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Nicole M. Argentieri is an American attorney who currently serves as the Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. She supervises the Division’s more than 1,400 federal prosecutors and staff members who oversee a broad range of criminal investigations and prosecutions. These include cases involving organized and transnational crime, cybercrime, public corruption, money laundering, securities fraud, healthcare fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), human rights violations, international narcotics trafficking, intellectual property theft, and other complex crimes. Additionally, she oversees cases involving sensitive law enforcement techniques and international affairs.[1]

Nicole M. Argentieri
Acting United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division
Incumbent
Since July 28, 2023
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byKenneth A. Polite
Succeeded byTBD
Personal details
Born
EducationColumbia University (BA)

University of Pennsylvania Law School (JD)

Early Life and Education

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Nicole M. Argentieri earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Columbia University and went on to complete her Juris Doctor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she graduated cum laude.[2]

Early Career

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Before joining the Criminal Division, Argentieri had a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor. She served for over a decade as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York. During her time there, she held various leadership roles, including Chief of the Public Integrity Section, where she led high-profile investigations and prosecutions related to corruption, political fraud, and misconduct. Her work in public integrity earned her widespread recognition, including the 2017 Henry L. Stimson Award from the New York City Bar Association for her outstanding contributions to the field of prosecution.[1]

Career in Private Practice

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Following her tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Ms. Argentieri transitioned to private practice as a partner at a prominent international law firm. In this capacity, she focused on white-collar defense and corporate investigations, leading significant probes into allegations of international bribery, sexual harassment and assault, accounting irregularities, and whistleblower complaints. Her work involved complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations, often intersecting with criminal and regulatory concerns.

[3]Service in the Criminal Division

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In May 2022, Nicole M. Argentieri returned to public service as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. In this role, she provided strategic oversight of the Division’s operations and played a central role in supporting the department’s leadership on matters of criminal enforcement policy.

In September 2022, she was appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, and by August 2023, she became the acting head of the Criminal Division. In her current position, Ms. Argentieri leads the Division’s efforts to enforce federal criminal laws across a wide range of areas, ensuring that the Department of Justice’s priorities are carried out effectively and efficiently. Under her leadership, the Criminal Division has continued to strengthen its efforts to combat complex criminal activity, including cybercrime, organized crime, and corruption.[3]

Personal Life and Recognition

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Nicole M. Argentieri has been recognized throughout her career for her legal acumen, leadership, and dedication to public service. In addition to the Henry L. Stimson Award in 2017, she has received numerous accolades for her work on corruption and criminal justice issues.

References

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https://www.justice.gov/criminal/meet-aag

https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-division-leadership

  1. ^ a b "Criminal Division | Principal Deputy Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  2. ^ "Criminal Division | Principal Deputy Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  3. ^ a b "Criminal Division | Criminal Division Leadership | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-11-30.