Associate | Alec Chiquoine

Alec Chiquoine represents individuals and institutions in both criminal and civil matters, with a particular focus on white-collar criminal defense, government and regulatory investigations, internal investigations, and high-stakes civil litigation. At McGovern Weems, he is committed to addressing each client’s unique needs, devising creative solutions to complex legal issues, and developing tailored legal strategies based on the specifics of each case. His experience includes handling matters related to allegations of fraud, corruption—often with a cross-border element—and civil rights violations.

Before joining McGovern Weems, Mr. Chiquoine served as Senior Counsel for the largest private corporation in the United States, where he managed global criminal and civil investigations and defended the company in government inquiries. Previously, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuting and trying cases involving economic and major crimes. He began his legal career as a law clerk for Judge Susan Richard Nelson in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.