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Damon Porter is a trusted advisor and litigator to corporate clients navigating high-stakes white collar investigations and government enforcement matters. He guides companies through every phase of the enforcement lifecycle—from pre-litigation internal investigations and regulatory inquiries through complex litigation and appeals in state and federal courts.
Damon's practice covers a wide cross section of federal enforcement work, with deep experience representing clients in a variety of matters before the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and Securities and Exchange Commission. His matters span investigations involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, federal securities laws, and federal antitrust laws, as well as civil litigation that may follow government inquiries. Damon also counsels clients on designing and implementing corporate compliance programs that withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Damon's strategy is practical and client-focused: he combines rigorous legal analysis with learning and prioritizing his clients' business objectives to resolve sensitive matters efficiently and with minimal disruption. Companies rely on him for thoughtful counsel during their most consequential moments.
Prior to joining Cadwalader, Damon was an associate in the litigation and trial practice of another global law firm, focusing on antitrust and competition matters alongside white collar defense. While earning his J.D. at Georgetown, Damon served as a vetting Associate in the Obama administration's Office of Presidential Personnel and later a judicial intern for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Damon also maintains an active pro bono practice.
