Boies Schiller Flexner Hired Former DOJ Official
The firm added a new partner to its global investigations and white collar defense practices in New York and Washington.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Boies Schiller Flexner has appointed Sarmad Khojasteh as a partner in its New York and Washington DC offices. Khojasteh previously served as a deputy assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice civil division.
Why it matters
Law firms frequently recruit high-level former government officials to bolster their expertise in high-stakes regulatory and litigation matters. This hire signals a continued focus by the firm on expanding its capabilities in global investigations and white collar defense.
Boies Schiller Flexner added one partner to its national litigation team. The firm maintains offices in New York and Washington DC, representing the core hubs for this practice area expansion.
The players
Boies Schiller Flexner
A law firm specializing in high-stakes commercial litigation, investigations, and white collar defense.
Sarmad Khojasteh
A former deputy assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice civil division and current partner at Boies Schiller Flexner.
The details
Sarmad Khojasteh joins the firm following his tenure as a deputy assistant attorney general within the Department of Justice civil division. In his new capacity, he will operate across the firm's global investigations, white collar defense, and commercial litigation practices. This integration of government-experienced talent serves to enhance the firm's capacity to navigate complex federal regulatory challenges.
Timeline
Boies Schiller Flexner announced the hire of Sarmad Khojasteh on October 14, 2026.
Market Landscape
This hire follows a recurring pattern where national firms recruit former high-ranking Department of Justice officials to strengthen their defense capabilities. Such moves directly reflect the increased demand for counsel experienced in navigating federal investigations and civil litigation.
Operators managing complex litigation or regulatory exposure should monitor this firm’s capacity for high-stakes defense work following this addition. This shift in the partnership bench is a signal to reevaluate current outside counsel if your legal strategy requires deep DOJ experience.
The takeaway
Firms consistently leverage the expertise of former government regulators to anticipate federal enforcement strategies. Assess whether your current legal advisory team offers similar depth in navigating your specific industry's regulatory hurdles.
Further reading
For broader trends in industry leadership changes, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
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