LAWYER PROFILE
Jonathan Kolodner

Jonathan Kolodner

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jonathan S. Kolodner’s practice focuses on white-collar criminal enforcement and regulatory matters as well as complex commercial litigation.

He represents clients in investigations involving a range of misconduct, including foreign corruption, fraud, insider trading, money laundering, and antitrust offenses. He also advises companies on cybersecurity and data privacy issues, and counsels clients on best practices for anti-corruption and cyber-related compliance programs. Jonathan serves as Cleary’s General Counsel.

Career

Jonathan joined the firm as counsel in 2012 and became partner in 2014. J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School (1997); B.A., magna cum laude, Harvard College (1994).

Before joining Cleary Gottlieb, Jonathan was a prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York from 2000 to 2012, where he served in numerous leadership positions and oversaw some of the highest-profile investigations and prosecutions in the country. He served as Acting Chief of the Criminal Division from October 2011 through January 2012.

Prior to that, Jonathan spent several years as the Chief of the Complex Frauds Unit. Jonathan also spent four years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Organized Crime and Terrorism Unit and has represented the United States in more than 12 jury trials.

Professional Memberships

Member, New York and Massachusetts Bars.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Kolodner has a strong cross-border investigations practice with expertise in areas such as FCPA violations. He frequently represents financial institutions and insurance providers, among others.

FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Kolodner is a Cleary Gottlieb partner based out of New York. He maintains a broad practice representing high-profile executives and major companies in government and internal investigations, as well as compliance matters.

Strengths

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  • He is someone of impeccable judgment.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is a brilliant lawyer.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is incredibly practical and thoughtful.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is a very smart and good lawyer.

    FCPAChambers Guide to the USA
  • A brilliant mind that combines world-class legal analysis with common sense. Jon is a market go-to for the most complex and sophisticated matters.

    FCPAChambers Guide to the USA

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