Allison O'Neil

Allison O'Neil is a prominent attorney and Partner at Locke Lord LLP, a law firm based in Boston.13 She holds several key positions within the firm:

Professional Roles

• Co-Chair of the Firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group15
• Member of the Firm's Executive Committee15

Areas of Expertise

Allison O'Neil's practice encompasses a wide range of legal areas, including:

• White collar investigations
• Internal investigations
• Employment matters
• Complex business litigation
• Crisis management

She specializes in representing clients facing False Claims Act investigations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, and internal investigations related to employment matters and compliance.1

Background and Experience

Prior to her current role, Allison served as a Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney, where she prosecuted various cases including rape, fraud, and civil rights cases in Superior Court.1 Notably, she was part of the prosecution team that tried and convicted John Geoghan, a defrocked priest, for child abuse.1

Recognition and Achievements

Allison O'Neil has received recognition for her legal work:

• Named a 2017 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly2
• Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2023 for her expertise4

Additional Involvement

Outside of her legal practice, Allison serves on the Board of Advisors of The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University and the Governance and Nominating Committee for The Kittansett Club.1

With over 500 connections on LinkedIn, Allison O'Neil maintains a strong professional network in the legal community.3