Law Firm Latham & Watkins Hires Former Federal Prosecutor Margaret Graham as Partner in White Collar Defense Practice

Margaret Graham, Partner, Latham & Watkins ● Photo Credit: Latham & Watkins

NEW YORK, November 5, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Law firm Latham & Watkins has announced the hiring of former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Margaret Graham as a partner in its White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice. Graham, who served 11 years with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, brings prior experience in securities enforcement, money laundering, and investigative matters.

"We are excited to welcome Margaret to the New York office. Margaret's distinguished career in government affords her a unique combination of insight and experience that will further strengthen our team of leading white collar lawyers in this office and worldwide," said Marc Jaffe, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in New York.

During her tenure with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, Graham held notable positions, including Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. She supervised the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, the Illicit Finance and Money Laundering Unit, and the Narcotics Unit, overseeing cases on securities fraud, market manipulation, cryptocurrency fraud, and Bank Secrecy Act violations. Additionally, as Co-Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Working Group, she coordinated AI-related initiatives and collaborated with law enforcement agencies on AI developments.

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"With her extensive background in securities enforcement, money laundering, and trial practice, Margaret brings invaluable experience that will further enhance our capabilities in navigating complex investigations and proceedings, while also offering strategic insights into emerging technologies like AI. Latham has a strong track record working at the cutting edge of legal challenges that are shaping and defining the AI legal landscape, and Margaret's skills will complement the firm's leadership in this fast-evolving area," said Kevin Chambers, Global Chair of Latham’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice.

Graham expressed her enthusiasm about joining Latham & Watkins. "I greatly admire the firm culture and the collaborative working style that Latham embodies on a global scale. I am excited to begin my journey here, leveraging my experience to contribute to the continued success of Latham's reputable white collar practice and the firm as a whole. Latham's forward-thinking mindset and global platform offer tremendous opportunities for growth and innovation, and I am delighted to be a part of this dynamic team," said Graham.

Graham holds a JD from New York University School of Law and a BA from Dartmouth College, and has clerked for Judge Kenneth M. Karas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and Judge Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

For more information, visit www.lw.com.

Source: Latham & Watkins LLP