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Edward L. Dowd, Jr.

Dowd Bennett LLP
Missouri
Commercial LitigationWhite-Collar Criminal Defense
7676 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 1900, St. Louis, MO 63105

Edward L. Dowd, Jr.

Dowd Bennett LLP
Missouri
Commercial LitigationWhite-Collar Criminal Defense
7676 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 1900, St. Louis, MO 63105
314/889-7300
edowd@dowdbennett.com
www.dowdbennett.com
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Bio

Edward L. Dowd Jr. is a litigator who defends corporations, professional service firms and individuals in high-stakes, complex civil and white collar criminal cases and investigations. He represents clients before the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, the SEC, DOJ, EPA, Health and Human Services, and other federal and state agencies. In addition, Ed works with companies to strengthen corporate compliance in order to avoid the initial missteps that result in investigations and trials.

Ed’s legal career includes years as a federal prosecutor and private practice litigator. He served as special counsel in the investigation of events surrounding the Branch Davidians in Waco. Ed knows the intricacies of investigations and litigation from the perspectives of the prosecutor, investigator, and the person or company being pursued.

Repeatedly recognized by industry publications for his work in white collar criminal defense, commercial litigation and corporate compliance, Ed was named Best Lawyers® 2016 Corporate Compliance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in St. Louis, and is again included on the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list. Immediately prior to founding Dowd Bennett, Ed was a partner at Bryan Cave LLP where he defended clients in corporate compliance and defense, healthcare, environmental and commercial litigation.

Earlier, as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Ed set policy and supervised the professional and support staff in handling thousands of civil and criminal cases for the U.S. government.

Ed moderated a three-judge panel discussion, “Protecting the Record for Appeals,” at the 2015 Bench & Bar Conference of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. He is a past president of the National Association of Former United States Attorneys.

Representative Matters

1999-2000, assisted former Senator John C. Danforth as the Deputy Special Counsel in a fourteen month investigation of the government relating to the Waco tragedy.

Licensure
Missouri

Education
Certified as a Mediator at University of Missouri Columbia School of Law, 2005
J.D., with Distinction, St. Mary’s University, 1977
B.A., Saint Louis University, Government, 1971

Government Service
Deputy Special Counsel, John C. Danforth, Office of Special Counsel, Waco Investigation, 1999-2000
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, 1993-1999
Chair, Attorney General’s Committee on Environmental Issues, 1995-1999
Central Region of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Core City U.S. Attorney
Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri,1979-1984

Recognitions
Best Lawyers® Corporate Compliance Law 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in St. Louis
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015-2016
The Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-2016
Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2007-2016
Corporate Compliance Law, 2011-2016
Commercial Litigation, 2016
Dedication Award – United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri, 2007
Award of Achievement – Missouri Police Chiefs Association, 2000
Public Service Award – Department of Justice, for Mississippi River Environmental Council, 1999
Administrator’s Award for outstanding contributions to drug law enforcement – Drug Enforcement Administration, 1999
Award for Distinguished Service – Department of Justice, 1999
Commendation from United States Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration, 1984
Department of Justice Outstanding Service Award, 1984
United States Treasury Department, in recognition of support to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 1984
Recognition of service to the U.S. Forest Service – Law Enforcement and Investigations Bureau of USDA

Civic Engagement
St. Louis Bank, Director, Founder and Chairman of the Audit Committee
National Association of Former United States Attorneys, President, 2008
Citizens for Missouri Courts – Trustee
BackStoppers – President
St. Louis Regional Crime Commission – President
Downtown Children’s Center, Honorary Chair of Fundraising Drive

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