John Richter is a trial and investigations partner in the Special Matters and Investigations Practice Group, and represents and defends companies, Boards of Directors, Board committees, and individuals facing a variety of white-collar criminal and regulatory enforcement matters, parallel civil litigation, and internal corporate investigations. John previously served as the Acting Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, having been nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate.
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Supreme Court Preview: What Is in Store for October Term 2025?
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Supreme Court Preview: What Is in Store for October Term 2025?
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. On October 1, 2025, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division and Practice...
Who is the Prosecutor Here?: Rule 48(a) and the Michael Flynn, January 6, and Eric Adams Cases
The Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a) reads, “The government may, with leave of court,...
Who is the Prosecutor Here?: Rule 48(a) and the Michael Flynn, January 6, and Eric Adams Cases
The Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a) reads, “The government may, with leave of court,...
DOJ in Transition: What May Be Coming Next?
President Trump and his Administration are moving quickly to focus on different priorities for and...
DOJ in Transition: What May Be Coming Next?
President Trump and his Administration are moving quickly to focus on different priorities for and...