Former acting General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Joseph Maher, has joined Nixon Peabody in a partner role in the law firm’s Washington D.C. office.
Besides serving as acting general counsel, Maher held various roles including principal deputy general counsel, and chief intelligence officer and associate general counsel for regulatory and legislative affairs during his tenure at DHS. His expertise ranges across diverse areas such as cybersecurity, intelligence, international trade, and border security matters.
Nixon Peabody, with the induction of Maher into their team, likely expects to leverage his vast experience in handling sensitive matters of national security and regulatory affairs related to the Homeland Security department.
Particularly in the wake of increasing global cybersecurity threats, experienced counsel in handling such matters would seem a prudent addition to any legal team. Maher’s addition may serve to bolster Nixon Peabody’s credentials specifically in the realms of national security and resilience practice.
Information regarding Maher’s move was confirmed by Nixon Peabody on Thursday.