Robert Boone

Robert L. Boone is a partner at the law firm WilmerHale, based in their New York office.12 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

• Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) for nearly a decade12
• Joined WilmerHale as a partner in October 20211
• Previously worked as a senior associate at WilmerHale before joining the SDNY in 20121
• Focuses on government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation and regulatory compliance2

Notable Cases

As a federal prosecutor, Boone led several high-profile cases, including:

• Prosecution of corruption schemes involving a close advisor to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo1
• NCAA corruption scandal resulting in multiple convictions1
• Charges against Michael Avenatti for attempted extortion of Nike Inc.1

Education and Early Career

• JD from University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 200712
• BA from Howard University, summa cum laude, in 200412
• Clerked for Judge Damon Keith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit12

Recognition

• Named one of the top white-collar lawyers to know by Bloomberg Law in their "They've Got Next" series2
• Received the Federal Prosecutor of the Year Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's New York Office2

Robert Boone is known for his significant trial experience in high-profile cases and his expertise in white collar defense and investigations.12