Dennis K. Burke focuses his practice on white collar crime, internal investigations, commercial litigation, and government relations. He served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, and has more than 20 years of significant experience in federal and state government.
As the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Dennis oversaw all federal prosecutions in the state and led a range of investigations, including high-profile cases involving white collar crimes, drug trafficking, immigration issues, and fraud. He served for four years at the Arizona Attorney General's office, primarily as the Chief Deputy Attorney General. Dennis also was Senior Adviser to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and served as her Chief of Staff when she was Governor of Arizona. He also was a member of the Obama/Biden transition team that focused on homeland security administration and policy.
Professional Highlights
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. James Moeller, Arizona Supreme Court, 1988-1989
Professional Activities
Partner and General Counsel, Global Security Innovative Strategies, 2013-2016
Executive Director, Arizona State University, Diane Halle Center for Family Justice, 2012-2013
Adjunct Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, 1998, 2000
Recognition & Accomplishments
Profiles of Success Special Recognition Award, Valle Del Sol, 2011
University of Arizona College of Law, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2010
Arizona Latino Research Enterprise, Exemplary Leadership Award, 2008
Board Memberships & Community Service
Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services (ALWAYS), 2014-2017
Arizona-Mexico Commission, 2008
Goodwill of Central Arizona, 2001-2003
Credentials
Education
University of Arizona College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 1988)
Executive Editor, Arizona Law Review
Georgetown University (B.A. 1985)
Admissions
Arizona
District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona