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New York OfficeThree Bryant Park, 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States of America 10036-6797
Jeff Brown, co-chair of Dechert’s Enforcement and Investigations practice group, is a trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor who represents companies and individuals in criminal and civil regulatory investigations as well as related matters, including class action securities and shareholder derivative claims. Mr. Brown often advises clients regarding cryptocurrency issues and has represented numerous clients in matters involving market manipulation and spoofing. Mr. Brown previously worked for nine years at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he served as Co-Chief of the General Crimes Unit. Many of Mr. Brown’s representations at Dechert involve prosecutions and investigations brought by his former Office.
The recipient of the 2011 Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award, during his time at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he prosecuted several high-profile cases, including United States v. Faisal Shahzad, the Times Square bomber, and United States v. Abduwali Muse, the Somali pirate who led the attempted hijacking of the Maersk Alabama.
In 2025, Mr. Brown was ranked by Chambers USA for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, noting that he leverages his extensive experience as a former prosecutor to expertly represent companies and individuals in criminal and civil investigations, and highlights his strong trial capability. Clients describe him as “a hard-working, personable attorney, with great experience” and “reliable.” He is recognized as “a great white-collar attorney” who stands out for his “excellent judgment” and his “real ability to empathize with the client's perspective and needs.” He is also recognized by the Legal 500 for Dispute Resolution: Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense.
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- University of Vermont, B.A., 1994, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1999, magna cum laude, Executive Articles Editor of the Georgetown Law Review
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- New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
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- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Honorable Barbara S. Jones