Philip R. Sellinger, Former U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Rejoins Greenberg …
Philip R. Sellinger, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, is set to rejoin Greenberg Traurig, LLP as the co-chair of the Global Litigation Practice and founding chair of the New Jersey office. His return to Greenberg Traurig, where he previously founded the New Jersey office in 2002 and served as co-chair of the Global Litigation Practice, has been met with enthusiasm from the firm’s leadership.
Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, expressed his delight at Sellinger’s homecoming, highlighting Sellinger’s esteemed legal career, leadership qualities, and commitment to excellence. Sellinger’s experience and collaborative nature are seen as assets that will benefit both his colleagues and the firm’s clients. Brian L. Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of Greenberg Traurig, emphasized the strength of the firm’s litigation team, which includes over 800 litigators, with a significant number of former federal and state prosecutors among its ranks.
Sellinger, reflecting on his time as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, described it as a once-in-a-lifetime privilege. He expressed his excitement about returning to Greenberg Traurig, emphasizing the firm’s dynamic nature, its global presence, and the diverse range of expertise it offers. Sellinger’s focus at Greenberg Traurig will be on high-stakes complex trials and litigation in various areas such as government investigations, white-collar crimes, class action defense, financial services, and technology litigation.
Lori G. Cohen and Masoud Zabeti, Co-Chairs of the Global Litigation Practice, welcomed Sellinger’s return, citing his knowledge, skill, and leadership abilities. They look forward to collaborating with him to further enhance the firm’s Global Litigation Practice worldwide. Sellinger’s tenure as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey was marked by significant achievements, including a strong emphasis on cybercrime prevention, landmark corporate resolutions, and aggressive prosecution of various financial crimes.
Sellinger’s extensive experience in federal law enforcement, including overseeing a wide range of criminal prosecutions and civil litigations, as well as his involvement in creating innovative divisions within the Department of Justice, speaks to his capabilities as a legal professional. His return to Greenberg Traurig has been lauded by David Jay and David W. Oppenheim, Co-Managing Shareholders of the New Jersey office, who see it as an opportunity to further strengthen the office’s reputation as a leading law firm in the state.
Greenberg Traurig’s New Jersey office, established in 2002, boasts a team of nationally recognized attorneys offering a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries. The firm’s Litigation Practice, comprising over 800 attorneys, is known for its strong representation in state and federal courts, as well as before international arbitration panels. The team collaborates closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their specific needs and goals, ensuring efficient and effective legal representation.
