Skip to main content
|

Add a bookmark to get started

Bookmarks info
People default image

Sean Fulton

Of Counsel
Dallas
About

Sean Fulton is a member of the firm's artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics group. He is a seasoned generalist litigator and has extensive experience counseling and representing multinational companies in “bet-the-firm” state/federal litigation, including products liability/mass torts, securities class actions, employment, antitrust, bankruptcy, and other complex commercial disputes. Those multinational companies include leaders in the automotive, alcohol/spirits, banking, cryptocurrency, e-commerce, energy, manufacturing, and wireless carrier industries.

Areas of FocusArtificial Intelligence and Data AnalyticsLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsTechnologyConsumer Goods, Food and Retail
Bar admissionsTexasNew YorkNew Jersey
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the District of New Jersey

EXPERIENCE

  • Represented one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Represented a major spirits manufacturer in securing a declination letter from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with information requests related to the company's business operations in certain foreign markets.
  • Represented major mobile wireless network carrier in securing post-judgment relief from consent decree divestiture obligations.
  • Represented one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers in numerous federal and state actions, including multidistrict litigation and regulatory investigations by federal and state authorities.
  • Represented an automotive parts manufacturer in securing dismissal of a securities fraud class action brought by shareholders alleging that the company publicly misrepresented the state of a meaningful segment of its business.
  • Represented the foreign affiliate of leading energy company in an ICC arbitration involving a contract dispute, which resulted in a US$600 million award for the client.
  • Represented an African e-commerce company in connection with an internal investigation and advising on its compliance program and internal controls.
Education

  • J.D., Rutgers University
    magna cum laude
    Rutgers Law Review

  • B.S., Arizona State University

Clerk Experience

  • The Honorable Walter F. Timpone, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 2016-2017

Prior Experience

  • Before joining DLA Piper, Sean was a senior associate in the litigation group of a major, AmLaw 100 international law firm.

My latest insights

Publication
abstract building

CFTC issues advisory on use of AI in regulated markets

10 December 2024 .7 minute read

News
Abstract_Building_P_0036

DLA Piper advises the underwriters on a US$108 million public offering of common stock for...

20 November 2024 .2 minute read

Publication
China_Scyscrapers_L_0938

China releases AI safety governance framework

12 September 2024 .32 minute read

View All

Connect

Phone

+1 214 743 4572
(Work, Dallas)
CallvCardLinkedInPrint
Legal noticesPrivacy policyCookie policyModern slaveryFraud AlertSitemap

DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and DLA Piper's structure, please refer to the Legal Notices page of this website. All rights reserved. Attorney advertising.

© 2024 DLA Piper