Lawyer Overview

Demian Ahn is a senior associate in the firm's Litigation/Controversy Department. He joined the firm in 2004.

Practice

Since joining the firm, Mr. Ahn has represented public and private companies, as well as individuals and not-for-profit organizations, in matters before the state and federal courts. His practice is primarily focused on criminal and appellate matters, including federal criminal investigations with parallel civil and administrative proceedings.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ahn clerked for the Honorable Frederick J. Martone of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. During law school, Mr. Ahn clerked for the South African Human Rights Commission in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, where he gained experience in South African constitutional law and international human rights law.

Highlights

Recent Cases

• A successful appeal on behalf of a prominent executive who had been convicted of federal conspiracy, internal controls, mail fraud, and money laundering charges. WilmerHale, which did not represent the executive at trial, successfully argued that all convictions should be reversed.
• A successful defense, in US District Court, of the Secretary of the Interior's decision to accept land into trust on behalf of an Indian Tribe. WilmerHale, which represents the Tribe as Intervenor, has also been retained to defend the appeal.
• A major ongoing investigation of a regulated institution. WilmerHale represents the institution in proceedings before multiple US Attorney's Offices and several federal agencies.

Pro Bono

Mr. Ahn shares the firm's commitment to pro bono work. His recent pro bono work includes:

• In the US Supreme Court, an amicus brief supporting the successful appeal of a prisoner who had been sentenced to death. WilmerHale represented a not-for-profit organization supporting the petitioner.
• In the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, an appeal from the Board of Immigration Appeals. WilmerHale was appointed by the court to serve as amicus counsel supporting the petitioner, who is seeking asylum in the United States.
• In the US District Court for the District of Columbia, a civil action against the United States. WilmerHale was appointed to represent the plaintiff, whose claims are based on the injuries and death of a prisoner who died in federal custody.

Areas of Practice

• Litigation/Controversy

Representative Cases

• WilmerHale Team Secures Land for Gun Lake Tribe

Bar Admissions

• District of Columbia
• Arizona

Education

• University of Michigan Law School, 2003
  JD
  Honors: cum laude
• Cornell University, 1998
  BA

Address

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Washington, DC 20006

Phones

+1 202 663 6736 (Business Phone)

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Emails

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Websites

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