San Francisco, CA, February 10, 2025 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international law firm specializing in energy, technology, and life sciences, is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Jacobs as a white collar and litigation partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. He will also serve as chair of litigation for the San Francisco office. 

Matt Jacobs is a former federal prosecutor with nearly two decades of experience representing public company boards, executives, and businesses in anti-corruption, fraud, and government investigations. Renowned for his expertise in complex white-collar matters, cross-border investigations, and high-profile cases, Jacobs has established a formidable reputation for managing issues that significantly impact reputation and business operations. While in private practice, he has represented leading technology, financial services, energy, and healthcare companies, as well as their executives, in some of the most consequential white-collar and cross-border cases.

“Matt’s exceptional experience as a former federal prosecutor and his stellar reputation in white-collar crime and complex investigations make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Danny David, Managing Partner. “His expertise in sophisticated government investigations will supercharge our already formidable white-collar practice, especially in high-stakes matters. We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the Firm and are confident he will have an immediate impact at Baker Botts.”

Bridget Moore, Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice, added, “Matt’s deep understanding of both the prosecutorial and defense sides of white-collar cases will be invaluable to our clients. His strategic insights and proven track record in high-stakes investigations will undoubtedly elevate our team’s capabilities. We are excited to welcome a new colleague of Matt’s caliber and look forward to the fresh perspectives he will bring.”

Before joining private practice, Jacobs served as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he co-led the prosecution of Enron’s energy traders, earning the FBI Director’s Award. He also received a Director’s Award for prosecuting a medical device manufacturer over a faulty heart stent. His cases have spanned securities, healthcare, insurance, energy, technology, money laundering, and cross-border investigations.
“Baker Botts’ reputation for strategic, high-quality counsel made it a natural fit,” said Jacobs. “I look forward to working with this talented team to help clients navigate complex investigations and regulatory matters.”

Jacobs graduated with Order of the Coif honors from Stanford Law School, where he served as a Law Review editor. He also holds a Master’s in Journalism with honors from Northwestern University.

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