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David N Kelley

David N Kelley

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

18 years ranked

FCPA

USA - Nationwide

12 years ranked

About

Provided by O'Melveny & Myers LLP

USA

Practice Areas

David N. Kelley, a global co-leader of the white collar and securities litigation practice of Dechert LLP and former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has cultivated a revered reputation for his defense of high-profile matters involving sensitive white collar litigation and investigations before major regulatory bodies. His more than three decades of experience span a diverse range of commercial litigation and federal securities as well as grand jury investigations, prosecutions and congressional inquiries. As an experienced trial lawyer and investigator, Mr. Kelley represents multinational and domestic public companies, boards of directors, audit committees, and individuals, including officers and directors, on issues arising across a broad spectrum of industries, including defense, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, infrastructure, insurance, oil and gas, and retail.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
David Kelley is frequently called on to handle high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations and offers additional expertise conducting sensitive internal investigations.

FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

David Kelley of O'Melveny & Myers LLP is an experienced litigator and investigations lawyer with expertise handling the full range of anti-corruption work for clients from industries including financial services and energy.

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  • David is a dominating presence in the room.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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