Goodwin Procter Hires Former Northern District Criminal Division Deputy Chief for Complex Litigation Practice

In a significant development for legal professionals keeping tabs on enforcement activity along the West Coast, Goodwin Procter has brought Katherine Wawrzyniak on board. Wawrzyniak, who was the deputy chief of the criminal division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, joins the firm as a partner.

Based in San Francisco, she will lend her expertise to Goodwin Procter’s complex litigation and dispute resolution practice. This move marks an important shift in Wawrzyniak’s career trajectory, transitioning from public service within the federal judiciary to a private sector role within a leading global law firm.

Further details about the appointment can be found on The Recorder.