Sean Freeh serves as Chief Executive Officer at Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP, where he guides the firm’s strategic direction by supervising all aspects of the firm’s management, advancing business initiatives, and fostering a results-driven culture that values performance and collaboration.
Sean’s legal practice centers on regulatory and compliance matters, including representing corporations and individuals in connection with internal and government investigations. He also regularly represents clients in matters concerning sanctions enforced by the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Department of State Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation. His recent representative work includes:
- Investigating and successfully preparing Delisting Petitions for Specially Designated Nationals submitted to the U.S. Departments of Treasury and State;
- Conducting thorough program assessments for multinational corporations, ensuring their compliance, due diligence, and internal investigation protocols meet U.S. Department of Justice standards;
- Providing strategic legal guidance on issues related to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, foreign extradition requests, and U.S. Visa applications;
- Coordinating with the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York Attorney General’s Office to manage investigative and production requests for both cooperating government and third-party witnesses;
- Offering legal and technical expertise in international engagements focused on evaluating and recommending enhancements to law enforcement academy curricula to improve interoperability.
Previously, Sean served as an Army Ranger with the United States Army Special Operations Command, where he was honorably discharged after five years at the rank of Captain.
Sean is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia. He obtained his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and is a graduate from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. During law school, he served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Loretta A. Preska, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.