Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is giving its white-collar defense practice a big jolt come November 1 when former acting U.S. attorney general and current White & Case white-collar practice group leader George J. Terwilliger III joins the firm.

Terwilliger will join Morgan Lewis’ Washington office next month along with three partners and a group of associates, the firm announced.Terwilliger served as deputy U.S. attorney general and acting U.S. attorney general in the George H.W. Bush administration.