BRETT L. TOLMAN

Mr. Tolman is the Founder of The Tolman Group, a Public Policy Law Firm dedicated to holding federal, state, and local governments transparent and accountable.  He is the former United States Attorney for the District of Utah, and his practice involves policy work and government relations at the national and state levels.  His traditional law practice includes assisting large and small companies and individuals in complying with state and federal criminal, civil, and regulatory laws. These matters include investigations alleging simple and complex financial fraud, corporate regulatory violations, and other administrative and compliance issues. Mr. Tolman also serves as outside general counsel to numerous clients by providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses and non-profit organizations ranging from contracts and agreements to the structuring of corporate transactions and business formations. Mr. Tolman is a nationally recognized legal expert and frequent contributor to FoxNews, FoxBusiness, Newsmax, Bill O’Reilly and other national media outlets.  Additionally, Mr. Tolman is highly sought-after public speaker and guest of national podcasts.

Prior to serving as US Attorney, Mr. Tolman was a federal prosecutor for over a decade.  He prosecuted hundreds of federal cases ranging from international fraud, to National Security violations, to complex RICO and CCE cases.  In addition, Mr. Tolman served as Legal Counsel to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC. Mr. Tolman has extensive experience navigating complex issues from drafting to enactment into law through Congress. Mr. Tolman is uniquely qualified, having worked at the highest levels in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government to assist clients with government relations, regulatory compliance, and lobbying issues at both the state and federal levels.

J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., 1998

• cum laude

• BYU Law Review Board, Lead Note and Comment Editor (1997-1998)

• BYU Law Review Editor (1996-1997)

Brigham Young University, B.A., English, 1994

• Lobbying and Government Relations

• White Collar, Corporate Compliance, and Government Investigations

• United States Supreme Court

• Utah State Bar

• Arizona State Bar

• United States District Court, District of Utah

• United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

• National Association of Former U.S. Attorneys (NAFUSA)

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Utah State Bar, Constitutional Law Section

• Utah Bar Association

• Arizona Bar Association

• Federal Bar Association

• Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (2008-2009)

• Co-Chair, 2015 Interlaw Corporate Compliance, Fraud & Asset Recovery Special Business Team

• Co-Chair, Utah Unites for Marriage

• Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law, SJ Quinney College of Law, University of Utah (2010-2011)