Paul N. Monnin

Paul N. Monnin

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

5.0 (1 reviews)
Atlanta, Georgia
29+ years experience
Alston & Bird LLP
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One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
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Bio

An experienced trial lawyer, Paul Monnin is a former federal prosecutor who defends a wide variety of criminal matters, administrative enforcement actions, and parallel proceedings. He also has deep experience from complaint through appeal in state and federal civil actions.Paul defends companies and individuals in response to DOJ, SEC, and other federal and state agency enforcement proceedings and has frequently secured prosecution declinations or substantially mitigated criminal or administrative outcomes for his clients. He has been involved in enforcement matters throughout the U.S. and around the world.Paul’s defense practice focuses on enforcement of the federal anti-fraud statutes, bribery and public corruption, perjury and obstruction of justice, and money laundering and forfeiture claims. He defends matters arising under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and Stored Communications Act and actions involving alleged accounting irregularities, securities manipulation, and insider trading. He has also litigated the extraterritorial reach of U.S. indictments, search warrants, and grand jury subpoenas.Paul was previously an assistant U.S. attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, serving as deputy chief of the Economic Crimes Section. He has personally tried 15 cases to a jury verdict, in addition to numerous bench trials. He has also conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings and has briefed and argued dozens of appeals. An experienced trial lawyer, Paul Monnin is a former federal prosecutor who defends a wide variety of criminal matters, administrative enforcement actions, and parallel proceedings. He also has deep experience from complaint through appeal in state and federal civil actions.Paul defends companies and individuals in response to DOJ, SEC, and other federal and state agency enforcement proceedings and has frequently secured prosecution declinations or substantially mitigated criminal or administrative outcomes for his clients. He has been involved in enforcement matters throughout the U.S. and around the world.Paul’s defense practice focuses on enforcement of the federal anti-fraud statutes, bribery and public corruption, perjury and obstruction of justice, and money laundering and forfeiture claims. He defends matters arising under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and Stored Communications Act and actions involving alleged accounting irregularities, securities manipulation, and insider trading. He has also litigated the extraterritorial reach of U.S. indictments, search warrants, and grand jury subpoenas.Paul was previously an assistant U.S. attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, serving as deputy chief of the Economic Crimes Section. He has personally tried 15 cases to a jury verdict, in addition to numerous bench trials. He has also conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings and has briefed and argued dozens of appeals. An experienced trial lawyer, Paul Monnin is a former federal prosecutor who defends a wide variety of criminal matters, administrative enforcement actions, and parallel proceedings. He also has deep experience from complaint through appeal in state and federal civil actions. Paul defends companies and individuals in response to DOJ, SEC, and other federal and state agency enforcement proceedings and has frequently secured prosecution declinations or substantially mitigated criminal or administrative outcomes for his clients. He has been involved in enforcement matters throughout the U.S. and around the world. indictments, search warrants, and grand jury subpoenas. Paul was previously an assistant U.S. attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, serving as deputy chief of the Economic Crimes Section. He has personally tried 15 cases to a jury verdict, in addition to numerous bench trials. He has also conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings and has briefed and argued dozens of appeals.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Atlanta (2026)
  • Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Recognized: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Education

  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1996

Reviews

B

Brenda Rogers

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate in a complex white-collar investigation

When our company faced a daunting SEC inquiry with potential parallel criminal exposure, the stakes could not have been higher. We engaged Paul Monnin at Alston & Bird, and it was the single best decision we made. His background as a former federal prosecutor was immediately evident; he understood not just the law, but the mindset and tactics of the enforcement agencies we were dealing with. Paul provided a clear, strategic roadmap from day one, demystifying a process that felt overwhelming. His deep experience in regulatory enforcement, particularly with the SEC, meant he anticipated every move and prepared us meticulously for every interaction. What truly sets Paul apart is his calm, steady presence under pressure. During intense negotiations and throughout the parallel proceedings, his judgment was impeccable. The result was a favorable civil resolution that successfully shielded the company and its executives from criminal charges. His recent recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' is well-deserved, but our experience confirmed it firsthand. For any business or individual navigating high-stakes criminal or administrative enforcement, Paul Monnin is the advocate you want in your corner. His 29 years of trial-tested experience in Atlanta are an invaluable asset.

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