Shawn P. Davisson

Shawn Davisson focuses his practice primarily on white-collar criminal defense matters, government and internal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, securities litigation and enforcement, and foreign corrupt practices (FCPA). He was recently named one of the country's top "Rising Stars" for white-collar practice by Law360. 

Shawn defends corporations, corporate executives, public officials, and other individuals and entities in matters involving or brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other government agencies and regulators. He also has extensive experience conducting internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients to examine allegations of criminal conduct, and assisting with parallel civil proceedings arising out of criminal investigations, including enforcement proceedings, multidistrict securities fraud litigation, congressional investigations, and related matters.

Shawn places importance on volunteer work and is actively involved in Steptoe's pro bono program. He regularly represents clients or assists organizations in matters involving Veteran’s claims and appeals, homelessness initiatives, habeas appeals, and other pro bono matters. He also serves periodically as a volunteer justice in various moot court competitions.

Finally, Shawn was appointed by the DC Bar's Board on Professional Responsibility and currently serves in a judicial capacity on the Board's Hearing Committees, which conduct hearings on formal charges of attorney misconduct, contested petitions for reinstatement to the Bar, and petitions for negotiated discipline.