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Ed Power is counsel in King & Spalding’s Special Matters and Investigations practice.
Ed is a seasoned trial attorney, investigator, and advocate who represents companies and individuals in government and internal investigations, regulatory proceedings, criminal defense matters, and related civil litigation. He has significant experience in both government and private practice, and defends clients in investigations brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission, and in particular against allegations involving the False Claims Act and criminal tax laws.
Prior to joining our firm, Ed was a federal prosecutor, first with the Criminal Enforcement Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division and then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney with the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. In those roles, Ed led investigations and eleven jury trials that resulted in the convictions of more than 100 individuals and entities for felony offenses.
Before beginning his legal career, Ed served as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of Captain.
J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude
B.A., College of the Holy Cross, cum laude
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Virginia
October 26, 2023
Ashley Parrish, Edmund Power and Joseph Akrotirianakis obtain a dismissal on behalf of the NSO Group before a Virginia federal court
March 22, 2022
Courtney Trombly, Drew Hruska and Edmund Power advise UPS in a settlement with the Justice Department
November 5, 2015
King & Spalding Elects 24 New Partners
Representing former CFO of regenerative medicine company in long-running defense against complaint filed by SEC alleging securities fraud in connection with revenue recognition.
Obtained dismissal of False Claims Act complaint in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging improper conduct by major accounting firm in connection with defense contract submissions.
Obtained dismissal of False Claims Act whistleblower lawsuit alleging off-label marketing and kickback violations against publicly traded pharmaceutical company.
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October 26, 2023
Ashley Parrish, Edmund Power and Joseph Akrotirianakis obtain a dismissal on behalf of the NSO Group before a Virginia federal court
March 22, 2022
Courtney Trombly, Drew Hruska and Edmund Power advise UPS in a settlement with the Justice Department
November 5, 2015
King & Spalding Elects 24 New Partners
Representing former CFO of regenerative medicine company in long-running defense against complaint filed by SEC alleging securities fraud in connection with revenue recognition.
Obtained dismissal of False Claims Act complaint in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging improper conduct by major accounting firm in connection with defense contract submissions.
Obtained dismissal of False Claims Act whistleblower lawsuit alleging off-label marketing and kickback violations against publicly traded pharmaceutical company.
See more
October 26, 2023
Ashley Parrish, Edmund Power and Joseph Akrotirianakis obtain a dismissal on behalf of the NSO Group before a Virginia federal court
March 22, 2022
Courtney Trombly, Drew Hruska and Edmund Power advise UPS in a settlement with the Justice Department
November 5, 2015
King & Spalding Elects 24 New Partners
J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude
B.A., College of the Holy Cross, cum laude
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Virginia