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Shireen Matthews named to San Diego Business Journal list of "Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence"

Shireen Matthews was named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2024 "Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence" list. The list honors AAPI professionals for their contributions to the community and commitment to their profession.

Ms. Matthews is a partner in the Firm's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice. based in the San Diego Office. A former federal prosecutor, she now helps companies conduct internal investigations and build, enhance, and maintain effective corporate compliance programs. Ms. Matthews regularly defends clients in high-stakes government investigations and regulatory proceedings relating to health care, false claims, cybersecurity, and data privacy. She is also an experienced civil litigator who represents businesses facing complex, and often enterprise-threatening, litigation.

An engaged community leader, Ms. Matthews is committed to public service and serving pro bono clients. She served as a Lawyer Representative for the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference from 2014 to 2018 and is a past president of the San Diego Chapters of the South Asian Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association. She is the administrative partner for the San Diego Office and is a member of the Firm's Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement Committee.

Jones Day's global Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice has more than 150 lawyers, many of whom have previous government agency experience. They advise clients on complex investigations and enforcement matters and help structure corporate compliance programs to meet regulatory standards.

Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,400 lawyers in 40 offices across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.