Arnold & Porter, a renowned law firm, has recently reported a key addition to their team: former Executive Assistant US Attorney Lee Cortes. Cortes has joined as a partner, primarily focusing on the white collar defense and investigations practice within the firm’s New York and Newark, New Jersey offices. The announcement was made public on Monday.
During his time as an executive assistant US attorney for the District of New Jersey, Cortes had amassed an impressive array of experience and honed his expertise in dealing with complex legal cases. His prior positions also include chief of the health care fraud unit and deputy chief of the special prosecutions division, demonstrating his wide-ranging proficiency within the legal landscape.
His recruitment by Arnold & Porter signifies a strategic move by the firm, potentially strengthening its white collar defense and investigations sub-practice. It is expected that Cortes’ vast experience and extensive network will enable the firm to further develop and expand in these departments.
The information pertaining to Lee Cortes’ appointment to Arnold & Porter has been obtained from Bloomberg Law Automation.