
Cyrus R. Vance Jr.
Biography
Cyrus Vance Jr. is a partner in Baker McKenzie's North America Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice as well as the Firm's Global Investigations, Compliance & Ethics Practice. He is based in New York and serves as Global Chair of the Cybersecurity Practice.
Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Cyrus served three consecutive four-year terms as Manhattan District Attorney. In this role, he oversaw a team of more than 600 prosecutors handling landmark criminal prosecutions and more than 100,000 cases each year, including investigations and prosecutions of complex, high-profile white collar and business crimes both in the US and internationally, coordinating with global crime-fighting partners including City of London Police, Paris Prosecutors’ Office, Singapore Attorney General, Europol, and Interpol.
Cyrus is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Throughout his career, he has been a visible and vocal advocate on a range of justice issues. He is a sought-after speaker and author, and has testified multiple times before the US Congress and state agencies.
Practice Focus
Professional Honors
- Chevalier in the National Order of Mérit, awarded by the President of France for distinguished merit or achievements, 2023
- Citizens' Crime Commission Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for pioneering leadership in the field of Criminal Justice, 2021
- New York State District Attorneys' Association Frank Hogan Award, 2021
- Ambassador of Forensic Scientists' Award for investment to test backlogged rape kits nationally, 2020
- Georgetown University Law Center's Robert F. Drinan Public Service Award, 2017
- Heart of Gold Award from Joyful Heart Foundation, 2017
- Presidential Award of Excellence from National Black Prosecutors' Association, 2016
- David Dinkins Civic Leadership Award, 2016
- Gifford's Law Center Courageous Leadership Award, 2016
- US Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety, 2013
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Co-Founder, NYC Cyber Critical Infrastructure Task Force, 2019–present
- Co-Founder, Global Cyber Alliance and Board Co-Chair, 2015–present
- Co-Founder, Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, 2015–2021
- Board Member, American Prosecutors’ Association, 2011–2021
- Co-Chair, New York State Sentencing Commission, 2010–2015
- President, New York State District Attorneys’ Association, 2012–2013
Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court~United States (1995)
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1990)
- Washington~United States (1989)
- District of Columbia~United States (1985)
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York~United States (1984)
- New York~United States (1982)
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center (JD) (1982)
- Yale University (BA) (1977)
Languages
- English