Profile Overview
Brandon D. Fox serves as the Managing Partner of Jenner & Block’s Los Angeles and Century City offices, where he orchestrates the firm’s high-stakes white-collar defense and internal investigations strategy. As Co-Chair of the Investigations, Compliance & Defense practice, Mr. Fox leverages over a decade of federal prosecutorial experience to guide complex matters—ranging from Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) inquiries to multi-jurisdictional securities-fraud probes—for Fortune 500 corporations, universities, and high-net-worth individuals.
Recent Awards & Recognition
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2024 Top White-Collar Lawyer, Daily Journal
- Second consecutive designation, affirming his leading role in white-collar defense nationwide.
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2024 California Lawyer of the Year, Daily Journal
- Jointly honored (with Sati Harutyunyan and Amy Gallegos) for securing a landmark antitrust judgment against major egg producers—illustrating his prowess in both criminal and civil verdicts.
Key Career Highlights
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Federal Prosecution Leadership
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As Chief of the Criminal Division, Central District of California, oversaw high-quantum resolutions:
- $3 billion Wells Fargo fake-accounts settlement (the largest in U.S. banking enforcement history)
- Largest-ever corporate criminal food-safety fine against Chipotle Mexican Grill
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First-Chair Trial Experience
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Secured acquittals and favorable outcomes in bench and jury trials, including:
- Former Sheriff Leroy Baca (public corruption charges)
- Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar (RICO and bribery counts)
- High-profile FCPA and securities-fraud matters involving international counterparties
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Internal Investigations & Compliance Counseling
- Conducts 30+ sensitive inquiries annually (FCPA, workplace misconduct, cybersecurity breaches), advising boards on remediation plans and self-disclosure strategies to regulatory agencies.
Current Role & Media Presence
In his dual office leadership capacity, Mr. Fox:
- Designs and implements litigation and compliance protocols across a 100-attorney roster
- Counsels C-suite executives on risk-mitigation frameworks and monitors regulatory developments (DOJ, SEC, CFTC)
- Contributes thought leadership via CLEs, firm-sponsored symposia, and peer-reviewed articles in Chambers USA and Daily Journal
Licensed Status
- Active member of the California State Bar (Bar No. 290409) since June 5, 2013
- Holds pro hac vice admissions in multiple federal districts, enabling nationwide trial representation
Conclusion
Brandon D. Fox’s trajectory—from federal prosecutor to Managing Partner—exemplifies the confluence of rigorous enforcement experience and sophisticated defense advocacy. With a proven track record of steering multi-billion-dollar resolutions, delivering first-chair victories in high-profile trials, and leading Fortune 500 internal investigations, he remains at the vanguard of white-collar defense and compliance. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, Mr. Fox’s blend of prosecutorial insight and strategic counsel positions Jenner & Block’s California offices for continued leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of corporate enforcement.
