Partner
Phelps Dunbar LLP, New Orleans, LA
A seasoned civil and criminal lawyer, Shaun Clarke tries cases, conducts internal investigations and handles arbitrations and appeals.
Shaun recently negotiated the dismissal of all charges against a client who was indicted in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. At the same time, he served as a key member of the trial team for a major pharmaceutical distributor in the opioids multi-district litigation.
Previously, he obtained "not guilty" verdicts on behalf of one client who was charged with insider trading and another who was the BP employee charged with causing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Shaun has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in three areas: commercial litigation, white collar defense and general criminal defense. Described by Chambers USA as a "master in handling government investigations on behalf of a nationwide clientele," he has also been named a "Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation and a Texas and Louisiana Super Lawyer.
Shaun honed his trial skills as a San Francisco Deputy City Attorney and as an Assistant United States Attorney in New Orleans. He has led defense teams in a broad range of civil and criminal cases and has represented clients ranging from Fortune 10 companies to individuals.
Shaun is admitted to the Louisiana and Texas Bars and regularly speaks before their members on issues related to trial tactics, corporate investigations, white-collar and environmental crime.
C4: Navigating DOJ Enforcement Trends in the Healthcare Sector
Monday, October 23, 2023
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM CDT