Tara McGrath Joins Perkins Coie as Partner in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — Tara McGrath, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, joins Perkins Coie as a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice, focusing on White Collar & Investigations. She will be based in the firm’s San Diego office.

McGrath brings extensive experience from her tenure leading one of the nation’s busiest federal districts, where she supervised over 330 attorneys and staff in prosecuting more than 5,000 cases. In 2024, her office secured over $41 million in settlements and recoveries.

At Perkins Coie, McGrath will represent clients in white-collar investigations, civil litigation, cybersecurity matters, and crisis management. Her background includes prosecuting cases involving public corruption, healthcare fraud, and procurement fraud. She has served in senior legal roles with the U.S. Department of Defense and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.

During her tenure as U.S. Attorney, McGrath also served on national committees focused on domestic terrorism, national security, immigration, and environmental justice.

McGrath, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, earned her law degree from the University of Michigan and her undergraduate degree from Boston College. She is the tenth partner to join Perkins Coie in 2025, as the firm continues its expansion in litigation and other practice areas.

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