Greenberg Traurig strengthens its litigation practice with the addition of former federal prosecutor David M. Herzog
Executive summary: David M. Herzog, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, joined Greenberg Traurig as a litigation practice shareholder in the firm's Los Angeles office. His federal prosecution expertise enhances the firm’s ability to handle complex white‑collar and government investigation matters, potentially attracting new corporate clients facing regulatory scrutiny.
Who is involved: Greenberg Traurig LLP, David M. Herzog, and the former U.S. Attorney's Offices in California and Washington.
Likely next: Herzog will focus on complex litigation matters, and the firm may pursue additional white‑collar defense mandates and consider further lateral hires in its litigation practice.
On September 2, 2026, Greenberg Traurig announced that David M. Herzog, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California and the District of Washington, has joined the firm as a litigation practice shareholder in its Los Angeles office. Herzog’s background in federal prosecutions is expected to bolster the firm’s white‑collar defense and government investigations capabilities. The hire signals the firm’s intent to deepen its expertise in high‑stakes litigation amid rising regulatory scrutiny across industries.
Timeline
- — Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Litigation Team with Former Federal Prosecutor David M. Herzog (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Legal services
- White‑collar defense
Historical parallels
- Skadden Arps hired former DOJ prosecutor Preet Bharara in 2020 to lead its investigations practice
Sources
- Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Litigation Team with Former Federal Prosecutor David M. Herzog — PR Newswire
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