Anthony P. Bisceglie

Anthony (“Tony”) Bisceglie is a founding partner of Bisceglie & Gritt, a Washington, D.C. based law firm engaged in sophisticated general law practice concentrating on business, nonprofit organizations and litigation.

Mr. Bisceglie represents corporations, partnerships, large non-profit organizations, government officials, and private individuals. He has substantial experience in high profile, complex and sensitive white-collar criminal defense matters, litigation, public integrity investigations, government regulatory and enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, strategic planning, crisis management, and government and media relations.

Significant Matters

Mr. Bisceglie serves as outside General Counsel for the United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) and The University Club of Washington D.C. Other publicly identified clients of note have included: Thomas Drake (2010); the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan (2003); Fusao Sekiguchi, owner of the 2000 Kentucky Derby Winner Fusaichi Pegasus; Trustees of Harvard University (1998); and David Kaczynski, brother of the “Unabomer” (1994).           

Honors/Recognition

“Washington Super Lawyers” (2009; 2010; 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019).

“Top Lawyers” (2010, 2007, 2004) and “Top Fifty Lawyers,” (1996) Washingtonian.

“Hero of the Legal Profession,” American Bar Association (1996).

 Areas of Practice

Corporate Governance - Advise officers and directors of  corporations and not-for-profit organizations concerning: Legal audits, director responsibilities, fiduciary duties, conflicts, ethics, due diligence, shareholder/member rights and relations, bylaws, elections, risk management, insurance coverage, litigation, corporate communications, public and media relations, government relations, fundraising, labor, employment, advertising, intellectual property, internal investigations, federal and state statutes and regulations.  Identify, retain and supervise attorneys for specialized representation.

Nonprofit-Provide legal advice and counsel for all aspects of domestic and international nonprofit operations, including governance, operations, compliance, transactional, and fundraising. Handled commercial sponsorship contracts in excess of 200M.