Nathan J. Muyskens

Nathan J. Muyskens is Co-Chair of the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice and defends corporate and individual clients in criminal grand jury investigations and prosecutions, internal investigations, regulatory inquiries and enforcement matters, and related parallel civil proceedings. Nate is a trusted attorney for Fortune 500 Companies, consistently handling their most crucial issues. Whether providing guidance to a Board of Directors, negotiating with government agencies, or presenting cases to a jury, Nate has been instrumental. From major investment banks and professional sports teams to leading global manufacturers of industrial equipment and global restaurant chains, Nate has successfully navigated these companies through their most challenging situations.

Recent examples of Nate’s work can often be found on the covers of major news outlets like the Wall Street Journal to the New York Times. These high-profile matters include co-leading a white collar defense trial victory in the first ever acquittal of a commodities trader in a “spoofing” trial to representing the world’s largest airlines in its effort to protect consumers by reducing intricate frauds. Additionally, he frequently represents individuals as diverse as C-Suite executives, senior government officials, professional athletes, GRAMMY and Oscar winners, and other prominent clients that find themselves in legal jeopardy. While many of these matters have received extensive press coverage some of Nate’s biggest victories occur when the matter never sees the public light.

In addition, Nate has been trial counsel in numerous civil cases throughout the United States, including antitrust and trademark actions. Prior to entering private practice Nate had a distinguished career representing the United States in a wide range of matters including prosecuting high-level public corruption matters, prosecuting antitrust offenses as well as serving as Counsel to Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Dole.

Concentrations

•White collar criminal defense
•Government investigations
•Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
•Antitrust investigations
•Cybersecurity

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2026
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Litigation Star,' 2023-2026
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management,' 2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, 2021-2025
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management,' 2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution - Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense, 2019-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Transport - Aviation and Air Travel - Litigation and Regulation, 2025
•'Recommended Lawyer,' 2023-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 'Latin America: International - Compliance and Investigations,' 2021-2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers, 2013-2023, 2025
•Team Member, National Law Journal, “Washington, D.C. Litigation Department of the Year - White Collar Defense & Special Investigations,” 2022