serves on the Boards of Directors of Fannie Mae and of Bristol-Myers Squibb. He is also an independent consultant on legal and corporate matters.
Freeh is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers College, and received a JD from Rutgers Law School and an LLM from New York University. A first lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps Reserve, he currently resides in Virginia with his wife, Marilyn.
Interested in booking Louis Freeh to speak at your next event?
"My role and my obligation was to conduct criminal investigations. He--unfortunately for the country and unfortunately for him--happened to be the subject of that investigation."
Heralded for transforming the FBI from a national law-enforcement agency to a global-security institution, Freeh doubled the number of bureau branches worldwide. During his eight-year tenure, crime--like so many other industries of that era--became globalized. He visited 62 countries and met with more than 2000 foreign leaders while increasing the FBI's focus on counterintelligence, cyber crime, DNA technology and electronic surveillance. Indeed, holding the position of FBI chief from September 1993 to June 2001 put him at the forefront of a global war with terrorists.
"The country was not focused on terrorism before Sept. 11....In the year 2000, fiscal year--which was the last fiscal year that would've made a difference before Sept. 11--I asked for 894 counter-terrorism positions. I got five."
Freeh's best-selling book, "My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, Investigating Bill Clinton, and Fighting the War on Terror" (St. Martin's Press, 2005), chronicles his efforts to reform, fortify and strengthen the bureau while ensuring its freedom from political interference.
"I had absolutely no political connections for the position...and made not a single effort to be appointed. Because of that, I was able to serve with total independence."
In his presentation, Freeh recounts his experiences with high-profile criminal cases to deliver fascinating stories from the most secure depths of Washington and beyond. He also offers compelling expertise and counsel on confronting the security/privacy issues facing today's complex world.
"My FBI" is no ordinary Washington memoir....Freeh tells a number of engaging stories about his rise from FBI street agent--one undercover assignment entailed parading around nude in the locker room of a local health club frequented by a prominent mobster--to his mob-busting days as a federal prosecutor in the famed Southern District of New York.
--Publishers Weekly
At a Glance: Louis Freeh began his career in law enforcement as an FBI Special Agent--based in New York City and at headquarters in Washington, D.C.--and also served as a judge for the Southern District of New York. Landmark investigations and prosecutions for which he's been recognized include: the Oklahoma City bombing, Waco, the Unabomber, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, Robert Hanssen and the "Pizza Connection" mafia case. An expert on corporate governance and financial disclosure (including the Sarbanes Oxley Act), his private-sector resume includes a stint as a general counsel with MBNA, a Fortune 200 company. Louis Freeh now serves on the Boards of Directors of Fannie Mae and of Bristol-Myers Squibb. He is also an independent consultant on legal and corporate matters.
Freeh is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers College, and received a JD from Rutgers Law School and an LLM from New York University. A first lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps Reserve, he currently resides in Virginia with his wife, Marilyn.
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- "My FBI": "Bringing Down the Mafia Investigating Bill Clinton, and Fighting the War on Terror"
- World Trade Center Attacks: On the front lines of the global war on terrorism
- Landmark Investigations: Oklahoma City, the Unabomber, Waco
