Tony Pierce is the partner in charge of Akin’s Washington, D.C. office. He draws on more than three decades of trial and litigation experience to deliver positive results. His clients span an array of industries, including technology, telecommunications, health care, energy, media and entertainment, financial services and government contracting.
Tony has defended large class actions and complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, consumer protection, data privacy, trade secrets, product liability, intellectual property, and high-level employment claims. He also has conducted numerous internal investigations. An experienced, Chambers USA-ranked trial lawyer, Tony brings well-honed litigation skills, ingenuity, and a vigorous presence.
Throughout his career, Tony has been an active force in legal organizations, including the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia. He is also highly engaged in influential business organizations in the Capital Region. He is the past chair of the Greater Washington Board of Trade and serves on the board of the Greater Washington Partnership, a group of civic-minded business leaders investing in solutions that drive growth and create economic opportunity. He is also the General Counsel of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and a member of the Federal City Council.