Duffy Enhances Hogan Lovells' Financial Services Practice

Advisor - People | May 12, 2025 | Hogan Lovells

Jerrob Duffy, a former Chief of the Litigation Unit in the DOJ's Criminal Division's Fraud Section, has joined Hogan Lovells as a significant addition to their Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud Practice. With a career spanning over two decades at the DOJ, Duffy brings extensive regulatory defense experience, particularly in financial services. His work has included high-profile mortgage fraud cases, securities and commodities enforcement, accounting fraud, money laundering, and more. Hogan Lovells expects his expertise to enhance their capabilities, particularly in the ever-evolving regulatory environment. Stephanie Yonekura, global Head of the Investigations Practice, notes Duffy's ability to adapt to regulatory trends as a key asset. Duffy is eager to leverage Hogan Lovells' global platform to address increasing complexities in commercial lending and enforcement matters.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Financial Services

Geography

  • United States – Both Duffy's career at the DOJ and Hogan Lovells' largest office, mentioned in the article, are based in the U.S.
  • Washington, D.C. – Hogan Lovells' office in Washington, D.C. is highlighted as a strategic location for their legal services.

Industry

  • Legal Services – Hogan Lovells is a law firm, and the article discusses the expansion of their practice through hiring.
  • Financial Services – Duffy's expertise lies in financial services regulatory defense, making this industry a major focus of the article.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Jerrob DuffyNew HirePeopleFormer DOJ Litigation Chief, now part of Hogan Lovells' Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud Practice.
    Hogan LovellsEmployerCompanyInternational law firm strengthening its financial services capabilities.
    Department of Justice (DOJ)Former EmployerGovernmentU.S. Department of Justice where Duffy previously held prominent roles.