Meet the Team

RW Simpson

Founder & President

The FairWay LLC is a boutique firm focused on personalized client service.” Founded in May 2022 by R.W. “Rick” Simpson upon his retirement from the FBI. He spent the final three years of his career leading the Miami International Corruption Squad which investigated FCPA, Kleptocracy, and Anti-Trust matters reaching to the highest levels of country and corporate governance. In this role, Mr. Simpson developed excellent working relationships with top prosecutors and law enforcement officials in multiple countries and gained substantial experience navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional investigations. He served in the FBI for over 26 years which included significant time in Los Angeles, FBI Headquarters, Washington DC, and Miami. He joined the FBI with a CPA background, having worked as a Controller for a group of structured finance corporations. Throughout his FBI career, Mr. Simpson made extensive use of sophisticated investigative techniques while conducting numerous high profile violent crime, organized crime, financial crime, and money laundering investigations. He has testified as an expert witness in financial crime matters. Mr. Simpson is a certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS).

Edward Gottschalk

Chief Division Counsel

Edward Gottschalk serves as Chief Division Counsel for The Fairway LLC, providing senior legal oversight on complex, high-stakes investigations and advisory matters. He brings more than two decades of experience as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, offering seasoned judgment, strategic clarity, and deep familiarity with the U.S. legal system. Mr. Gottschalk advises matters from inception through resolution, including legal strategy, evidentiary analysis, compliance, and coordination with multidisciplinary investigative teams. He is known for discretion, analytical rigor, and a pragmatic, risk-aware approach that carefully balances legal exposure, constitutional safeguards, and reputational considerations.When the stakes are high and outcomes matter, clients benefit from Mr. Gottschalk’s disciplined approach and command of complex legal and investigative issues.

Tanya Cooper

Forensic Accountant & Advisor

Ms. Cooper is a trusted advisor with over 25 years of experience guiding corporations, legal teams, and government agencies through complex financial, operational, and investigative challenges. She has served as both a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Audit Executive, bringing executive-level insight to organizational risk, governance, and transformation. A former FBI forensic accountant, she led high-impact investigations into financial crime, cyber fraud, and corruption across domestic and international jurisdictions. She is known for her strategic thinking and steady leadership during times of change. She is a CPA, CFE, CAMS, CISA, and CIA, and a qualified expert witness in accounting and financial crime matters who has testified in high-stakes litigation proceedings.

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Director of Government Relations

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The position Director of Government Relations for the FairWay LLC is someone who has many years of experience navigating federal policy, legislative strategy, and public-sector engagement at the highest levels. Drawing on his service in the U.S. House of Representatives, he advises clients on regulatory risk, government affairs strategy, and stakeholder positioning, helping organizations anticipate policy developments and advance objectives with credibility and precision. Known for strategic insight, discretion, and deep bipartisan relationships, Congressman Mack provides trusted counsel to corporate, legal, and institutional clients operating in complex government environments.

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Mitch Horn

Investigator

Mitch has 35 years law enforcement experience, 25 years working narcotics and money laundering case, over 20 years of task force experience with formal task force participation within US Customs, DEA and HSI office of investigations. He worked in various capacities within task force settings, to include supervisory duties and working undercover. He testified in numerous federal and state case, and received formal training from various federal and state agencies specifically in the areas of money laundering, narcotics investigations and asset forfeiture removal.

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Wally Longa

Investigator

Mr. Longa served over 29 years as a Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s Miami, Puerto Rico and West Palm Beach Field Offices. A seven time recipient of the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Mr. Longa specialized in conducting and prosecuting investigations relating to fraud and embezzlement, and has been called on to testify in several high profile trials as an expert witness on White Collar Crime. Mr. Longa brings his expert knowledge of fraud investigations, conducting witness interviews, and trial experience to the OCG team.

Heather Simpson

Investigator

Heather was a senior law enforcement and intelligence professional with 28 years of experience in forensic science, undercover operations, counterterrorism, human intelligence, and global security. She served as a Special Agent, Supervisory Special Agent, Unit Chief, and Forensic Specialist leading high-risk investigations, national covert programs, overseas security initiatives, and federal training efforts in partnership with U.S. and international agencies. Heather has investigated hundreds of major crimes, including bombings, arsons, and homicides, testified more than 30 times, conducted 30+ undercover missions, and overseen approximately 800 covert operations, while supporting U.S. operations in Iraq, Mumbai, and Afghanistan and earning multiple awards for exceptional service and life-saving actions. Her advanced education, specialized certifications, expertise in instruction, crisis planning, protective services, and leadership, along with her Marine Captain's License, position her as a mission-driven professional focused on precision, security, and results.