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SECIL Law Welcomes John Irving and Patrick B. Murray as Partners, Bolstering Its White Collar and Government Investigations Bench

By Deana Mary, Fractional Chief Growth Officer, SECIL Law PLLC | Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. — SECIL Law PLLC is pleased to announce that John Irving and Patrick B. Murray have joined the firm as Partners. Their extensive government and private-sector backgrounds significantly strengthen SECIL Law’s nationally recognized white collar, investigations, and complex litigation practice.

John Irving brings nearly three decades of experience in high-profile investigations, including senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency. He is widely recognized for representing clients in politically sensitive and complex criminal matters, including classified cases, congressional investigations, and regulatory inquiries involving multiple enforcement authorities.

Patrick B. Murray adds a rare combination of national security, litigation, and corporate risk experience to the firm. He has served in senior positions at the DOJ, CIA, and U.S. House of Representatives and was most recently Associate General Counsel for Litigation at Verizon. Pat has advised on national security, enforcement, and legal strategy at the highest levels of government and industry.

“John and Pat exemplify the caliber of lawyer we aim to attract at SECIL—sophisticated, seasoned, and trusted by clients facing the most complex challenges,” said John Rowley, Partner of SECIL Law. “Their insights into government investigations and enforcement strategy are second to none.”

“We’re proud to have built a platform that attracts top-tier talent like John and Pat,” added Adriaen Morse, Partner. “Their depth of experience and sound judgment will be invaluable to our clients and further position SECIL as a leader in the white collar and investigations space.”

This expansion reflects SECIL Law’s continued commitment to providing elite representation for clients facing sensitive investigations, cross-border enforcement actions, and high-risk litigation.

About SECIL Law
SECIL Law PLLC, which stands for Securities Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, and Litigation, is a Washington, D.C.-based boutique law firm focused on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, securities disputes, and complex civil litigation. The firm is known for its deep government experience, strategic client service, and high-impact representation in matters involving the DOJ, SEC, congressional committees, and global enforcement agencies.

To learn more about our growing team, visit our Professionals page.

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“SECIL” stands for what we do: Securities Enforcement Compliance Investigations & Litigation.  We help companies and individuals with sophisticated criminal and civil litigation, whistleblower disclosures, compliance and anti-corruption programs, and a range of other services.