Duffy Fortifies Hogan Lovells' Financial Services Strength
Advisor - People | May 12, 2025 | Hogan Lovells
Jerrob Duffy, a seasoned legal professional with significant experience as a federal prosecutor and a former Chief of the Litigation Unit in the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has joined Hogan Lovells. This strategic hiring enhances the law firm's financial services capabilities within its Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud Practice. Duffy is renowned for handling complex cases across financial regulation, white-collar defense, and has gained expertise dealing with federal enforcement, particularly in multifamily lending. His role will involve representing clients facing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and guiding them through intricate litigation and compliance issues. Duffy's extensive regulatory experience, especially in financial service litigation, aligns with Hogan Lovells' mission to expand its reach in complex regulatory matters, meeting the demands of sectors requiring adept guidance amid evolving legal landscapes. His appointment also underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its Washington, D.C. presence, enhancing client relationships and adapting to regulatory trends. Duffy's legal background is further emphasized through his educational pedigree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Princeton University, and the University of Cape Town.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Financial Services
Geography
- United States – The focus is on Hogan Lovells' Washington, D.C. office and the U.S. regulatory environment for financial services.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article focuses on the hiring of a legal professional to bolster a law firm's service offerings in financial regulatory defense and white-collar crime litigation.
- Financial Services – Duffy's established role in financial services regulatory defense is highlighted, addressing sectors such as investment banks and commercial lending.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Hogan Lovells | Employer | Company | An international law firm strengthening its financial services and regulatory defenses practice. |
Jerrob Duffy | New Hire | Person | Former DOJ Litigation Chief joining Hogan Lovells to enhance their Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud Practice. |
U.S. Department of Justice | Former Employer | Government | Federal department where Jerrob Duffy served, providing him significant legal and prosecutorial experience. |