Joshua Levy Enriches Ropes & Gray's Legal Team
Advisor - People | Mar 04, 2025 | Ropes & Gray
Joshua Levy, former United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, is rejoining Ropes & Gray as a partner on March 31, significantly enhancing their litigation and enforcement practice. Levy's career has been notable for his prosecution of health care fraud and white-collar crime cases. As U.S. Attorney, he demonstrated leadership, managing over 120 prosecutors and securing high-profile convictions, including a $93 million cyber fraud case and a $42 million fraud settlement. He returns to Ropes & Gray with vast experience, having held various positions there from 2004 to 2021, such as managing partner of their Boston office. His return is seen as a significant asset to clients, given his expertise in government investigations. Alongside Levy, James R. Drabick also rejoins the litigation group, bringing experience from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and prior work as Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Government Legal Authorities
Geography
- United States – The article revolves around the U.S. legal sector, specifically mentioning positions held by Joshua Levy in Massachusetts and his contributions to legal proceedings within the United States.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article discusses the return of a legal professional to a major law firm, Ropes & Gray, and its impact on the firm's litigation capabilities.
- Government Legal Authorities – Levy's role as the former U.S. Attorney and his government prosecution experience are central to his rejoining Ropes & Gray.
Financials
- $93 million – Value involved in the cyber fraud and insider trading case prosecuted against Vladislav Klyushin.
- $42 million – Criminal resolution amount with Magellan Diagnostics during Levy's tenure.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Levy | Returning Partner | Person | Former United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, rejoining Ropes & Gray as a partner. |
| Ropes & Gray | Law Firm | Company | A leading law firm enhancing its litigation and enforcement practice with the return of experienced legal professionals. |
| James R. Drabick | Counsel | Person | Returning to Ropes & Gray as counsel, previously served as Assistant U.S. Attorney and SEC senior enforcement counsel. |
| U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts | Former Employer | Government | Previously led by Joshua Levy, overseeing significant legal prosecutions and recoveries. |
| Vladislav Klyushin | Defendant | Person | Involved in a notable $93 million cyber fraud case prosecuted under Levy's tenure. |
| Magellan Diagnostics | Company Involved in Prosecution | Company | Resolved $42 million criminal charges over fraud and Food Drug and Cosmetic Act violations. |