McGovern joins the firm from Hogan Lovells. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), where he supervised major bank investigations and the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) prosecutions. He also supervised the EDNY’s Business and Securities Fraud Section. He also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., and as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City. He has more than 30 years of federal and state courtroom experience in New York and Washington, D.C., and in private practice has focused on defending corporations and individuals in criminal and civil government investigations and litigation, as well as regulatory compliance.
“Jim’s exceptional skills and experience make him a high-demand practitioner,” said Michael Holmes, Vice Chair of Vinson & Elkins. “As an attorney renowned for his impressive track record and commitment to clients, Jim’s capabilities complement our current Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense practice. His addition reinforces our commitment to maintaining one of the country’s leading investigations and white-collar defense practices.”
