Sydney S. Johnson is an experienced white-collar litigator who represents institutional and individual clients in the finance and technology sectors. She has significant trial and investigative experience, having defended clients against allegations of fraud, money laundering, spoofing and other types of misconduct in criminal and civil proceedings, and most often, both.
Ms. Johnson regularly defends clients in matters against the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Ms. Johnson has also conducted numerous internal investigations on behalf of companies and their boards of directors.
Ms. Johnson began her practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Prior to that, she clerked for the Honorable Robert B. Kugler of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Education
- American University Washington College of Law, JD, summa cum laude (American University Law Review, Executive Editor)
- Salisbury University, BA
Clerkships
- Honorable Robert B. Kugler, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2015-2016)
Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® (2024) - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Select Engagements
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, Women’s White Collar Defense Association
Publications & Presentations
- Co-author, “Defense Considerations for Remote Interview Requests” (Law360, June 2020)
- Co-author, “The Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine: Protections Are Needed Despite DOJ’s Cautious Approach” (Food and Drug Law Institute, November 2019)
Credentials
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Education
- American University Washington College of Law, JD, summa cum laude (American University Law Review, Executive Editor)
- Salisbury University, BA
Clerkships
- Honorable Robert B. Kugler, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2015-2016)
Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® (2024) - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Engagements
News
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, Women’s White Collar Defense Association
Publications & Presentations
- Co-author, “Defense Considerations for Remote Interview Requests” (Law360, June 2020)
- Co-author, “The Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine: Protections Are Needed Despite DOJ’s Cautious Approach” (Food and Drug Law Institute, November 2019)