Sean B. Solis
Sean represents clients in high-stakes internal investigations and in government enforcement actions involving state, federal, and international enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Sean Solis also advises his clients in developing practical and effective corporate compliance programs to mitigate risk.
Sean has investigated and defended numerous high-profile matters, both criminal and civil, involving alleged accounting and securities fraud, healthcare fraud, violations of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). His experience spans a range of industries and includes representation of public and private companies in the energy, healthcare, technology, and consumer products sectors. Deeply versed in FCPA compliance, Sean recently co-authored the FCPA chapter in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2024, published by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.
In addition to his investigations and counseling work, Sean maintains a strong litigation practice. He has been the lead lawyer on several cases brought in state and federal courts, ranging from complex commercial disputes to class actions. An accomplished written and oral advocate, Sean consistently has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in recognition for his outstanding professional excellence in commercial litigation.
Sean also devotes time to pro bono matters. He has served as cooperating counsel with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado in representing the family of a deceased individual in a wrongful death civil rights suit. He also has represented immigrant children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected in seeking lawful permanent residence.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law, 2016
- Trinity University, B.A., Political Science and Classical Studies, 2013
Bar and Court Admissions
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Colorado
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Texas
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Related Employment
- Baker & Hostetler, LLP, Denver, CO, Associate, 2019-2021
- Jones Day, Houston, TX, Associate, 2016-2019; Summer Associate, 2015
- Lloyd, Gosselink, Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., Austin, TX, Summer Associate, 2015
- Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Conroe, TX, Law Clerk, 2014
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Washington, D.C., Policy and Regulatory Analyst, 2013
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio, TX, Judicial Intern to the Hon. Fred Biery, 2012
- Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Washington, D.C., Congressional Intern to the Hon. Lamar Smith, 2012
- Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, San Antonio, TX, Campaign Aide to the Hon. Joe Straus, 2009-2012
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation Law, 2023-2025
Impact
Professional Leadership
- American Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Colorado Bar Association, Member
- Denver Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member
- Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member
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