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Matthew J O'Connor

Matthew J O'Connor

USA 2026

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Covington & Burling LLP
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

False Claims Act

USA - Nationwide

5 years ranked

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

District of Columbia

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Matthew O'Connor is co-chair of the Life Sciences Litigation and Investigations Practice Group and is resident in the firm’s Washington Office.

Matt has extensive experience in all aspects of the white collar defense practice, with a particular emphasis representing life sciences companies and executives in broad-ranging federal and state civil and criminal investigations, follow-on consumer protection actions, and congressional investigations. Matt also has an active litigation practice in defending False Claims Act, RICO, and other follow-on litigation arising from governmental investigations.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Matthew O'Connor has an impressive record representing major clients in the life sciences sector. His False Claims Act practice is complemented by additional expertise in wider criminal and regulatory defense and investigations work.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Matthew O'Connor is co-chair of Covington & Burling's life sciences litigation and investigations practice group. He receives praise for his white-collar crime practice, which focuses on representing individuals and life sciences organisations in criminal investigations.

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Strengths

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  • He's not only extremely knowledgeable in the healthcare space, but also pragmatic with his advice.

    False Claims ActChambers Guide to the USA

  • He's top-notch in the industry, offering us the most practical and relevant advice.

    False Claims ActChambers Guide to the USA

  • Matt's one of the best in the business in life sciences work. He brings deep experience in resolving corporate investigations, navigating the regulatory environment, managing litigation and enabling his clients to continue to meet the high expectations of both regulators and consumers.

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

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