Brett Tolman, former US Attorney, joins Liberty & Justice S3 E14

Brett Tolman, former US Attorney, joins Liberty & Justice with Matt Whitaker, Season 3, Episode 14. Presented by American Cornerstone Institute. Learn more about ACI at https://americancornerstone.org/ Watch every episode of Liberty & Justice at www.whitaker.tv.

Brett Tolman is the Founder of The Tolman Group, a Public Policy Law Firm dedicated to holding federal, state, and local governments transparent and accountable. He is the former United States Attorney for the District of Utah, and his practice involves policy work and government relations at the national and state levels. His traditional law practice includes assisting large and small companies and individuals in complying with state and federal criminal, civil, and regulatory laws. These matters include investigations alleging simple and complex financial fraud, corporate regulatory violations, and other administrative and compliance issues. Mr. Tolman also serves as outside general counsel to numerous clients by providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses and non-profit organizations ranging from contracts and agreements to the structuring of corporate transactions and business formations.

Mr. Tolman is a nationally recognized legal expert and frequent contributor to FoxNews, FoxBusiness, Newsmax, Bill O’Reilly and other national media outlets. Additionally, Mr. Tolman is highly sought-after public speaker and guest of national podcasts.

Prior to serving as US Attorney, Mr. Tolman was a federal prosecutor for over a decade. He prosecuted hundreds of federal cases ranging from international fraud to National Security violations, to complex RICO and CCE cases. In addition, Mr. Tolman served as Legal Counsel to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC. Mr. Tolman has extensive experience navigating complex issues from drafting to enactment into law through Congress. Mr. Tolman is uniquely qualified, having worked at the highest levels in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government to assist clients with government relations, regulatory compliance, and lobbying issues at both the state and federal levels.

Matthew G. Whitaker was acting Attorney General of the United States (2018-2019). Prior to becoming acting Attorney General, Mr. Whitaker served as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General. He was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa by President George W. Bush, serving from 2004-2009. Whitaker was the managing partner of Des Moines-based law firm, Whitaker Hagenow & Gustoff LLP from 2009 until rejoining DOJ in 2017. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, between 2014 and 2017. Mr. Whitaker is the Author of the book--Above the Law, The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump. Buy Matt’s book here: https://amzn.to/3IXUOb8

Mr. Whitaker graduated with a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa. While at Iowa, Mr. Whitaker was a three-year letterman on the football team where he received the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor.

Mr. Whitaker is now a Senior Fellow with the American Cornerstone Institute, Co-Chair of the Center for Law and Justice at America First Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow at the American Conservative Union Foundation. Matt is on the Board of Directors for America First Legal Foundation. He is also Of Counsel with the Graves Garrett law firm. Whitaker appears regularly to discuss legal and political issues on Fox News, Newsmax and other news outlets.