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Provided by R Joseph Burby IV
A former federal and state prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, Joey defends companies and executives targeted in government investigations and related litigation, including criminal and civil investigations by the Department of Justice and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC and other federal and state agencies. He has significant experience handling matters involving securities fraud, insider trading, health care fraud, the False Claims Act, antitrust violations, bribery, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, money laundering, tax fraud, and environmental violations. He has also served as lead counsel in over 30 jury trials, including a recent federal case in which the jury acquitted his client of all charges. Joey also conducts internal investigations on behalf of public and private organizations and their boards, often prompted by whistleblowers, and counsels clients on remedial actions and disclosure decisions. As an assistant U.S. attorney, he tried numerous cases, including the first criminal securities fraud trial in Georgia and a capital murder case.
Co-Leader, firm’s White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team; Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Georgia; Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Atlanta, Georgia.
The DOJ John Marshall Award as part of the team that prosecuted Centennial Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph.
Department of Justice
University of North Carolina
J.D.
1996
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A.
1993
Provided by Chambers
Joseph Burby handles criminal litigation and has notable experience acting for individuals and companies in high-stakes trials. Clients appreciate his skills gained from his time as a prosecutor in both state and federal court.
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent advocate who has great judgment and is really strategic in complex matters. I think very highly of him."
"Joey is astute and great to work with."
"He is an excellent advocate who has great judgment and is really strategic in complex matters. I think very highly of him."
"Joey is astute and great to work with."
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Alston & Bird Adds Former U.S. National Security Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kellen Dwyer
Alston & Bird has expanded its national security, cybersecurity, and data privacy litigation capabilities with the addition of former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) cyber and national security prosecutor Kellen Dwyer as partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Alston & Bird Adds Senior Trial Lawyer and Former Federal Prosecutor Joanna C. Hendon as Partner
Alston & Bird has broadened its white collar, securities enforcement, and complex civil litigation and trial capabilities with the addition of Joanna C. Hendon as a litigation partner in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Welcomes Former Federal Prosecutor Joey Burby as Litigation Partner in Atlanta
Alston & Bird has expanded its white-collar defense and corporate investigations capabilities with the addition of former federal prosecutor Joseph Burby, who rejoins the firm as partner in Atlanta. He arrives from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, where he was a partner for 13 years.
Alston & Bird Adds Former U.S. National Security Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kellen Dwyer
Alston & Bird has expanded its national security, cybersecurity, and data privacy litigation capabilities with the addition of former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) cyber and national security prosecutor Kellen Dwyer as partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Alston & Bird Adds Senior Trial Lawyer and Former Federal Prosecutor Joanna C. Hendon as Partner
Alston & Bird has broadened its white collar, securities enforcement, and complex civil litigation and trial capabilities with the addition of Joanna C. Hendon as a litigation partner in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Welcomes Former Federal Prosecutor Joey Burby as Litigation Partner in Atlanta
Alston & Bird has expanded its white-collar defense and corporate investigations capabilities with the addition of former federal prosecutor Joseph Burby, who rejoins the firm as partner in Atlanta. He arrives from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, where he was a partner for 13 years.
