Pashman Stein, the New Jersey-based commercial law firm, has added Aidan O'Connor as member and head of its white collar criminal defense stable.

O'Connor brings 18 years of legal experience to his new role and is better known for his successful prosecution of a RICO case involving hundreds of millions of dollars in tax fraud and organized crime members as assistant US attorney for the district of New Jersey. He has conducted prosecutions and hearings on organized crime, tax fraud, extortion, embezzlement, kidnapping, computer crimes, and others.

The issue of white collar crime was recently highlighted when the Bernard Maddoff case revealed the names of some well-known senior financial executives and affluent individuals either as promoters or as victims. Having dedicated representation has since then become twice an issue with bankers, wealth managers, and private clients alike.

As head of Pashman Stein's white collar practice, he will represent both corporate and private clients in litigation and criminal defense matters in federal and state courts. He will also conduct international investigations and develops compliance programs for public and private firms.

Pashman Stein represents individuals and companies in areas such as alternative dispute resolution, appellate advocacy, family law, probate litigation and securities.