Profile

Colin is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. Colin represents corporate and individual clients in complex criminal and civil government enforcement actions, internal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings.

Experience

Representative Matters

  • Tried fourteen jury and bench trials in Federal and local courts.
  • Served as lead prosecutor through every phase of criminal litigation in hundreds of cases.
  • Negotiated favorable settlement in government investigation and qui tam suit alleging False Claims Act violations.
  • Conducted internal investigation in response to Inspector General's allegation of bid-rigging.
  • Conducted internal investigation of government contractor for violation of procurement regulations.
  • Represented executive of company in Suspension and Debarment proceedings relating to violations of the Small Business Agency’s rules.
  • Represented government contractor in civil litigation in contract dispute with a subcontractor that resulted in a favorable outcome.
  • Counseled a sports and media holding company in compliance, governance, and transactional matters.
  • Secured favorable jury verdict as lead counsel to a pro bono client in a landlord-tenant matter certified to the Civil Division of D.C. Superior Court.

Professional Experience

  • Senior Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia (2019-2024)
  • Associate, Wiley Rein LLP (2016-2019)
  • Judicial Intern, Honorable Richard D. Bennett, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2014)
  • Legal Extern, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland (2014)
  • Judicial Intern, Honorable Richard J. Leon, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (2014)
  • Tight End, National Football League (2009-2013)
    • Atlanta Falcons (2013)
    • Jacksonville Jaguars (2011-2012)
    • San Francisco 49ers (2010-2011)
    • Cleveland Browns (2009)
    • Indianapolis Colts (2009-2010)

Affiliations

  • Assistant United States Attorneys Association for D.C. (AUSAADC)

Recognitions

  • Two Special Achievements Award from the United States Attorney’s Office in 2023
  • Special Act Award from the United States Attorney’s Office in 2020

Credentials

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law; Order of the Coif

B.A., Brown University

Law Journals

Notes and Comments Editor, Maryland Law Review

Bar and Court Memberships

  • District of Columbia Bar 
  • Maryland Bar
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Certifications

Legal Lean Sigma Institute (LLSI) White Belt

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