Joy Odom Joins BCLP to Strengthen White Collar Defense
Advisor - People | Apr 14, 2025 | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Joy Odom has joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) as a Partner in their White Collar Defense & Investigations practice based in Atlanta. Joy Odom's previous experience includes serving in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia's Criminal Division, where she prosecuted significant federal cases involving cybercrime, fraud, and other serious crimes. During her tenure, she secured over 130 felony convictions. Additionally, Odom has significant experience in complex commercial disputes, having worked at Selendy & Gay, advising financial institutions and representing the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Her legal expertise is expected to enhance BCLP's legal offerings, particularly in corporate investigations and regulatory matters. BCLP and Joy Odom are enthusiastic about the collaboration, citing Joy's skill in navigating complex legal challenges as a valuable asset to the firm.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Corporate investigations
Geography
- United States – Joy Odom's legal career and current role are based in the United States, covering both her previous federal prosecution work and her new position in the Atlanta office.
- Atlanta, Georgia – The specific location of BCLP's White Collar Defense & Investigations practice where Joy Odom will be based.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article is primarily about the hiring of a high-profile lawyer in a major law firm's practice, highlighting the legal expertise and services offered.
- Corporate investigations – The focus of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice and Joy Odom's background is in corporate investigations, involving legal scrutiny into corporate behavior and compliance.
Financials
- $800 million – The judgment amount secured by Joy Odom's team against Nomura and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
- $25 billion – The recovery sought by the Federal Housing Finance Agency with Joy Odom's involvement in litigation concerning residential mortgage-backed securities.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Employer | Company | An international law firm expanding its White Collar Defense & Investigations practice with the addition of Joy Odom. |
| Joy Odom | Partner | Person | Newly appointed partner at BCLP, bringing experience from the U.S. Attorney's Office and private practice. |
| U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia | Previous Employer | Government | Joy Odom's former workplace where she served as a federal prosecutor overseeing significant criminal cases. |
| Selendy & Gay | Former Employer | Company | A law firm where Joy Odom previously practiced, advising financial institutions and litigating high-profile cases. |