Sydney S. Johnson
Lawyer
Sydney S. Johnson is an experienced white-collar litigator and trial lawyer who serves as counsel in high-stakes complex litigation as well as in government enforcement defense matters against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In particular, Ms. Johnson has extensive experience representing clients in the cryptocurrency industry, including individuals being investigated by the DOJ and CFTC on allegations of fraud, market manipulation, and money laundering, and proprietary trading firms subject to SEC enforcement actions.
In addition to her significant trial experience, Ms. Johnson has conducted numerous internal investigations on behalf of major financial institutions 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.
In addition to her significant trial experience, Ms. Johnson has conducted numerous internal investigations on behalf of major financial institutions 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.
Languages
- English
- French