Joshua Berman

Joshua Berman is a partner and trial lawyer at Clifford Chance, a global law firm, where he focuses on internal, government, and Congressional investigations.5 He has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors:

1. Current role: Partner at Clifford Chance since September 2017.5

2. Government service:

   • Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Obama (March 2016 - January 2017).5
   • Federal prosecutor under Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, serving as:
     • Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.15
     • Associate Investigative Counsel on the Webster Commission for the Review of FBI Security Matters.15
     • Senior Trial Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Public Integrity Section.15

3. Private sector experience:

   • Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (2010-2016).5
   • Partner at SNR Denton (2004-2010).5

4. Education:

   • Graduated from Cornell University in 1991.2
   • Law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1994.3

5. Expertise:

   • Specializes in white-collar criminal defense, government investigations, and litigation.24
   • Represents corporate clients, Boards of Directors, and individuals in various legal matters.1

6. Public service:

   • Serves as the chair of Clifford Chance's pro bono program.1
   • Has been involved in various nonprofit leadership roles and volunteer efforts.1

7. Personal:

   • Lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife Amy (Cornell ILR '94) and their two children.1
   • Maintains strong connections with the Cornell community, serving on the Cornell Hillel Board and as a member of the Cornell University Council.12