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Daniel Ahn is a partner in Reed Smith’s Regulatory and Investigations practice group. A former supervisory federal prosecutor, Daniel advises and defends clients through corporate crises, leads sensitive internal and government investigations, and provides proactive compliance counseling. As a seasoned trial lawyer and strategist, Daniel also represents clients in complex commercial disputes. He has deep experience in matters involving domestic and foreign corruption; consumer protection; sanctions and export controls; environmental offenses; and securities fraud and other forms of financial fraud, including health care fraud and money laundering.

Daniel is a member of the firm’s Retail and Consumer Goods practice, supporting brands with their compliance and investigation needs. He is also a member of the firm’s Korea Business Team – a global interdisciplinary team that provides seamless regulatory, litigation, and corporate services to Korean clients in all major industries.

Credentials

  • University of Southern California, 2004, J.D., Editor-in-Chief, Southern California Law ReviewLawyering Skills Instructor and Legal Writing Fellow; Western Regional Scholar
  • Johns Hopkins University, 2000, M.A., Bryce Harlow Fellow, Distinguished Alumnus Award (2021)
  • Biola University, 1997, B.A., magna cum laude, Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, Young Alumnus of the Year Award (2005)

  • California

  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court - Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court - Central District of California
  • U.S. Supreme Court

  • Honorable Johnnie B. Rawlinson, U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit, 22 August 2005 to 25 August 2006
  • Honorable Gary L. Taylor, U.S. District Court - Central District of California, 2 August 2004 to 5 August 2005

  • English

Awards & Recognition

  • The Los Angeles Business Journal 2024 Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys
  • Practice recognized in The Legal 500 USA for Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Corporates, 2023-2024
  • Circle of Excellence in Teaching Award, California State University, Fullerton (2023)
  • Special Commendation in recognition of exemplary service, Korean Prosecutors Association (2022)
  • Special Commendation in recognition of exemplary service, Federal Bureau of Investigation (2022)
  • Special Commendation in recognition of exemplary service, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (2022)
  • Special Commendation in recognition of exemplary service, U.S. Department of Justice (2022)
  • Special Achievement Award for demonstrated excellence in successfully prosecuting health care fraud, Department of Labor-Office of Inspector General (2022)
  • Special Commendation for demonstrated excellence in successfully prosecuting health care fraud, Federal Bureau of Investigation (2021)
  • Special Commendation for demonstrated excellence in successfully prosecuting public corruption, Federal Bureau of Investigation (2021)
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johns Hopkins University (2021)
  • Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, California State University, Fullerton (2019)