Sid Mody boasts an extensive background as a former federal prosecutor and adept trial attorney, having presided over numerous jury trials throughout his career.
Leveraging his prosecutorial experience in cases pertaining to cryptocurrency, cyber intrusions, ransomware, and computer fraud, Sid adeptly represents clients in a wide spectrum of white-collar matters encompassing criminal, internal, and regulatory investigations. He offers global clientele strategic guidance in mitigating sophisticated threats to their enterprises, aiding in the formulation of compliance frameworks, conducting assessments, and navigating governmental inquiries and enforcement measures.
Sid joined O’Melveny from the National Security, Cybercrime and Money Laundering Division of the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, where he served as the office’s Lead Cyber Hacking and Intellectual Property Attorney, the Digital Currency Crimes Coordinator, and the sole National Security Cyber Specialist. Sid also held the title of Senior Litigation Counsel, overseeing the district’s entire Litigation Technology Unit.
A first-chair trial lawyer with a specialty in complex white collar and computer fraud cases. Sid began his career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, where he was a key member of the White Collar Crimes Unit and prosecuted complex fraud cases, including the office’s Intellectual Property Crime and Computer Crimes matters.
Sid offers indispensable counsel to clients grappling with national security risks and sophisticated data breach challenges, assisting in risk assessments, incident response planning, compliance with breach notification protocols, and managing government inquiries and enforcement actions. Furthermore, he extends guidance to cryptocurrency and fintech entities on various risk mitigation strategies and enforcement issues, encompassing areas such as money laundering, tax fraud, and token offerings.
A respected authority in the realms of Data Privacy and Cryptocurrency Investigations, Sid frequently addresses audiences worldwide, tapping into his expertise to advise clients effectively.
In Private Practice
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- Advising an Energy corporation on dealing with cybersecurity regulation
- Represented a CISO in an SEC investigation dealing with a cyber incident.
Fintech
- Advised a large video game developer on anti-money laundering policies dealing with in-game currency
In Government
While at the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, Sid prosecuted the following defendants:
- A CEO and Inventor of a cryptocurrency altcoin, who bilked investors out of millions. Making it one of first initial-coin offering cases charged in the country;
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- Northern District of Texas
Education
- Texas Tech School of Law, J.D.
- Texas Tech Rawls College of Business, M.B.A.
- Texas A&M University, B.B.A.
Honors & Awards
- Named one of the "500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers" by Lawdragon (2024)
Professional Activities
Speaker
- "The US Government's View of the Cryptocurrency Landscape," DC Blockchain Summit 2023 (March 21, 2023)
Publications
- “Cybersecurity Challenges and the False Claims Act: Insights from the SuperValu Decision,” ABA White Collar Crime Committee Newsletter (July 2023)
Corporate & Government Experience
- Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas (2017-2022)
- Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office (2012-2017)