Cormac Connor is a partner in the White Collar, Internal Investigations & Compliance practice at Husch Blackwell in Washington, DC. Cormac is a trial lawyer and former Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where he served as lead prosecutor in 24 criminal trials. Combining government service and private practice, Cormac has over two decades of experience in high-stakes litigation matters. Cormac now defends individuals and corporations in criminal and civil investigations involving fraud inquiries, criminal antitrust allegations, enforcement under the False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, debarment proceedings and other civil litigation matters. Cormac is a dedicated advisor who guides and defends his clients at every step: helping clients with legal risk assessments and disclosure decisions; responses to subpoenas and civil investigative demands; engagement with law enforcement authorities; negotiated settlements; and, where necessary, trial.