Anthony Barkow

Partner at Jenner & Block and co-chair, Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Practice Group

Anthony "Tony" Barkow is a prominent legal professional serving as the Managing Partner of Jenner & Block's New York office and co-chair of the firm's Investigations, Compliance, and Defense practice group.1 2 3 With extensive experience in both public service and private practice, Barkow has established himself as a respected figure in white-collar crime and government investigations.

Career Highlights

Public Service:: Before joining Jenner & Block, Barkow served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Southern District of New York and the District of Columbia, as well as a Trial Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice. During this time, he tried over 40 cases and argued more than 10 appeals.1 2

Private Practice:: At Jenner & Block, Barkow focuses on helping clients navigate complex legal challenges, including:

Counseling companies facing prosecution
Advising boards of directors confronting crises
Representing individuals in criminal and regulatory matters
Conducting internal investigations
Monitoring large financial institutions1 2

Notable Achievements

Co-led the monitorship of Credit Suisse AG following a $715 million settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services1 2
Served as an investigation team leader for General Motors Company regarding recalls related to faulty ignition switches2
Conducted an internal culture review for Better.com after a controversial mass employee termination2
Represented the New Jersey Legislative Select Committee in the "Bridgegate" investigation2

Recognition

Barkow has received numerous accolades for his work, including:

Chambers USA ranking for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York) from 2017-20241 2
Legal 500 recognition in Dispute Resolution: Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense2
New York Metro Super Lawyers listing in Criminal Defense: White Collar, Appellate, and Litigation from 2013-20232

Personal Philosophy

Barkow emphasizes the importance of balancing professional success with personal priorities. He advises young lawyers to "set your priorities, then stick to them" to achieve success and fulfillment in both their careers and personal lives.4