Atty. Edward Patrick Gilman
Patrick Gilman, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s National Security Group, is a national security and white collar defense attorney who represents individuals and corporations with global operations facing exposure to the U.S. and other governments’ national security apparatus, including regulatory and criminal exposure. Patrick routinely guides clients through highly sensitive, critical national security-related matters involving allegations of money laundering, bribery and corruption, sanctions violations, and human rights issues, among others.
International Trade & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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Edward Patrick Gilman is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. Their practice focuses on white collar, securities, government, international, and internet. Educated at Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School (LL.M. Military, 2015) and University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 2001). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Mentor, the Posse Foundation, 2019-2020. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward Patrick Gilman
- Patrick Gilman, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s National Security Group, is a national security and white collar defense attorney who represents individuals and corporations with global operations facing exposure to the U.S. and other governments’ national security apparatus, including regulatory and criminal exposure
- Patrick routinely guides clients through highly sensitive, critical national security-related matters involving allegations of money laundering, bribery and corruption, sanctions violations, and human rights issues, among others
- As a former federal prosecutor in the United States Army and an experienced trial lawyer, Patrick has deep experience prosecuting and defending criminal and high-profile national security cases before both federal trial and appellate courts
- Patrick represents corporate and individual clients on all aspects of complex regulatory and national security matters before various federal agencies including the Departments of Justice, State, Commerce, War (Defense), Treasury, and Homeland Security, as well as the U.S. intelligence community
- He advises clients both domestically and internationally on crisis management, incident response, geopolitical risk, and remediation and mitigation strategies
- Patrick aims to guide clients to positive and advantageous outcomes with both governmental and non-governmental entities
- A key component of Patrick’s practice is conducting internal investigations and assessing corporate risk, then developing and implementing corporate compliance programs and strategies with the goal of ensuring that any exposure to regulators is limited to the maximum extent possible
- This includes representing companies and executives, and conducting investigations, involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Committee on Foreign Investment of the United States (CFIUS), anti-money laundering (AML), and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) investigations
- He also helps companies implement strategies to address U.S. government concerns regarding foreign ownership and control
- Prior to rejoining private practice in 2019, Patrick was an award-winning Judge Advocate in the United States Army focused on prosecuting violations of IHL and domestic federal criminal law
- Patrick spent a significant number of those years in operational environments advising clients on national security law and conducting countless investigations related to allegations of human rights violations by various state and non-state actors
- While in the U.S. government, Patrick engaged in years-long negotiations with military, government, and non-governmental (NGO) leaders in conflict zones and helped develop and implement policies and procedures promoting the rule of law
- These efforts included building and promoting interagency cooperation and helping partner nations develop provincial and national judiciaries that operate on a single codified system of laws and regulations
- Patrick has worked extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia, building and leading teams focused on identifying, investigating, and disrupting illicit financial and terror-related networks
- He is a decorated combat veteran with more than 20 years of experience in managing cross-border investigations, criminal litigation, national security and international law
- Patrick maintains a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Concentrations •National security •Crisis management •International law •Internal investigations •Sanctions and AML •White collar defense •Corporate compliance •Regulatory and criminal exposure •FCPA and export controls •Government and intelligence agencies Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •United States Army •Named, “Army’s Best Prosecutor,” 2017 •Named, “Army’s Best Chief of Military Justice,” 2016 and 2017 •Recipient: “The Expert Military Justice Practitioner Skill Identifier,” 2016 •Recipient: •Purple Heart •Bronze Star Medal •Meritorious Service Medals •Army Commendation Medals •Combat Action Badge
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Edward Patrick Gilman's Areas of Legal Practice
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White Collar Crimes in Washington
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Securities Law in Washington
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
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International Law in Washington
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Internet & Cyber Law in Washington
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Edward Patrick Gilman
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering white collar, securities, and government, Edward Patrick Gilman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Edward Patrick Gilman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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