McGuireWoods Washington, D.C., associate Toby Fischer will rejoin Bank of America on June 2, 2025, as director and assistant general counsel in the Regulatory Inquiries Group. Before law school, Fischer worked in that same group, and at a similar group at Merrill Lynch before that. His last day at the firm will be May 30.
At McGuireWoods, Fischer represented corporations and individuals in criminal, civil and regulatory enforcement matters; conducted internal investigations; and advised on compliance matters. He has been seconded to Bank of America’s Regulatory Inquiries Group since June 2024.
Before joining the firm in 2022, Fischer was a trial attorney in the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement. There he led investigations and prosecuted civil enforcement actions, often working with the DOJ, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, state law enforcement agencies and self-regulatory organizations. Prior to joining the CFTC, Fischer was an associate at a large international law firm.
“I had a great experience at McGuireWoods, with exceptional colleagues who I was grateful to work with and learn from,” Fischer said. “I may not have found my way back to Bank of America without the trust and support of people at McGuireWoods. It meant a lot to me personally and professionally.”
“Toby has been a highly valued member of McGuireWoods’ Litigation Department,” said Noreen Kelly, McGuireWoods’ deputy managing partner for litigation. “He will be missed, but we are excited for his next chapter at Bank of America.”
Charlotte partner Robert A. Muckenfuss, chair of the Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department, said: “We’re thankful for Toby’s contributions to the firm. We wish him continued success in his new position at Bank of America and look forward to continuing to work with him there.”