Seasoned White Collar Litigator Matthew Murphy Joins Venable As Partner In New York Office

Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew T. Murphy has joined the firm as a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice in the New York office. Mr. Murphy focuses his practice on complex regulatory, criminal, and civil investigations. He is also a seasoned litigator and courtroom advocate, with extensive experience in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Warren Hamel, chair of the Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice at Venable, said, “Matt’s in-depth experience representing a broad range of companies and organizations at every stage of an investigation throughout the country makes him a solid addition to our practice. He will be an invaluable asset to our clients.” 

Matt McLaughlin, partner-in-charge of the New York office, said, “As we continue to expand our team and legal offerings in the New York office, we are thrilled to add Matt to our talented roster of attorneys. His trial and litigation experience will strengthen our capabilities in New York and throughout the firm.”

Mr. Murphy represents clients in a variety of industries, including financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, insurance carriers, and health insurers. His clients include large institutions and individuals, whom he represents in matters that require creative problem solving from a business-oriented lawyer and strategic counselor. Before joining Venable, Mr. Murphy was an assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and, more recently, in private practice at a major law firm.

Commenting on his move to Venable, Mr. Murphy said, “Venable’s Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice is known for having decades of experience in civil and criminal government investigations. I am thrilled to be joining such a seasoned team of elite attorneys. I know my practice and clients will greatly benefit from the team’s knowledge and the firm’s resources.”

Mr. Murphy received his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A. in English from Boston College.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, including in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit https://www.venable.com/.