SECIL Law

Firm Profile: SECIL Law PLLC

SECIL Law is a Washington, D.C.-based boutique litigation firm renowned for its deep expertise in white-collar criminal defense, securities enforcement, and high-stakes internal investigations. Founded and led by former senior government enforcement attorneys, the firm combines insider perspective with trial-tested advocacy to defend individuals, executives, public companies, and other entities facing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Congress, and other federal and state regulators.

The firm represents clients in matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), False Claims Act (FCA), securities fraud, insider trading, public corruption, and compliance-related litigation. Recent matters include advising on a confidential DOJ investigation involving alleged FCPA violations in Latin America, defending a former government official in a politically sensitive criminal probe, and representing a senior executive of a public company in an SEC investigation concerning market manipulation and whistleblower retaliation. SECIL attorneys are routinely brought in to lead internal investigations, guide corporate boards, and navigate reputational crises with discretion and clarity.

Recognized by Chambers & Partners for excellence in “Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations,” SECIL is distinguished by its courtroom credibility, principled advocacy, and unwavering commitment to client service. Whether engaged in parallel proceedings or behind the scenes in proactive compliance reviews, the firm delivers tailored legal strategies built on decades of government and defense-side experience.