DINO LAVERGHETTA is a former White House official who counsels some of the country’s largest companies in complex regulatory, reputational, and government oversight matters. He also has a diverse litigation and international investigations practice and co-leads the firm’s First Amendment Law focus area.
Many of Dino’s clients are within the life sciences industry, including biotech, food, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. On behalf of these clients, he regularly interacts with FDA, USDA, Congress, and DOJ. Dino also has broad experience representing clients in other industries, including energy, finance, and tech.
Dino served as a lawyer in the Office of White House Counsel during both of President Trump’s terms. During the first Trump Administration, Dino served in the White House for approximately three years, ultimately holding the titles of Senior Associate Counsel to the President and Special Assistant to the President. He was responsible for providing legal advice and guidance regarding the selection, nomination, and appointment of Supreme Court Justices, judges, Cabinet members, and other senior officials. Among other things, Dino provided legal oversight of the nominations of all Senate-confirmed nominees, including by managing the background investigation process, preparing nominees for congressional hearings, and coordinating with ethics counsel. Dino also served as White House lead for legal issues relating to the Department of Agriculture and the CFPB. As part of his work at the White House, Dino played a key role in shaping government policy related to agricultural biotechnology. For example, he provided advice regarding Executive Orders and rulemaking related to cutting-edge biotechnology issues, including cell-cultured meat and other bioengineered products.
Dino temporarily returned to the White House as a Special Government Employee at the beginning of the second Trump Administration, holding the title of Senior Counsel to the President. In that role, Dino again provided legal oversight of Senate-confirmed nominations and provided legal guidance regarding national security clearance and background investigation issues.