Fried Frank Adds Antitrust Partner from Crowell & Moring

Shawn Johnson joins Fried Frank's Washington, DC office

Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:55pm

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Fried Frank has announced that Shawn Johnson has joined the firm as an antitrust and competition partner in its Washington, DC office. Johnson previously spent over a decade as a partner at Crowell & Moring.

Why it matters

This move highlights the continued demand for antitrust expertise as companies navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment around mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Fried Frank's ability to attract a seasoned antitrust partner from a rival firm underscores its reputation in this practice area.

The details

At Fried Frank, Johnson will focus on transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. His experience in these areas will be valuable as companies seek legal counsel to guide them through the antitrust review process.

  • Shawn Johnson joined Fried Frank as a partner on January 27, 2026.

The players

Fried Frank

An international law firm with a strong antitrust and competition practice.

Shawn Johnson

An experienced antitrust and competition partner who previously spent over a decade at Crowell & Moring.

Crowell & Moring

An international law firm where Shawn Johnson was a partner prior to joining Fried Frank.

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The takeaway

Fried Frank's ability to attract a seasoned antitrust partner from a rival firm underscores its reputation in this practice area, which will be valuable as companies seek legal counsel to guide them through the antitrust review process.