Ellen Davis

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 and representative assignments include the President and First Lady of France in connection with defamation litigation in the U.S., a health-care provider in connection with a qui tam investigation and settlement, an international gaming company in connection with defamation litigation against a competitor, a biotech company in connection with IP litigation, the former General Counsel of an international technology company indicted for FCPA violations in a case that was ultimately dismissed, and the Washington Litigation Group – a pro bono law firm dedicated to defending the rule of law.

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.

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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.