Arlo Devlin-Brown is a seasoned litigator and trial lawyer who has built a national reputation representing global companies and prominent individuals in high-stakes government investigations and complex litigation.
As a leading securities fraud prosecutor and Public Corruption Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Arlo secured landmark victories that transformed industries and recovered billions for fraud victims. His signature achievements include:
- Leading the prosecution of what was then regarded as the most powerful hedge fund in the world, securing $1.8 billion and winning a conviction against one of its top portfolio managers in what remains the largest insider trading scheme ever charged.
- Bringing groundbreaking charges against the largest U.S. financial institution for anti-money laundering failures, recovering a record $1.7 billion for victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme.
- Along with Tim Treanor, spearheading the DOJ’s enforcement campaign against illegal internet gambling operations, resulting in more than $3 billion in penalties and industry-wide reforms.
In private practice, Arlo has become the go-to counsel for companies and individuals navigating existential threats from government investigations and enforcement actions. His client roster spans global financial institutions, Fortune 100 corporations, disruptive technology companies, prominent political figures, and C-Suite executives facing career-defining legal challenges. In all these matters, Arlo brings a strategic approach that extends beyond legal considerations to integrate business objectives and reputational concerns—delivering solutions that protect both immediate interests and long-term goals.
Arlo is an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried more than 15 federal cases to verdict and argued a similar number of appeals.
A battle-tested trial attorney with more than 15 federal jury trials and numerous appellate arguments to his credit, Arlo brings courtroom credibility that translates into leverage during negotiations and confidence when litigation is unavoidable.
Frequently sought after for his legal insights, Arlo is regularly quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, and appears as a legal analyst on CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and the BBC.