Simon A. Latcovich is a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP, where he is known for delivering results in the most sensitive and complex legal matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, Simon represents Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, senior executives, and government officials facing high-stakes criminal and civil litigation, government investigations, and business disputes.
Recognized by Chambers USA as one the country’s leading lawyers in white collar criminal litigation and government investigations, Simon’s practice spans a broad range of industries and legal challenges. He has successfully defended clients against criminal allegations of fraud, political corruption, disclosure of classified information, false statements, money laundering, and sanctions violations. Simon also frequently guides clients through significant civil matters, including antitrust claims, professional liability matters, defamation claims, and partnership disputes—often achieving outcomes that protect both their interests and reputations.
Simon also serves as the General Counsel for the White House Correspondents’ Association.
Drawing on his trial experiences, Simon co-authored the treatise Federal Criminal Discovery—described by the American Bar Association as an “invaluable resource”—and has taught Trial Practice and Federal White Collar Crime at Georgetown University Law Center. He was named to the Georgetown Law Board of Visitors in 2017. He also established the Latcovich Family Scholarship for veterans attending Georgetown.
A former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, Simon holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, an M.Phil. in Economics from the University of Oxford, and a B.S. with distinction from the United States Naval Academy. Simon joined Williams & Connolly after clerking for Judge Thomas B. Griffith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
In addition to his recognition by Chambers USA, Simon has been included in The Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management, reflecting his expertise in navigating clients through high-stakes and sensitive situations. Simon currently serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Anti-Money Laundering & Economic Sanctions practice group.
Representative Experience
Though all cases vary and none is predictive, Simon’s experience includes:
- Lead counsel in a federal jury trial regarding a business partnership dispute resulting in judgment for both compensatory and punitive damages
- Represented a prominent lobbyist in criminal investigations regarding the Foreign Agents Registration Act by Special Counsel Mueller and the SDNY; government declined to prosecute
- Represented international bank in federal criminal sanctions litigation
- Lead counsel in an administrative trial regarding the security clearance for a senior (four-star equivalent) Pentagon official; government conceded mid-trial
- Represented the heirs in litigation challenging a multi-billion dollar estate plan; case settled favorably after successful bench trial that led to removal of adverse trustee
- Lead counsel in trial for a successful writ of innocence claim in Maryland for inmate imprisoned for thirty-five years
- Represented United States Senator Ted Stevens in a federal corruption trial; government dismissed based on misconduct uncovered by the defense
- Successful summary judgment on defamation claim regarding statements in a securities disclosure
- Trial verdict on defamation claim involving allegations regarding theft
- Representation of multiple media companies in criminal investigations
- Represented Chief Executive Officer of an international bank in multi-national money laundering and securities fraud investigations
- Counsel for large pharmaceutical company in antitrust cases that resulted in a successful settlement on the eve of trial
- Representaton of law firm in criminal investigation; no charges brought
- Represented the former Chief Executive of a Fortune 100 company in a class action securities lawsuit; favorable settlement reached in which client paid nothing
- Represented health care clinic owner in federal criminal trial
- Represented real estate developers in litigation against a fellow developer and various banks; obtained settlement in which clients paid nothing
- Represented Army veteran pro bono in first-degree murder trials
- Represented a manufacturing plant manager in an environmental criminal investigation; government declined to prosecute
- Represented health care clinics in a government false claims investigation; government declined to prosecute
- Represented a senior intelligence official in an investigation involving the destruction of interrogation videotapes; government declined to prosecute
- Represented a senior real estate executive in New York federal corruption investigation; government declined to prosecute
- Represented bank charged with criminal securities fraud; government settled with a civil resolution on eve of trial
- Represented multiple pro bono clients at trial, including successful criminal defense and judgment for renter in dispute with condo association