By Sam Wood, Philadelphia Inquirer
William M. McSwain, who last month stepped down from his position as the top federal prosecutor in the region, is joining one of the region’s top law firms, Duane Morris LLP.
McSwain, 51, was appointed by Donald Trump in 2017 as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and served three years before resigning on Jan. 22.
On Monday, Duane Morris announced McSwain would be joining the firm’s trial practice group where he will focus on white collar defense and government investigations.
“This is a great day for Duane Morris and our clients,” said Matt Taylor, CEO of the Philadelphia-based firm with almost 900 practicing attorneys. “One of the cornerstones to growing strategically is to bring on marquee talent in key practice areas. Bill McSwain is marquee talent.”
“He’s a straight shooter, a very humble guy, and an incredibly hard worker,” Taylor said.
As U.S. Attorney, McSwain oversaw all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in the region. He cast himself as a bulwark against what he called “a culture of lawlessness.”
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