James Joseph Eisenhower

Jim Eisenhower is a former federal prosecutor who centers his practice on White Collar criminal defense, internal investigations, compliance, ethics and campaign finance matters. A two-time Democratic candidate for Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Eisenhower also served in the Clinton White House on the National Security Council staff. 

Eisenhower serves as a member of the faculty and is a professor of Election Law at Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Representative Experience

• Represented the Chief of Staff to the Democratic Leader of the House in the Pennsylvania "bonusgate matter".
• Represents a member of Congress.
• Represented the former Chief of Staff to Governor Ed Rendell in a federal investigation.
• Represented the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in the forfeiture of the Foxwoods Gaming License, resulting in a 50 million dollar forfeiture to the Commonwealth, the largest gaming related forfeiture in the history of Pennsylvania.
• Handled matters related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and involving wiretaps authorized by Title III of the federal criminal code.

Professional & Community Activities

• Chair, Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) – 2007 – 2011
• Chair, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency – 2003 – 2004
• Democratic Candidate, Attorney General of Pennsylvania – 2000, 2004
• Member, American Law Institute
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Speeches & Presentations

• Regular Panelist – WPVI 6ABC “Inside Story”.  

Professional Recognition

• Edward J. McLaughlin Award for Distinguished Service to Victims, Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia, 2009.
• Eisenhower Fellow, 2002.
• White House Fellow, 1995.
• Sustained Superior Performance of Duty Award – US Department of Justice, 1992.
• Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Performance in the Activities of the Civil Rights Division, US Department of Justice, 1988.
• Honors Recruit – US Department of Justice, 1987.
• Marshall Scholar, 1982.