McGovern | Weems

This past week, William McGovern attended the Cambridge Forum on Corporate Criminal Liability in Cascais, Portugal. The event provided a platform to delve into complex global investigations and enforcement matters with a brilliant group of individuals, and the beauty of Cascais certainly did not hurt!

Prior to our event at the Oyster Bar last week, the McGovern Weems team gathered for dinner and took our first group photo. It was great to finally meet the full team in person after working remotely! Colleagues from New York, Minnesota, DC, and Texas came together, strengthening connections and sharing ideas. Exciting times ahead as we continue to grow!

We’re excited for tomorrow’s event in NYC, hosted by TradingHub where Scott Armstrong will be discussing strategies to combat market manipulation. We will get the opportunity to see experts like Shayne Ganeson, CFA and Elizabeth Lan Davis share their insights. #MarketManipulation ?#TradingHub

We are thrilled to announce that Scott Armstrong has joined McGovern Weems LLC. Scott strengthens our growing white-collar defense practice and will leverage his substantial experience at the DOJ to defend individuals in white-collar investigations and at trial. Over nearly a decade at the Department of Justice, Scott most recently served as an Assistant Chief in the DOJ’s Fraud Section, leading thirteen jury trials involving healthcare fraud, securities fraud, and cryptocurrency manipulation. His impressive track record in trying and supervising complex, multimillion-dollar fraud cases, as well as spearheading the DOJ's Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force, makes him a valuable addition to our firm. Scott will be based out of Washington, D.C. We look forward to the journey ahead with Scott on our team! [https://shorturl.at/SFoeA] #WhiteCollarDefense #TrialLawyer #Healthcare #Cryptocurrency #DOJ #FinancialFraud #OpioidCrisis #McGovernWeems #DOJAlumni #FederalProsecutor #WhiteCollarCrime ? ?

We are excited to welcome Alec Chiquoine to the McGovern Weems team. Alec brings a wealth of experience to our firm, where he represents individuals and institutions in criminal and civil matters, focusing on white-collar defense, government investigations, and high-stakes litigation. Alec previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuting economic crimes and criminal conspiracies. He has extensive expertise in fraud and corruption cases, often involving international elements, as well as civil rights violations. Before joining McGovern Weems, Alec was Senior Counsel for the largest private corporation in the U.S., overseeing global investigations and defending the company in government inquiries. Alec began his legal career as a law clerk for Judge Susan Richard Nelson in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Alec holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law and a B.S. in Political Science from Beloit College. We are thrilled to have him on board. #McGovernWeems #WhiteCollarDefense #Litigation #LegalLeadership #LegalExpertise #GovernmentInvestigations

Congratulations to IJEOMA Onyejiaka on passing the New York State Bar Exam! We're thrilled to celebrate Ijeoma, our Law Clerk at McGovern Weems, as she marks this significant career milestone. A skilled lawyer trained in both Nigeria and the United States, Ijeoma continuously enhances our practice with her international expertise, insights, and commitment to excellence. Join us in congratulating Ijeoma on her achievement! #NYBarExam #Lawyer #LegalCommunity #McGovernWeems #Congratulations

Celebrating Justice and Reform at Cleveland State University School of Law William McGovern was honored to speak at the CSU School of Law, where he celebrated his childhood friend Sam Philpot's long-awaited parole and discussed crucial reforms in the parole process. Thanks to Dean Lee Fisher, Associate Deans Robert Triozzi and Jonathan Witmer-Rich for their support and for hosting this impactful event. Special thanks to Priscilla Philpot, Erika Cunliffe, Ronnie Cannon, Amber Hamlin, and the dedicated CSU law students. Your teamwork was key in achieving this milestone. #CSULaw #CSULawStudents #LegalReform #JusticeSystem #ParoleReform

Celebrating Justice and Reform at Cleveland State University School of Law! William McGovern was honored to speak at the CSU School of Law, where he celebrated his childhood friend Sam Philpot's long-awaited parole and discussed crucial reforms in the parole process. Thanks to Dean Lee Fisher, Associate Deans Robert Triozzi and Jonathan Witmer-Rich for their support and for hosting this impactful event. Special thanks to Priscilla Philpot, Erika Cunliffe, Ronnie Cannon, Amber Hamlin, and the dedicated CSU law students. Your teamwork was key in achieving this milestone. #CSULaw #LegalReform #JusticeSystem #ParoleReform

We are thrilled to welcome Emily Notini to the McGovern | Weems team as an Associate Attorney. Emily specializes in commercial litigation, white-collar defense, and governmental inquiries. Her background at two prominent law firms, combined with her significant academic achievements, will enhance our firm’s capability to serve our clients well. We look forward to Emily's contributions to the firm, and we are excited about the benefits that her experience, expertise, and commitment will bring to our clients. #Welcome #NewHire #AssociateAttorney #LegalSector