Jack P. DiCanio

Jack P. DiCanio is a litigation partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and heads the firm’s Palo Alto office. His practice focuses on complex state and federal court litigation, white collar defense, securities enforcement, and government investigations. He advises and defends businesses and individuals facing significant civil and criminal allegations. His work includes anti-corruption inquiries, financial misconduct investigations, and disputes requiring extensive trial preparation.

DiCanio earned a J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1988 and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1985, graduating magna cum laude and receiving the Raymond P. Kent Award. His legal training preceded service as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Central District of California. He later became deputy chief of its General Crimes Section, where he supervised and trained federal prosecutors in criminal practice and trial advocacy.

DiCanio has defended government inquiries and internal investigations involving money laundering, tax fraud, accounting fraud, healthcare fraud, securities fraud, and anti-corruption matters. His representations have included FedEx in a federal criminal case and a former Broadcom chief financial officer in litigation over stock option backdating. He has also represented major businesses in commercial and securities disputes and served on an independent panel reviewing Los Angeles police practices.

Jack P. DiCanio has received the U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award and multiple California Lawyer Attorney of the Year awards. His litigation work has also been recognized by Chambers USA and the Daily Journal, including California Top White Collar Lawyer listings. His prosecutorial background and defense-side experience inform his approach to investigations, courtroom strategy, and the practical demands of high-stakes disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Rampart Independent Review Panel
• Counsel, Blue Ribbon Committee on Child Protection

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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