John Rowley

Detail oriented and tenacious, John Rowley pairs extensive courtroom experience in both civil and criminal matters with the ability to parse complex facts, laws, and regulations to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

John specializes in complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense. He also represents clients in investigations conducted by federal agencies and the U.S. Congress.

Nothing beats preparation

According to John, “nothing beats preparation.” He is a trial attorney at heart, first-chairing numerous bench and jury trials. But he recognizes that even more cases are won outside the courtroom and brings his meticulous preparation to the many settlements he has reached for clients.

Prior to private practice, John served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Virginia and West Virginia. His prosecution work gives him credibility with U.S. Attorney’s offices and the Department of Justice, and an insider’s understanding of law and regulatory enforcement.

A well-rounded litigator

John has led the defense of a wide range of important complex matters, including:

• Heading the U.S. legal team that defended Brazilian aerospace company, Embraer S.A., in a first-of-its-kind Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Defending SAIC in a False Claims Act jury trial filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Winning a jury verdict for Belgian company, Picanol, S.A., in a bet-the-company software patent infringement case brought by a European competitor.
• Preparing and defending individuals in investigations by the U.S. Congress.
• Obtaining a trial judgment for the Chairman of the Board of a technology company in a case pressed by investors under Virginia’s Securities Act.

In 2011, John earned an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He pursued a rigorous MBA program while meeting the demands of his busy legal career to better serve his clients and understand their businesses. (In a proud father moment, he and his son graduated on the same day from their respective programs at Notre Dame.)

After two decades in multinational D.C.-based law firms, John enjoys the collaborative environment of a specialized boutique and working alongside friends and trusted colleagues with in-depth legal experience.