Tobin Romero is Co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s Criminal Defense and Government Investigations practice group. Toby has been recognized for his work in white collar cases by Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, Washingtonian magazine, and Super Lawyers. Chambers USA (2018) noted his “strength in handling cross-border matters,” and clients and peers have described him as “a fierce trial lawyer and a relentless advocate” (The Legal 500 (2021)) with a “well deserved reputation for excellence and quality” (Chambers USA (2023)).  

Toby has served as lead defense counsel for significant multinational corporations, corporate executives, and other entities and individuals in a wide range of domestic and cross-border investigations and prosecutions. His representations have involved various substantive areas of law, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, commercial bribery, securities fraud, money laundering, tax, public corruption, export controls, antitrust, and environmental; and various industry sectors, including financial services, healthcare, professional services, aerospace, technology, mining, and media. These representations have spanned the globe. Toby has handled criminal matters relating to alleged conduct in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. 

Toby’s civil practice focuses on government investigations and enforcement matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, Inspectors General, and other federal and state regulators. Toby also conducts internal investigations and advises companies on compliance issues.