Jacqueline Becerra

Jacqueline Becerra

Jacqueline Becerra brings an outstanding background of trial experience with the Department of Justice where she served as a Trial Attorney in the Civil Division and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia and the Southern District of Florida. Most recently, Jacqueline served as Special Counsel to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

As a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice's Civil Division in Washington, D.C., Jacqueline handled complex civil matters including class action defense, constitutional claims, Title VII, Freedom of Information Act litigation and Right to Financial Privacy cases. As an Assistant United States Attorney she was responsible for all aspects of federal prosecution including the oversight of undercover operations and confidential informants, and obtaining authorization for wire interceptions.

Areas of Concentration

· Complex commercial litigation

· Internal corporate investigations

· Securities litigation and arbitration

· Class action defense

· Jury and non jury trials

Professional & Community Involvement

· President, Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter

Awards & Recognition

· Listed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide, an annual listing of the leading business lawyers and law firms in the world, 2005-2009, every edition

· Listed, "Legal Elite," Florida Trend magazine, listing of Florida's top attorneys as selected by their peers, 2009

· Federal Bar Association's Young Federal Lawyers Award, 2000

· Director's Award for Superior Performance, Executive Office for the United States Attorneys, 2001

· Tim Evans Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney, 2001