Adria regularly assists clients in responding to government inquiries and investigations conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), SEC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Office of Inspector General from a variety of federal agencies. She also counsels clients on developing and strengthening compliance programs and policies.

Adria had a significant role on the Volkswagen AG Independent Compliance Monitor and Auditor team, where she oversaw VW AG’s compliance with plea agreement and consent decree obligations arising from parallel criminal and civil cases concerning emissions fraud with regard to the company’s diesel-powered cars sold in the United States. She led working groups of attorneys, auditors, and consultants in reviewing, auditing, and testing aspects of the company’s anti-fraud remedial measures and compliance program improvements.

Adria has been recognized as a leader in government investigations by top legal directories. She has been listed in Chambers USA as one of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation since 2021 and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for White-Collar Criminal Defense since 2023.