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Sean’s meticulous attention to detail and business-focused strategies ensure optimal outcomes in high-stakes matters, whether through early resolution or at trial. His strategic foresight and deep legal knowledge make him a pivotal member of his team, where he navigates complex legal challenges arising from cutting-edge technological issues ranging from data breaches to ransomware attacks.

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In addition to his litigation work, Sean maintains a strong white-collar defense practice where he leads internal investigations and defends corporations and individuals in government enforcement actions involving the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Sean has investigated and defended numerous high-profile matters, both criminal and civil, involving alleged accounting and securities fraud, health care fraud, violations of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Sean also works with clients to develop, improve and implement company-wide compliance programs and internal controls that both address regulators’ expectations and reduce or prevent legal risks before they occur. Deeply versed in FCPA compliance, Sean recently co-authored the anti-bribery and anti-corruption chapter of The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2024, published by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 2016, 

B.A., Political Science and Classical Studies, Trinity University, 2013

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<li>Successfully achieved complete dismissal of a case against Magellan Health, Inc. under Rule 12(b)(6) in a putative class action filed in Arizona federal court which alleged claims arising out of a ransomware attack. Griffey v. Magellan Health Inc., 562 F. Supp. 3d 34 (D. Ariz. 2021).</li>
<li>Obtained, with prejudice, dismissal of a nationwide putative class action lawsuit filed in Nevada federal court against Envision Healthcare Corporation, which alleged claims stemming from a phishing attack on Envision’s systems. The decision, which ultimately was affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, clarified the pleading standard for damages in the data breach-context under Rule 12(b)(6). Additionally, prevailed on a motion to stay discovery pending the court’s ruling on the motion to dismiss. Pruchnicki v. Envision Healthcare Corp., 439 F.Supp.3d 1226 (D. Nev. 2020), aff’d, 845 F. App’x 613 (9th Cir. 2021).</li>
<li>Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of Experian, which resulted in the complete dismissal of all claims, with prejudice, brought by a consumer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The dismissal was later upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Barron v. Equifax Information Services, LLC, No. 3:16-CV-690-DPJ-FKB, 2019 WL 13169892 (S.D. Miss. 2019), aff’d 802 F. App’x 161 (5th Cir. 2020). The decision was significant because it held that a credit reporting agency performs a reasonable reinvestigation of a consumer’s file within the meaning of the FCRA when it verifies the consumer’s file through the credit reporting agency’s Automated Consumer Dispute Verification (ACDV) system.</li>
<li>Successfully defeated a plaintiff’s emergency motion for a preliminary injunction filed in Colorado federal court after first-chairing an evidentiary hearing, conducting direct and cross examination of multiple witnesses, and delivering closing argument.</li>
<li>Secured a significant settlement for a Colorado-based Church Extension Fund in a defamation action filed in Maryland federal court.</li>
<li>Obtained, on behalf of an investment management firm, a complete dismissal of breach of contract claims brought by a disgruntled former executive in Denver District Court.</li>
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White-Collar Defense &amp; Investigations
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<li>Obtained from DOJ a declination of criminal prosecution for a Fortune 10 pharmacy in a wide-ranging investigation of its opioid dispensing and distribution practices. In connection with the investigation, led dozens of witness interviews, led a team of more than 50 attorneys to respond to multiple government subpoenas, and helped present the factual findings of the company’s internal investigation to senior DOJ officials at Main Justice.</li>
<li>Represented the operator of an oil pipeline in connection with a criminal investigation into alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act.</li>
<li>Obtained a favorable resolution of a criminal obstruction of justice investigation into a former judge.</li>
<li>Represented an NFL franchise in an internal investigation regarding the leaking of confidential information to the media.</li>
<li>Led numerous internal investigations for clients in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing and hospitality, specializing in investigating whistleblower and other allegations of fraud and potential regulatory violations with minimal client disruption.</li>
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<li>Crafted, from the ground up, an FCPA compliance program for a prominent anti-human trafficking organization with operations in dozens of foreign countries.</li>
<li>Developed False Claims Act training for a Fortune 1000 company.</li>
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