McDermott Will & Emery Elects New Partners

McDermott Will & Emery LLP has announced that the following Boston lawyers have been elected to partner effective January 1, 2011.

Trial:

Peter M. Acton, Jr. focuses his practice on commercial disputes.  In addition to representing clients (ranging from Fortune 50 companies to smaller Massachusetts-based businesses) in federal and state courts as part of his general commercial litigation practice, Peter has substantial experience with government investigations and white-collar matters as well as insolvency-related disputes.  (Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2002)

Regulatory & Government Affairs:

Daniel P. Haley practices in the areas of state and federal regulatory compliance, government contracts, political and campaign finance law, government strategies, and complex commercial litigation.  Prior to joining McDermott, Dan served in the Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, first as Deputy Legal Counsel to the Governor, and then as Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel to Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey and Assistant Chief of Staff to Governor Mitt Romney.  He remains actively involved in politics, and regularly advises political candidates in state and federal election campaigns.  In 2010 he was named one of the ten most influential Republicans in Massachusetts by Campaigns & Elections magazine.  (Harvard Law School, J.D., 2001)

White-Collar & Securities Defense:

David Quinn Gacioch concentrates his practice on white-collar criminal defense, SEC defense, and government investigations.  He has particular experience representing healthcare providers in connection with False Claims Act and Antikickback Act investigations.  Dave’s practice also includes product liability defense, general commercial litigation/arbitration, and extensive pro bono work.  Dave previously served as law clerk to the Honorable Ernest C. Torres, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.  (Cornell Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2004)

Dana M. McSherry focuses on government investigations and white-collar defense as part of her trial practice.  She also has significant experience in general commercial litigation and products liability defense.  Dana has performed extensive pro bono work. (Boston College Law School, J.D., 2004)