M. Evan Corcoran

Civil and white collar litigation trailblazer. Represents prominent clients in challenging and benchmark legal matters. Steadfast advocate in high-profile and politically charged cases.

Evan Corcoran represents clients in white collar criminal matters and complex civil litigation. Over the course of his career, he has defended high-profile public figures in historic legal matters involving intense international scrutiny. His notable clients include a former president of the United States; a former top U.S. Department of Justice official in civil proceedings focused on his official acts; and the first senior presidential advisor ever indicted for contempt of Congress. Over three decades, his representations have involved historic legal questions of first impression.

Evan possesses extensive expertise in managing and litigating large, complex civil cases for corporate clients in highly regulated industries. His deep understanding of the law and his strong relationships with those who execute the law enable him to guide individuals and organizations through sensitive federal investigations. Evan assists executives at leading corporations in navigating business, regulatory and litigation challenges. He has handled significant contract, antitrust and business practices-related lawsuits, led internal investigations for corporate boards, and negotiated with regulators in civil and criminal enforcement matters.

Previously, Evan served as a managing director of a public global investment company, which managed hedge funds with diversified investments. He also worked as an assistant U.S. attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC, where he led investigations and prosecutions of hundreds of felony cases, tried over 30 jury trials and presented 20 appellate oral arguments. He began his career in the U.S. House of Representatives as an assistant to the ranking subcommittee member of the Appropriations Committee.

Education

J.D., 1991, Georgetown Law, cum laude

B.A., 1986, Princeton University

Admissions

District of Columbia

U.S. Courts of Appeals, Second Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Memberships

Barrister, Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court, 2003-2018
 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Board Member, Council for Court Excellence, 2002-2014

AWARDS:

Outstanding Achievement Award, Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights

Environmental Award, Natural Resources Council of Maine