Gauri Gopal
Assistant United States Attorney @United States Attorneys' Offices
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant United States Attorney @United States Attorneys' Offices
DC, US
March 2025-Present• Lead the Federal Major Crimes Section, supervising AUSAs in high-impact prosecutions. • Oversee case strategy, charging decisions, and trial preparation for violent crime cases. • Collaborate with law enforcement to enhance community safety initiatives.Deputy Chief, Major Crimes (Superior Court Division)May 2024 – March 2025 • Supervised felony prosecutors in D.C. Superior Court’s Major Crimes section. • Oversaw complex violent crime prosecutions, including jury trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.Felony Trial Unit Supervisor (Superior Court Division)August 2023 – May 2024 • Directed a team of AUSAs in the Felony Trial Unit, overseeing violent crime and serious felony cases. • Reviewed charging decisions, developed trial strategies, and ensured effective case management.Fraud, Public Corruption, & Civil Rights Section (Criminal Division)August 2022 – August 2023 • Prosecuted complex white-collar cases, including fraud, corruption, and civil rights violations. • Worked closely with investigative agencies on long-term investigations. • Litigated federal trials and handled pretrial and litigationFelony Trial Unit Supervisor (Superior Court Division)November 2021 – August 2022 • Supervised felony trial prosecutors, guiding case development and courtroom practice. • Oversaw a high-volume docket of felony cases.General Misdemeanors Supervisor (Superior Court Division)April 2021 – November 2021 • Managed attorneys in the General Misdemeanors section, overseeing case intake, trials, and courtroom performance. • Implemented training and mentorship for new prosecutors.Homicide SectionDecember 2018 – April 2021 • Prosecuted complex homicide cases from indictment through trial. • Conducted extensive motion practice, jury trials, and coordination with law enforcement and forensic experts.Early Rotations: General Misdemeanors, Special Proceedings, Case Initiation Unit, Major Crimes2016 – December 2018
EDUCATION
Georgetown University
Government
Georgetown University Law Center
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Master's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT GAURI GOPAL
Federal Prosecutor | Chief, Federal Major Crimes Section | Experienced Trial Lawyer (50 Jury | 100s Bench)
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