Ellen Davis

Practice Areas

Ellen advises a range of clients facing government investigations and enforcement actions, employee, whistleblower and other high-stake litigation matters that affect reputation and valuation. Ellen also has an active practice advising non-profit organizations, independent schools and universities, and she has a number of pro bono clients. As a former government attorney, Ellen works closely with clients, in-house and outside counsel to ensure that all communications are informed by, and in support of, legal strategy. She recognizes that legal concerns are paramount and carefully balances those interests with clients’ reputational imperatives. Recent assignments include the co-founders of a crypto currency derivatives firm in connection with DOJ and CFTC enforcement actions, the former General Counsel of an international technology company indicted for FCPA violations, a medical device company charged with FCA violations, an electric vehicle manufacturer in connection with employee litigation and other labor issues, and a biotech company in connection with IP litigation.

Career

Ellen has leveraged her prior experience as a government attorney and network news producer to tell compelling stories that protect reputations and mitigate harm. She served as Counsel and Spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York, an attorney/advisor at DOJ and in the White House Counsel’s Office. She also oversaw legal coverage for ABC Network News.

Professional Memberships

Posse Foundation: New York Advisory Board

Association to Benefit Children: volunteer tutor

Friends of Shelter Island Music: Board Member

Publications

Ellen speaks regularly about litigation support and crisis management at professional conferences including the Federal Bar Association, Practicing Law Institute and the National Employment Lawyers Association.