Business litigator with experience representing public and private companies in complex commercial transactions from business formation through divorce.
A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Lawson held various leadership positions in law school including several judicial internships at both the state and circuit level. Lawson also served as Managing Director of the Moot Court Honor Society leading the law school to back to back regionals and national appearances before bringing home Best Brief and Best Speaker honors. During law school, Lawson interned for EDNY Judge Hurley and United States Circuit Judge the Honorable Denny Chin on the United States Court of Appeals. Second Circuit. Upon graduation, Lawson began his career at Fried Frank in their litigation department representing financial institutions, C-suite executives, and hedge funds in a variety of commercial disputes. In 2017, Lawson clerked for Justice Andrea Masley of the New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division.
Outside of law, Lawson manages an investment portfolio of digital assets.