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Mary Jo White

AttorneyatDebevoise & Plimpton LLP

New, NY

Practicing business in New York since 1975.

51+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
1
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Mary Jo White is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and General. Mary has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
New York, NY
Experience
over 51 years
Known for
Business · Criminal Defense · General
  • Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and General matters from New York, NY.
  • Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Mary Jo White: Mary Jo White is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and General. Mary has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Biography

About Mary Jo White

Mary Jo White is a lawyer practicing crisis management, white collar & regulatory defense, corporate governance and 11 other areas of law. Mary received a B.S. degree from The College of William & Mary in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years. Mary practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY.

Credentials

Education

  • Columbia Law School

    J.D. · 1974

  • The College of William & Mary

    B.S. The · 1970

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • New York

    1975 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International College of Trial Lawyers. Ms. White is the recipient of numerous awards and is regularly ranked as a leading lawyer by directories that evaluate law firms. In addition, Ms. White served as a D

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  • the terrorists who planned to blow up the United Nations, the FBI Building in Manhattan, and the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels

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  • the terrorists who plotted to simultaneously blow up a dozen jumbo jets over the Pacific Ocean

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  • those responsible for the bombings of the US Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Tanzania in 1998, including Osama Bin Laden

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  • and the investigation of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on the WTC and the Pentagon. Racketeering: Prosecutions against members of organized crime, including John A. Gotti and the "Mobstock" cases involving numerous organized crime members an

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  • the indictment for widespread racketeering and related charges against 39 defendants including alleged members and associates of five different La Cosa Nostra families

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  • and RICO gang prosecutions against the leaders and members of 25 of New York City's largest most violent gangs. Ms. White has received numerous awards and honorary degrees for her professional accomplishments, including the George W. Bush Award for Excell

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  • the Director of the FBI's Jefferson Cup Award for Contributions to the Rule of Law in the Fight Against Terrorism and Crime

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  • the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Distinction in Public Service

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  • the John P. O'Neill Pillar of Justice Award given by the Respect for Law Alliance

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  • the Edward Weinfeld Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Administration of Justice given by the New York County Lawyers' Association

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  • the "Prosecutor of the Year" Award given by the Respect for Law Alliance

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  • the "Community Leadership Award" given by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation

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  • the "Law Enforcement Person of the Year" Award given by the Society of Professional Investigators

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  • the "Magnificent 7" Award given by the Business and Professional Women USA

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  • the "Human Relations Award" given by the Anti-Defamation League Lawyer's Division

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  • the "Women of Power and Influence Award" given by the National Organization of Women

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  • the "American Prosecutor's Award" given by St. John's University Criminal Justice Program

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  • the "Medal for Excellence" given by the Columbia University School of Law Association

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  • the "Outstanding Women of the Bar Award" given by the New York County Lawyers' Association

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  • Milton S. Gould Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy

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  • the "Law & Society Award" given by the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest

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  • and the "Most Influential Women in the Law Award" given by the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. From 1983 to 1990, Ms. White was a litigation partner at Debevoise, where she focused on white collar defense work, SEC enforcement matters, and commercial a

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  • The Keys To Successfully Disclosing An Investigation Summer 2005 — Directors & Boards

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  • The Keys To Successfully Disclosing An Investigation Summer 2005 — Directors & Boards Boardroom Briefing

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  • Lawyers' Roles after Enron and Sarbanes-Oxley: Advocates, Counselors and . . . Gatekeepers Too? November 2002 — PLI Securities Regulation Institute

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  • Non-U.S. Companies and New U.S. Corporate Governance Rules, September 09, 2002

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  • Congress Responds to Corporate Scandals: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, July 29, 2002

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  • The Andersen Verdict and Its Implications, 6/25/2002

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Locations

Office locations

Main office

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

919 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

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Client feedback

What clients say about Mary Jo White

5.0

1 client review

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Frequently asked

Common questions

  • What areas of law does Mary Jo White practice?

    Mary Jo White focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, General, International, and Litigation.

  • Where is Mary Jo White located?

    Mary Jo White primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at 919 Third Avenue.

  • How experienced is Mary Jo White?

    Mary Jo White has 51 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1975.

  • Is Mary Jo White a verified attorney?

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