Deanna Clayton

Associate

Recent News:

Nadine Menendez Sentenced to 54-Month Prison in Bribery Conspiracy Case [New York Law Journal]

A Manhattan federal judge on September 11 sentenced Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, to 54 months in prison, following Mrs. Menendez’s conviction at trial earlier this year in a federal corruption case. Mrs. Menendez faced an advisory sentencing guidelines range of approximately 17.5 - 22 years in prison, but thanks to the great work of our team – including Sarah Krissoff, Karen Williams, Catherine Yun, and Andrew Vazquez – she received a significantly reduced sentence.

Deanna concentrates her practice on white collar litigation. She began her career as a litigation paralegal at Cozen O’Connor in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group. During this time, she gained experience conducting legal research, performing document review, drafting and finalizing discovery, motions, memoranda, and pleadings. She continued on as a summer associate and law clerk at the firm, writing legal memoranda and pleadings, as well as assisting with depositions, hearings, and trial preparation for the White Collar group.

Deanna earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where she was a member of the Public Interest Fellows Program. She was previously an intern for the Office of the Attorney General of D.C., Criminal Division, where she drafted motions and memoranda, prepared case dockets and materials, and assisted in trial and court preparation for cases in D.C. Superior Court. Deanna earned her B.A. from American University with a double major in psychology and justice, law, and crime.

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News

Nadine Menendez Sentenced to 54-Month Prison in Bribery Conspiracy Case [New York Law Journal]

September 11, 2025

A Manhattan federal judge on September 11 sentenced Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, to 54 months in prison, following Mrs. Menendez’s conviction at trial earlier this year in a federal corruption case. Mrs. Menendez faced an advisory sentencing guidelines range of approximately 17.5 - 22 years in prison, but thanks to the great work of our team – including Sarah Krissoff, Karen Williams, Catherine Yun, and Andrew Vazquez – she received a significantly reduced sentence.

Publications

DOJ Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Corporate DEI Programs and Antisemitism [Alert]

May 21, 2025

The White Collar team discusses the DOJ's new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which leverages the False Claims Act to combat discrimination by federal fund recipients.

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2023
  • American University, B.A., 2018
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • U.S. District Court -- District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court -- Maryland