Shawn G. Crowley

Shawn G. Crowley is a partner at Hecker Fink LLP, specializing in white-collar criminal defense and civil litigation. With a robust background in trial law and extensive experience as a federal prosecutor, Shawn has handled some of the most high-profile cases in the country.

Shawn earned her Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School in 2011, graduating with distinction as a James Kent Scholar and Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar—honors reserved for students at the top of their class. She demonstrated exceptional leadership as editor-in-chief of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law and was awarded the Alfred S. Forsyth Prize for Excellence in Environmental Law. Her legal education provided her with a deep understanding of the law and the analytical skills necessary to handle complex cases.

During her time as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Shawn prosecuted significant cases, including those involving terrorism, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and fraud. She led landmark cases such as the conviction of Türkiye Halk Bankasi A.Ş. for sanctions evasion and the prosecution of high-ranking Venezuelan officials on narco-terrorism charges.

At Hecker Fink LLP, Shawn has built a distinguished practice, representing clients in insider trading, securities fraud, and regulatory investigations. She has achieved outstanding outcomes, including convincing the Department of Justice to drop charges in several high-stakes cases.

Shawn also advocates for survivors of harassment and abuse, securing meaningful outcomes and driving systemic change. Notably, she co-led the legal team for E. Jean Carroll, resulting in historic jury verdicts. Recognized for her excellence, Shawn was selected to Super Lawyers in 2024 and Rising Stars in 2022. Her exceptional litigation skills and commitment to justice have established her as a top-rated attorney and a leader in her field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hecker Fink LLP
• Member, Legal Services NYC

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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