Edward L. Dowd Jr.

Edward L. Dowd Jr. is an attorney who handles white collar defense, government investigations, corporate compliance, commercial litigation, and complex civil matters. He represents corporations, professional service firms, and individuals before federal and state agencies. His work includes matters involving the SEC, DOJ, EPA, IRS, Health and Human Services, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.

Edward earned his J.D., with distinction, from St. Mary’s University. He also holds a B.A. in Government from Saint Louis University. He is certified as a mediator through the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law. His education supports his skills in legal analysis, negotiation, trial preparation, and compliance counseling. These strengths help him guide clients through investigations, agency actions, civil litigation, white collar defense matters, negotiations, and formal hearings.

Edward has served as a federal prosecutor, private practice litigator, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, and Deputy Special Counsel in the Waco investigation. He has supervised civil and criminal cases for the federal government and handled matters involving environmental issues, organized crime, drug enforcement, and corporate defense. This background gives him insight into prosecutors, investigators, agencies, and clients facing serious legal scrutiny in major cases and proceedings.

Edward L. Dowd Jr. is recognized for white collar defense, corporate compliance, commercial litigation, and public service. His honors include Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, Martindale-Hubbell, and American Bar Foundation recognition. He has also led major bar organizations and received awards for legal service. His work focuses on careful strategy, ethical judgment, and strong advocacy for clients facing investigations, trials, regulatory action, and complex business disputes before courts, agencies, and juries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dowd Bennett LLP
• Member, Diversity Law Institute
• President, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis  (2017-2018)
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
• Member, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2016)

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• St. Mary’s University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Louis University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges