With over twenty years of experience in and out of the courtroom, Brian Song applies the leadership lessons he learned as an Army Judge Advocate to his civilian legal practice. A strategic thinker and practitioner, Brian seeks the optimal time to get the best result for his client whether at the outset of litigation or at trial. He represents clients in complex commercial litigation and criminal matters in state and federal courts.
Brian has particular experience in the areas of securities litigation and white collar criminal defense, where he has represented clients in connection with investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state regulators. Brian is conscientious about his clients' industries, understanding their businesses and business practices to develop solutions that most appropriately address individual needs.
After serving on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, Brian has continued his military service in the Army Reserve, where he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He advised the chief counsel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and senior Army leadership on issues related to government contracting, military construction, military justice and operational issues in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Brian deployed to Iraq where he served as the executive officer and legal advisor to the director of the Program Management Office, Coalition Provisional Authority, which oversaw Iraqi reconstruction projects. As a reservist, he currently serves as a Regional Defense Counsel with the 22d Legal Operations Detachment, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service leading, training and mentoring a team of Army Reserve defense lawyers representing soldiers facing adverse disciplinary and administrative actions.