Mar 2025–Present
Current role
Of Counsel; White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
Attorney
About
I focus my practice in the areas of white collar criminal defense, sensitive corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and business litigation. A former federal and state prosecutor, I leverage my extensive government experience and relationships to the benefit of my clients.
Roles
Feb 2019–May 2024
Former role
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney’s Office, OCDETF
Ohio Northern
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As an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, I investigated and prosecuted individuals and conspiracies for violations of a variety of federal laws, including domestic and international money laundering, mail fraud, wire fraud, narcotics, firearms, and RICO offenses. I oversaw some of the most complex investigations handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office during my tenure, including 18 federal Title III wiretap investigations, leading to the dismantlement of complex domestic and international criminal organizations.
I successfully tried 11 federal jury trials, each resulting in a favorable verdict for the United States. I also have significant appellate experience, having prepared successful briefs before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
In 2021, I was honored as the Assistant United States Attorney of the Year for the Northern District of Ohio.
Jul 2013–Nov 2018
Former role
Assistant District Attorney
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, Narcotics
Pennsylvania
AttorneyProsecutor
Trials Division, Captain - Narcotics Unit, 2017 – 2018
Other positions held: DUI Unit, Juvenile Division, Pre-Trials Division, Certified Legal Intern
Prosecuted 50+ jury and bench trials to verdict, including cases involving homicide, white collar crime, narcotics, sexual assault, and other violent crime. In addition, argued various motions and conducted hearings at every stage of criminal proceedings.
Supervised team of five Assistant District Attorneys as Captain of Narcotics Unit. The unit was responsible for prosecuting all narcotics crimes in Montgomery County and responsible for assisting in the investigation of major narcotics crimes.
Extensive experience with issues pertaining to Pennsylvania Wiretap Act: “A-Certified” by Pennsylvania State Police to conduct and prosecute Wiretap Investigations; investigated and prosecuted eight state Title III Wiretap cases.
Frequently presented Constitutional search and seizure training courses.
Received numerous awards from various state and local law enforcement agencies:
Recognition for Dedication to Duty and Service to the Citizens of Montgomery County, Presented by Montgomery County Detective Bureau’s Violent Crime Unit; March 2018.
Commendation, Presented by Towamencin Township Police Chief Timothy Dickinson; October 2017.
Outstanding Prosecutor Award, Presented by Pennsylvania Narcotics Officers’ Association; March 2016.