Patrick J. Murphy (Pat)

A partner on the Special Matters & Government Investigations team, Pat Murphy leverages over two decades of high-level in-house and public sector experience to provide strategic solutions for clients. He focuses on high profile corporate internal investigations, complex litigation, enforcement actions and compliance matters, particularly for clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and broader life sciences sectors. He is recognized as a trusted advisor to boards, senior executives and legal teams for his work in internal investigations, particularly the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global crisis management. Pat rejoined King & Spalding after serving in senior legal leadership roles at two major healthcare companies.

Pat is a 20 year veteran of the General Electric legal department where he spent 5 years in the Corporate Litigation group and nearly 15 years as GE Healthcare’s Global Chief Litigation Counsel. He has an acute understanding of the challenges and cost pressures facing in-house legal departments. He has a strong background personally handling and managing all aspects of high-profile investigations, is a trusted advisor in the implementation of effective Compliance programs, and the efficient managing of litigation matters. He also has extensive experience directly interfacing with government enforcement authorities worldwide.

Pat is a leading authority in the structuring, managing and implementing cost effective strategies around Independent Monitorships. Prior to rejoining K&S, Pat served as Global Chief Litigation Counsel to Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest renal care provider with operations in more than 100 countries. He led the Company through the resolution of a major FCPA matter, including managing the appointment of the DOJ and SEC required Monitorship. In addition, he drove the DOJ and SEC certification of Fresenius’ effective Compliance program following the implementation of over 100 improvements.

Pat’s public service includes roles as Chief Counsel to the Crime and Technology Unit of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Majority Staff and Assistant General Counsel to the FBI. He was a principal drafter of the Economic Espionage Act and began his legal career as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Major. He later served in the Pentagon as the liaison between the Secretary of Defense’s Office and the Solicitor General’s Office on terrorism related litigation.

Pat is also an adjunct professor at Catholic University, where he developed a course on Global In-House Practice. Outside of work, Pat enjoys coaching football and rugby and competing in triathlons.