Jake is an award-winning former federal prosecutor with deep experience prosecuting complex criminal cases. His experience covers financial crime, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime. In the Middle District of North Carolina, he led high-profile investigations and trials. These cases involved over $20 million in identified losses. He successfully defended his cases by briefing and arguing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Notably, Jake was the sole prosecutor in a large-scale, 38-defendant money laundering and drug-trafficking conspiracy. This case demonstrated his ability to build and manage large cases and dismantle significant criminal enterprises. Drawing on his experience prosecuting cybercrime, he also holds the CIPP/US credential as a Certified Information Privacy Professional from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Jake is a member of the firm’s government investigations & white collar litigation department, which was recognized by Law360 as a Practice Group of the Year. Likewise, throughout his career, Jake has been recognized for his excellence, receiving awards as an Assistant U.S. Attorney nearly every year of his tenure, including a national award from a federal law enforcement agency for Federal Prosecutor of the Year. Jake’s relentless organization and calm under pressure are driven by his Marine Corps background, instilling in him a disciplined and strategic approach to every case. Known for his courtroom advocacy and strategic, common-sense thinking, Jake efficiently navigates federal investigations and prosecutions, delivering results that serve justice and client interests.
In addition to his federal prosecution work, Jake has served as a criminal defense attorney in litigation receiving national spotlight, a legal advisor to senior-level government officials, an adjudicator in administrative hearings, and a criminal law professor. His military service enhances his resilience and focus, making him a dependable advocate for clients facing government scrutiny, internal investigations, or white-collar challenges. Jake is committed to helping clients navigate complex government investigations, anticrime efforts, and regulatory challenges with integrity and professionalism. His broad experience and proven record of success make him a trusted advocate for clients facing federal enforcement, internal investigations, and white-collar matters.
- Advised large, transnational entities in government investigations, internal compliance issues, and white-collar defense, leveraging extensive federal prosecution experience and a disciplined, results-oriented mindset.
- Successfully defended a service member in a case in the national spotlight, resulting in no charges being pursued.
- Prosecuted complex criminal cases on behalf of the United States, including financial crime, cybercrime, money laundering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, involving over $20 million in losses.
- Obtained Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification.
- Managed and prosecuted a high-profile, multi-year conspiracy involving 38 defendants in a money-laundering and drug-trafficking enterprise, serving as the sole federal prosecutor on this large-scale case.
- Led multiple investigations involving internet breaches and digital currency laundering.
- Secured convictions in numerous jury trials and appellate cases, including drafting response briefs and arguing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
- Consistently recognized and awarded for exceptional service, including a national award from a major federal law enforcement agency.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to dismantle organized criminal operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Developed and delivered curricula in criminal law as an adjunct law professor.
- Served on active duty and currently serves as a Marine Corps Reserve officer and legal advisor.
- Exceptional Prosecutorial Partnership Award, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2025
- Case of the Year, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Middle District of North Carolina, 2022, 2023