Jacquelyn Kasulis

Partner at Kirkland & Ellis

Jacquelyn Kasulis is a partner in the Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, based in their New York office.1 2 She joined the firm in February 2022 after a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor.1

Career Highlights

Former Acting U.S. Attorney: Kasulis most recently served as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY).1 2
Extensive Prosecutorial Experience: She spent nearly 14 years at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the EDNY, holding various senior leadership positions including Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chief of the Criminal Division, and Chief of the Business & Securities Fraud Section.2 4
High-Profile Cases: Kasulis led several notable prosecutions, including the trial and conviction of Martin Shkreli (known as "Pharma Bro") and investigations into major financial institutions.4

Expertise

Kasulis has extensive experience in investigating and prosecuting a wide range of criminal matters, including:

Securities fraud
Market manipulation
National security issues
Digital currency and cybercrime
Investment adviser fraud
Healthcare fraud
Money laundering
Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Bank Secrecy Act2 4

Education and Early Career

Law degree from Columbia Law School (with honors)
Bachelor's degree in history from Davidson College
Started her career as an associate at Kirkland & Ellis from 2003 to 20071 3

Recognition and Affiliations

Recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States for her expertise in white-collar crime, government investigations, and corporate defense2
Recipient of several awards, including the Eastern District Association's Charles E. Rose Award and the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation's Prosecutor of the Year Award2
Lecturer in Law on White Collar Crime at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School2
Member of the Board of Advisors for the Program on Corporate Compliance & Enforcement at NYU School of Law2 4

At Kirkland & Ellis, Kasulis focuses on representing and counseling companies, executives, and boards of directors in investigations and litigation, leveraging her extensive experience in government prosecutions and regulatory matters.1 2