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Brent J. Gurney

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Brent J. Gurney

Partner

Washington DC

Brent Gurney, a highly respected litigator, had a long record of success in significant jury trials, sensitive internal matters, and complex federal investigations. Over the course of his career, he represented corporate, government, and institutional clients in high‑profile disputes, compliance matters, and civil rights investigations, and was frequently sought out for guidance on issues that extended well beyond the courtroom. His practice also included substantial teaching, writing, and thought leadership, including trial advocacy instruction at Stanford and Harvard, contributions to publications on electronic evidence, and service on initiatives focused on policing reform and racial justice. He retired from the firm in 2025.

Mr. Gurney previously served as an Assistant US Attorney in the District of Maryland and later as Deputy Chief of its Southern Division, where he handled major criminal prosecutions and secured notable convictions in significant narcotics cases. He maintained an active pro bono practice and contributed meaningfully to the legal community through professional affiliations, public presentations, and service on nonprofit boards. Throughout his career, he was widely regarded for his trial skill, strategic insight, and commitment to advancing both the practice of law and the broader public good.

Credentials

  • Education

    • Harvard Business School Online

      Credential of Readiness (CORe), Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Economics for Managers, with High Honors, 2015

    • Harvard Business School Online

      Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen: Certificate of Completion, 2015; Becoming a Better Manager, 2017; Negotiation Mastery: Certificate of Completion, 2018

    • JD, Harvard Law School, 1985

      cum laude Comments Editor, Harvard International Law Journal

    • Thomas J. Watson Fellowship recipient

    • BA, Kalamazoo College, 1981

      magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa

    • London School of Economics

      General Course Student

Credentials

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