Ms. Dawson is a commercial litigator whose practice focuses on complex business disputes, with an emphasis on representing lawyers and law firms. She has substantial experience defending attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice matters and advising lawyers and law firms on professional responsibility, legal ethics, and related issues. Her practice also includes commercial disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, contract, fraud, and other business tort claims.

Ms. Dawson represents clients in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels and has handled all phases of litigation and arbitration, including discovery, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, trials, appeals, and settlement negotiations. She works closely with clients to develop claims and defenses, assess litigation risk and exposure, and make strategic decisions in high-stakes matters.

Her matters have involved a wide range of substantive issues, including securities, tax, intellectual property, employment, constitutional, and regulatory questions.