He’s very well respected among the white-collar Bar and has a good deal of experience when it comes to working with energy companies.

Chambers USA, 2022

At the US Attorney’s Office, Jeff Vaden was responsible for directing criminal prosecutions and grand jury investigations in areas including US export controls and sanctions, bank fraud, public corruption, immigration, money laundering, counterterrorism and national security. His honors include the Director’s Award for Superior Performance in 2008, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary’s Award in 2007 and the 20th Anniversary National Award, Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force in 2002.

He has worked on domestic and international matters with federal law enforcement and investigative agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Commerce-Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, Secret Service, US Marshal’s Service and the Diplomatic Security Service.

In addition to his legal practice, Jeff chairs the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.