Barnes & Thornburg Expands in DC With White Collar Partner

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Barnes & Thornburg has announced that Jeffrey Lehtman has joined the firm as a partner in its White Collar, Compliance and Investigations practice in Washington, D.C. Lehtman advises on complex cross-border regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters, representing multinational companies, financial institutions, international development banks and senior executives in internal and government investigations.

Why it matters

The addition of Lehtman, an experienced white collar attorney, signals Barnes & Thornburg's continued expansion and investment in its Washington, D.C. office and white collar defense capabilities. This move comes as regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions have increased, particularly in the financial services sector.

The details

Lehtman joins Barnes & Thornburg from Miller & Chevalier Chartered, where he previously worked. In his new role, he will advise clients on a range of complex cross-border regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters, representing them in internal and government investigations before agencies such as the SEC, DOJ, and FINRA.

• Lehtman joined Barnes & Thornburg on February 3, 2026.