Dwight Draughon defends corporations and individuals in white-collar criminal cases and government investigations, focusing on matters related to public corruption, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and fraud. He also assists companies in internal investigations and has experience working with clients in the higher education and K–12 industries. In addition to representing clients in white-collar defense and government investigations matters, Dwight helps clients navigate civil litigation cases, particularly those headed to trial.
Dwight brings a confident and creative approach to his practice, skillfully conducting depositions, client interviews, and meetings with government officials. Clients benefit from his impressive trial experience gained during his four-year tenure as an Assistant US Attorney for the District of Maryland.
While serving as an Assistant US Attorney, Dwight tried five jury trials, including a seven-day trial with more than 30 witnesses, and secured verdicts in each of them. He also was responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases involving wire, bank, and procurement fraud, public corruption, hate crimes, firearm trafficking, and numerous other federal offenses. He also acted as the US Attorney’s Office civil rights coordinator, investigating criminal violations of civil rights.
Additionally, Dwight is highly active in pro bono work and serves the firm in various leadership roles, including Hiring Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee.
In 2023, Dwight was selected as a member of the National Bar Association’s “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocate” list.
Bar & Court Admissions
· District of Columbia
· New York
· Supreme Court of the United States
· US District Court, District of Maryland
· US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Prior Experience
· Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney's Office, District of Maryland (2018–22)
· Corps Member, Teach for America, Washington, DC
Professional Affiliations
· Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS, Board Chair
· American Bar Association
· American Bar Foundation, Fellow
· DC Bar Association
· Federal Bar Association, White Collar Crime Committee member
· Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Fellow
· National Bar Association
· New York State Bar Association
