Patrick Mattina

Patrick Mattina represents individuals and companies facing white collar criminal prosecutions and government investigations. Patrick has represented individuals in federal court accused of tax fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and racketeering. Patrick has also represented senior executives accused of fraud, false accounting, and financial misconduct during regulatory enforcement actions and parallel civil proceedings. Additionally, Patrick has represented global and regional financial institutions during investigations by the FDIC and FRB and has conducted internal investigations on their behalf. Prior to joining Ford O’Brien Landy, Patrick was an associate in the London and New York City offices of Covington & Burling LLP. Select Engagements: Represented an individual in the SDNY accused of racketeering and conspiracy in relation to an organized crime group and argued at the sentencing hearing on his behalf. Represented an individual in the SDNY accused of taking part in an international money laundering conspiracy and argued at the sentencing hearing on his behalf. Served as lead trial counsel representing an individual during a three-day civil rights trial in the SDNY. Served as lead counsel representing an individual convicted of second-degree during post-conviction proceedings in Louisiana. Represented an individual in the EDNY accused of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in relation to an illegal check-cashing operation. Defended a certified public accountant in the SDNY accused of conspiracy to commit tax fraud in relation to a payroll tax scheme involving construction companies. Represented a former CFO of a multinational company accused of fraud, making false statements to the market, and false accounting by three regulators in the United Kingdom. Conducted internal investigations for a global financial institution and representing the institution during investigations by the FDIC and FRB. Successfully defended a former CEO of a global mining company accused of civil fraud and conspiracy in the United Kingdom in relation to the alleged bribery of foreign officials in Guinea. Represented regional and community Fintech banks during regulatory investigations by the FDIC and FRB.

• Associate

• Covington & Burling LLP

• New York
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York