Cotsirilos, Poulos & Campbell, Ltd

Partner

Dylan Smith focuses on white-collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation.  A former Assistant U.S. Attorney with more than 25 years’ experience, Dylan brings to every matter he handles a combination of sound judgment, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on achieving the client’s objectives.

Dylan’s government-facing representations have encompassed the defense of prosecutions and investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, and various U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.  His complex commercial matters have included litigation involving the securities laws, the antitrust statutes, RICO, the fiduciary duties of officers and directors, and constitutional claims.

Dylan recently obtained the dismissal of money laundering conspiracy charges against a corporate executive in connection with a bid-rigging investigation by the Antitrust Division.  A 2023 trial resulted in a complete victory for a corporate client alleged to have aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duty by the inside directors of an acquisition target.

Dylan is also an accomplished appellate advocate, having briefed and argued numerous appeals before federal and state appellate courts.