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Former Government Corporate Law Professionals

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Corporate Law

Counsel shaped by the public record

Corporate law lives where business decisions meet government expectations: governance, disclosure, deals, and compliance. The professionals ranked below regulated, reviewed, and litigated corporate conduct for the government. Reach out directly to the background your matter needs.

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Corporate Law

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Alexander W. Judd
Alexander W. Judd
Verified1 years of government experience
Energy Partner at Duane Morris LLP

AI SummaryAlexander W. Judd served as a legislative attorney for the Connecticut General Assembly's Energy and Technology Committee. His corporate law practice and regulatory experience in energy and utilities make him well-suited for energy sector legal work.

Current
Energy PartnerDuane Morris LLP
Legal ServicesCorporate Law
Former Government
Attorney to the Energy & Technology CommitteeLegislative Commissioners' Office
Legal Services
Practice Areas
Renewable EnergyDue DiligencePublic Utility & Regulatory+1
Sectors
Public ServicesGovernment ServicesEnergy
Boston, MassachusettsView Profile →
Colin J. Cloherty
Colin J. Cloherty
Verified4 years of government experience
Litigator l Former Federal Prosecutor l Retired NFL Player

AI SummaryFormer federal prosecutor and trial attorney with experience in criminal and civil government enforcement actions. Specializes in complex litigation, regulatory enforcement, and administrative proceedings.

Current
AssociateWiley Rein LLP
EnforcementRegulatory Specialist
Former Government
Senior Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
AttorneyFederal Government
Practice Areas
Financial RegulatoryGovernment Law & ConsultingCorporate Law+1
Sectors
Business & FinanceProfessional & Business ServicesLegal
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Richard A. Silfen
Richard A. Silfen
Verified3 years of government experience
Co-Chair - Mergers & Acquisitions at Duane Morris LLP

AI SummaryServed at U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission; expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and capital markets.

Current
Co-Chair - Mergers & AcquisitionsDuane Morris LLP
Healthcare & MedicalMergers and Acquisition
Former Government
Staff AttorneyU.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Legal ServicesAppellate Litigation
Practice Areas
Corporate LawMergers & AcquisitionsSecurities & Investment Companies
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthLife SciencesReal Estate
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaView Profile →
Dale G. Mullen
Dale G. Mullen
4 years of government experience
Regulatory Lawyer (JD/MBA) - Litigation and Trial Experience

AI SummaryDale Mullen served as Chief Prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and as County Attorney and Administrator for Louisa County. His expertise in regulatory enforcement, public corruption, and fraud suits him for corporate law and environmental litigation.

Current
Vice ChairVirginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)
Board Member
Practice Areas
Securities Litigation & EnforcementLand Use & RightsSecurities Exchange Act+1
Sectors
Airports & Air ServicesInsurance BrokersSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related Activities+1
Richmond, VirginiaView Profile →
Stephen J. Obermeier
Stephen J. Obermeier
Verified3 years of government experience
Litigation and Appellate Practice at Wiley Rein LLP

AI SummaryStephen J. Obermeier served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, specializing in civil litigation, criminal law, and appellate litigation. His current roles in commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and investigations suit him for complex legal challenges.

Current
Partner, Litigation and Appellate Practice Wiley Rein LLP
Civil LitigationHearings and Appeals
Former Government
Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
Civil LitigationFederal Government
Practice Areas
Litigation & TrialCommercial LitigationFalse Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower Defense+1
Sectors
BankingTelecommunicationsGovernment Services+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Kevin B. Muhlendorf
Kevin B. Muhlendorf
Verified15 years of government experience
Securities Enforcement and White Collar Defense

AI SummaryFormer Assistant Chief in DOJ Fraud Section and Senior Counsel at SEC, specializing in securities fraud and anti-corruption, now leading internal investigations and advising on white collar crime. Served as Acting Inspector General for WMATA, overseeing audits and investigations.

Current
PartnerWiley Rein LLP
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil Litigation
Former Government
Acting Inspector GeneralWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Auditing
Practice Areas
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act SEC Compliance & SecuritiesPrivacy / Data Privacy+1
Sectors
Government ServicesBusiness & FinanceLegal
Mark A. Racanelli
Mark A. Racanelli
Verified5 years of government experience
Global Co-Chair WhiteCollar Defense and Corp. Investigation

AI SummaryMark Racanelli served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for five years, specializing in white collar crime and criminal law. His experience in litigation, corporate investigations, and regulatory enforcement suits him for roles in white collar crime, corporate law, and securities law.

Current
PartnerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil Litigation
Former Government
Assistant US AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
White Collar CrimeLegal
Practice Areas
Securities Transactions & ComplianceSecurities & Investment CompaniesSecurities Litigation & Enforcement+1
Sectors
Securities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesGovernment ServicesBusiness & Finance+1
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Philip J. Davis
Philip J. Davis
Verified1 years of government experience
Government Contracts | Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

AI SummaryPhilip J. Davis served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court. He specializes in government contracts, bid protests, and litigation, with extensive experience in large-scale claims and defense at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

Current
PartnerWiley Rein LLP
Civil LitigationGovernment Contracts
Former Government
Law ClerkU.S. District Court
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
Corporate LawFalse Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower DefenseInternal Investigations+1
Sectors
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, & Component ManufacturingAerospace & DefenseService-Providing Industries+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Rebecca Mermelstein
Rebecca Mermelstein
Verified13 years of government experience
White collar and finance-related investigations & litigation

AI SummaryRebecca Mermelstein served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for over a decade, specializing in white-collar crime and finance-related investigations, which suits her current role as a partner in white-collar and finance-related investigations and litigation.

Current
PartnerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil Litigation
Former Government
Co-ChiefU.S. Attorney’s Office
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Securities Law
Practice Areas
Securities Transactions & ComplianceFalse Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower DefenseSecurities Exchange Act+1
Sectors
Securities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesBusiness & FinanceLegal
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Paul J. Keenan Jr.
Paul J. Keenan Jr.
Verified7 years of military service
Partner at Baker McKenzie LLP

AI SummaryPaul J. Keenan Jr. served in the U.S. Navy as a Main Propulsion Engineer and Officer of the Deck. His current and former roles in restructuring, bankruptcy, and international insolvency make him well-suited for complex financial and corporate restructuring cases.

Current
PartnerBaker McKenzie LLP
AttorneyBankruptcy Attorney
Former Government
Officer, Active DutyU.S. Navy
EngineeringMilitary / Defense
Practice Areas
Corporate LawBanking, Commercial, & Consumer FinanceMilitary +1
Sectors
Government ServicesLegal
Miami, FloridaView Profile →
Bill Martin
Bill Martin
Verified8 years of government experience
Counsel | Regulatory Investigations, Litigation

AI SummaryBill Martin served as Senior Counsel in the SEC's Market Abuse Unit, specializing in securities law, FCPA, and cybersecurity. His roles in private practice and government highlight expertise in financial services, regulatory investigations, and litigation.

Current
Counsel, White Collar Defense & Corporate Investigations GroupO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Civil LitigationConsulting
Former Government
Senior CounselSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)International Trade Law
Practice Areas
Litigation & TrialAdministrative Litigation & AppealsInternal Investigations+1
Sectors
Securities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesAdvisory & Financial ServicesBusiness & Finance+1
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Michael Tubach
Michael Tubach
Verified8 years of government experience
Civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense lawyer

AI SummaryMichael Tubach served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Bristow Fellow, specializing in civil litigation and criminal defense, which suits his current role as a civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense lawyer.

Current
Managing Partner of the Firm’s San Francisco office | Chair of O’Melveny’s firmwide Pro Bono CommitteeO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Civil LitigationSecurities Law
Former Government
Assistant U.S. AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
Civil LitigationResearch
Practice Areas
Litigation & TrialsCorporate LawSecurities & Investment Companies+1
Sectors
Auto PartsAuto & Truck DealershipsAuto Manufacturers
San Francisco, CaliforniaView Profile →
Steven J. Olson
Steven J. Olson
Verified8 years of government experience
Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Litigation

AI SummaryFormer Assistant US Attorney, now advising on government investigations and litigation, specializing in white-collar crime and complex civil litigation.

Current
Litigation Department Co-Chair / PartnerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil Litigation
Former Government
Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
Civil LitigationLegal Assistant
Practice Areas
Business LitigationAdministrative Litigation & AppealsAntitrust & Trade Regulation+1
Sectors
Financial Data & Stock ExchangesSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesGovernment Services+1
Los Angeles, CaliforniaView Profile →
Danny S. Ashby
Danny S. Ashby
Verified
Partner at O’Melveny Law Firm. Dallas, TX

AI SummaryServed as a trial attorney in the US Department of Justice and special assistant US Attorney; specializes in white-collar criminal defense, securities law, and corporate litigation.

Current
PartnerO'Melveny
Civil LitigationSecurities Law
Former Government
Trial AttorneyU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Legal AssistanceGovernment
Practice Areas
Securities Litigation & EnforcementGovernment Law & ConsultingIntellectual Property Litigation+1
Sectors
Consulting Services
Dallas, TexasView Profile →
Benjamin D. Singer
Benjamin D. Singer
Verified9 years of government experience
White Collar Partner at O'Melveny

AI SummaryBenjamin D. Singer served as Chief of the DOJ's Market Integrity and Major Frauds Unit, specializing in complex corporate fraud and cross-border cases; his expertise suits roles in white-collar crime and government investigations.

Current
PartnerO'Melveny & Myers LLP
AttorneyCivil Litigation
Former Government
Chief, Assistant Chief, Trial AttorneyU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Security and Law EnforcementHealthcare & Medical
Practice Areas
Law Enforcement CoordinationFalse Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower DefenseCorporate Law+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthHealth ServicesAuto Manufacturers
Washington DC, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Christopher Swift
Christopher Swift
Verified2 years of government experience
Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Lawyer

AI SummaryChristopher Swift served at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and specializes in national security, international law, and trade-related issues.

Current
Adjunct Professor of National Security StudiesGeorgetown University
Teacher / Professor
Former Government
International Law FellowCommission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
Practice Areas
Business LitigationAdministrative Litigation & AppealsLaw & Religion+1
Sectors
Securities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesGovernment ServicesBusiness & Finance+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Michelle Bradford
Michelle Bradford
Verified14 years of government experience
Partner, Financial and Regulatory Litigation Group Co-Chair

AI SummaryMichelle Bradford served as an Assistant United States Attorney, specializing in criminal law and prosecution. Her expertise in white-collar crime and complex litigation suits her for roles in financial and regulatory litigation.

Current
Adjunct ProfessorGeorgetown University Law Center
Professor
Former Government
Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
Criminal LawProsecutor
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsLitigation & TrialSecurities Transactions & Compliance+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthFinancial Data & Stock ExchangesBusiness & Finance+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Nazak Nikakhtar
Nazak Nikakhtar
Verified7 years of government experience
Chair, National Security, Wiley Rein LLP

AI SummaryNazak Nikakhtar served as Assistant Secretary for Industry & Analysis at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2018 to 2021, specializing in international trade law and national security.

Current
Partner, International Trade and National Security Practice (Co-Chair) Wiley Rein LLP
International Trade LawNational Security Law
Former Government
Under Secretary of Industry and Security (Performing Non-Exclusive Duties)U.S. Department of Commerce(DOC)
Planning, Policy, StrategyInternational Trade Law
Practice Areas
Unfair CompetitionTelecom: Litigation & ArbitrationInternational Trade Commission (ITC)+1
Sectors
Trade, Transportation, & UtilitiesTelecommunicationsGovernment Services+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Michele Wein Layne
Michele Wein Layne
Verified27 years of government experience
White Collar & Internal Investigations Attorney at O'Melveny

AI SummaryMichele Wein Layne served as the SEC's Los Angeles Regional Director for eleven years, specializing in securities law and enforcement. She now practices white-collar and internal investigations at O'Melveny & Myers LLP.

Current
Of CounselO'Melveny & Myers LLP
AttorneySecurities
Former Government
Regional Director / Associate Regional Director / Assistant Regional Director / Branch Chief, Staff Attorney / Staff Attorney, EnforcementSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
AttorneyEnvironmental Law
Practice Areas
Banking, Commercial, & Consumer FinanceAntitrust & Trade RegulationCalifornia Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)+1
Sectors
Funds, Trusts, & Other Financial VehiclesFinancial Data & Stock ExchangesSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related Activities+1
Los Angeles, CaliforniaView Profile →
Alan H. Price
Alan H. Price
Verified1 years of government experience
Partner and International Trade Group Practice Chair

AI SummaryAlan H. Price served as a law clerk for the Court of Federal Claims. He specializes in international trade law, FCPA, and civil litigation, advising on trade legislation and representing clients in trade disputes.

Current
Partner and Chair, International Trade PracticeWiley Rein LLP
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil Litigation
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Federal Claims
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
Digital & E-Commerce Engagement & InnovationInternational Trade Commission (ITC)Litigation & Trial+1
Sectors
Paper & Paper ProductsSteelEnergy+1
Chevy ChaseView Profile →

Use Cases

Common Reasons People Seek Corporate Law Expertise

A few of the situations these professionals are engaged for, among many:

Governance and Board Matters

Boards want governance that satisfies regulators and courts. People who examined governance failures for the government know what sound practice looks like.

Transactions and Regulatory Approvals

Transactions with regulatory dimensions move faster with advisors who ran the reviews deals must clear.

Disclosure Obligations

What to disclose, and when, is judged by regulators. Former officials who made those judgments help you make yours.

Corporate Compliance Programs

Compliance programs earn credit when they are real. Former enforcement lawyers know the difference regulators see.

Board and Advisory Service

Companies engage former officials as independent directors and advisors for governance credibility and regulatory fluency.

Diligence and Investigations

Due diligence sharpens when conducted by people trained to find what investigations find.

Backgrounds

Some of the Backgrounds You'll Find

Members come from the institutions that shape corporate conduct:

SEC

Former SEC attorneys and accountants map to disclosure, governance, and securities questions.

DOJ

Former DOJ lawyers map to corporate investigations, resolutions, and compliance expectations.

FTC

Former FTC staff map to deal review and competition questions in transactions.

Banking Regulators

Former banking regulators map to financial-institution governance and supervisory expectations.

Agency General Counsel

Former agency general counsel map to regulated-industry governance and government-facing strategy.

Courts and Litigators

Former judges and litigators map to disputes over deals, duties, and control.

FAQs

Working With These Professionals

Why engage a former government professional on corporate matters?

Corporate decisions are ultimately judged by regulators, prosecutors, and courts. People from those institutions read your governance and disclosure the way the judges of it will.

How do I choose the right background for my situation?

Disclosure and governance point to SEC alumni; investigations and compliance point to DOJ backgrounds; deal reviews point to FTC and sector regulators; board service points to senior officials with governance experience.

Do members replace our corporate counsel?

Both, and often alongside your existing counsel: many members advise boards and management while outside counsel handles the legal work.

How does contacting someone work?

Open a profile and reach out directly. FormerGov connects you with the professional; there's no intermediary or fee to make contact.

Do members work independently or through firms?

Both. Some practice through firms, others advise independently; each profile describes how that professional engages.

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