Daniel H. Ahn is one of Reed Smith’s leading West Coast and Asia-Pacific White-Collar Defense and Investigations partners. He is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer, nationally recognized investigations partner, and former supervisory federal prosecutor who represents clients in sensitive internal and regulatory investigations, complex commercial and criminal litigation, and high-stakes trials and appeals. Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of LA’s most influential minority attorneys and by The Legal 500 for his work in corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense, his “strong experience from the Department of Justice,” and his “exceptional judgment,” Daniel has significant experience handling FCPA matters (particularly involving Asia), state AG matters, and False Claims Act actions.
Of late, Daniel has focused on FCPA, anti-money laundering, and ephemeral messaging compliance; consumer protection and community safety investigations, including environmental and hazardous waste matters; internal investigations with respect to conflicts of interest and insider threats, as well as related advice concerning referrals to law enforcement; white-collar criminal defense on behalf of corporations and officers; and ESG-related matters, such as those involving human trafficking/supply chain obligations. He is also a member of the firm’s Retail & Consumer Goods group, focusing on supporting consumer goods brands with their compliance and investigation needs.
Credentials
Awards & Recognition
- The Los Angeles Business Journal 2024 Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys
- Legal 500 recognition for "Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Corporates - Band 5" (2023)
- 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)