David Kent brings more than 20 years of experience handling complex white-collar investigations and enforcement litigation from both sides of the courtroom. As a former federal prosecutor and CFTC trial attorney, he has investigated and prosecuted some of the government’s most sensitive fraud and public corruption cases. Now, he uses that insider knowledge to defend clients facing similar allegations.
David’s practice spans financial fraud, public corruption, FCPA violations, healthcare and government contracting fraud, securities and commodities violations, cybercrime, money laundering, and emerging issues involving virtual currency and decentralized finance (DeFi). Before joining Verdi & Ogletree, he served as director and associate general counsel of global investigations at a leading blockchain data analytics company, where he oversaw risk management and litigation support, including in United States v. Roman Sterlingov (“Bitcoin Fog”)—a case that resulted in precedential admissibility rulings for blockchain analytics expert testimony. His unique combination of prosecutorial experience, regulatory enforcement background, in-house perspective, and cutting-edge technology expertise positions him to handle highly complex issues, investigations, and litigation.
