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  • Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics, 2010-2011

  • New York University School of Law (J.D., 2002), magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
    Allen Scholar; Pomeroy Scholar; Dean's Scholar
    New York University Law Review, Senior Notes Editor
  • Western Washington University (B.A., Philosophy, 1998), magna cum laude; Phi Kappa Phi

  • Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

  • New York
  • Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington

Shawn Larsen-Bright

Partner
Seattle
P: (206) 903-2417
F: (206) 299-3206
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Mr. Larsen-Bright is a Partner in Dorsey's Trial Group. His practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, including securities, fiduciary duty, banking, corporate trust, contract, fraud, and class action matters. He also has substantial experience representing companies and individuals in regulatory enforcement matters, as well as representing broker-dealers in securities arbitrations. He was recognized as a 2010 "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics Magazine in the area of Business Litigation.

Mr. Larsen-Bright is also active in the community and local bar, and has devoted substantial time to pro bono matters involving constitutional rights. Prior to joining Dorsey, Mr. Larsen-Bright practiced as a litigation associate with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York City. He has been with Dorsey since 2005.

Representative Litigation

  • SEC v. Fuhlendorf.
    Representing former public company officer in securities enforcement action.
  • B-Line Holdings, LLC et al. v. William S. Weinstein et al.
    Represented leading bankruptcy debt purchaser and servicer in complex, multi-party litigation involving corporate control and breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and legal malpractice claims, resulting in a settlement on favorable terms.
  • U.S. Bank v. Eel River Investment Company et al.
    Represented U.S. Bank in state securities litigation, resulting in substantial recoveries.
  • CMN, Inc. dba Colliers International v. Colliers Property Consultants USA, Inc. et al.
    Represented a major corporate shareholder in an expedited breach of fiduciary duty action against certain company directors in Delaware Chancery Court, resulting in a favorable corporate governance reorganization.
  • McGrew v. Northwestern Trust, et al.
    Represented U.S. Bank in its defense of a class action alleging state securities law and related tort and contract claims, resulting in a favorable settlement following summary judgment dismissal of the primary claims.
  • In re Avista Corp. Securities Litigation
    Represented Avista Corporation in its defense of a putative class action asserting federal securities fraud claims, resulting in a settlement on favorable terms. 
  • In re Wright Estate
    Represented the executrix of an estate in opposition of a multimillion dollar claim involving issues of first impression, resulting in pre-trial dismissal that was affirmed on appeal.

Other Representative Litigation Experience
  • Represented several broker-dealers in numerous FINRA arbitration matters alleging securities claims.
  • Represented a major financial institution in a variety of banking matters.
  • Represented a closely-held company and shareholder/directors in a breach of fiduciary duty action.
  • Represented a commercial real estate investor in a breach of contract and partnership dispute.
  • Represented an energy company in the assertion of securities fraud claims arising out of a tender offer dispute.
  • Represented a manufacturer in international arbitration proceedings relating to an intellectual property license.
  • Represented a broker-dealer in a significant internal investigation and government enforcement matter, and related class action litigation.
  • Represented major financial institution in its defense of a significant breach of contract and fraud action.

Professional Activities

  • Washington State Bar Association
    • Member, WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee
  • King County Bar Association
    • Co-Chair, KCBA Judiciary Committee

Civic & Community Activities

  • Board Vice-Chair, Evergreen Children’s Association d/b/a Kids Co.

Attorney Articles

April, 2002
"Free Speech and the NLRB’s Laboratory Conditions Doctrine," New York University Law Review