Sheppard Mullin Dallas Adds Amanda Cottrell
Dallas Continues Growth with White Collar, Investigations and Complex
Litigation Partner
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that
Amanda L. Cottrell has joined the firm’s Business Trial practice group
as a partner in the Dallas office. Cottrell joins from Stanton LLP.
Prior to that, Cottrell spent nine years practicing commercial and
energy litigation at Locke Lord LLP.
Sheppard Mullin opened its doors in Dallas in April 2018 with 18
attorneys. Over the last 12 months, the office has grown to 27 attorneys
whose diverse practices include commercial litigation, corporate,
intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate and white
collar criminal defense.
Commenting on the Dallas office’s growth, Jon Newby, vice chairman of
Sheppard Mullin, said, “We set up shop in Dallas a little over a year
ago, and the office has grown quickly, both in terms of lawyers and
workload. We’re continuing to focus on expanding our footprint in
Dallas, and Amanda is the latest example of the success we’re having in
attracting talented members to join our team. We’re thrilled she’s
joined us.”
“Amanda has a broad repertoire, having represented clients in commercial
litigation, as well as white collar litigation and internal
investigations across several industries,” said Paul Werner, partner and
leader of the firm’s Business Trial practice. “Her proven track record
of successfully representing large companies in their most critical
matters makes her an ideal fit.”
Cottrell’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense, internal
investigations, and complex commercial litigation. She has represented
numerous companies in state and federal court. She routinely defends
energy and natural resources companies in commercial disputes, focusing
on property, contract and accounting issues. Cottrell has also assisted
clients facing potential civil or criminal charges related to Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), antitrust, fraud and export matters. She
has managed and participated in numerous multinational investigations
with sensitive timelines and deliverables.
Cottrell earned her J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and her B.A., summa
cum laude, from Vanderbilt University.
Sheppard Mullin has 27 attorneys based in its Dallas office. The firm’s
Business Trial practice includes 165 attorneys firmwide.
About Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin is a full-service Global 100 firm with more than 850
attorneys in 15 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Since 1927, industry-leading companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to
handle corporate and technology matters, high-stakes litigation and
complex financial transactions. In the U.S., the firm’s clients include
more than half of the Fortune 100. For more information, please visit www.sheppardmullin.com.
Contacts
KARA EYER
(312) 499-0533