Atty. Lillian Brown

Atty. Lillian Brown

Lillian Brown is a partner in the Transactional and Securities Departments and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Disclosure Group in the Corporate Practice Group. Ms.

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About Lillian Brown at a glance

Lillian Brown is a business attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lillian Brown is a partner in the Transactional and Securities Departments and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Disclosure Group in the Corporate Practice Group
  • Ms. Brown advises clients, including public companies and their boards, on federal securities law compliance and corporate governance matters
  • She has extensive experience in SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, proxy and annual meeting matters, shareholder activism and engagement, shareholder proposals, and ESG matters
  • Ms. Brown works with a diverse range of companies, from Fortune 500 to private companies, spanning multiple industries including financial services and FinTech, technology, entertainment, consumer products, defense, biotechnology and retail
  • Prior to joining the firm in 2013, Ms. Brown spent nearly 14 years at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Division of Corporation Finance
  • In her time at the SEC, among other roles, Ms. Brown served as Senior Special Counsel to the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance and Special Counsel in the Office of Mergers and Acquisitions

Practice Areas Explained

Lillian Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lillian Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lillian Brown

Where is Lillian Brown's law office located?
Lillian Brown's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lillian Brown handle?
Lillian Brown focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Lillian Brown go to law school?
Lillian Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Lillian Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lillian Brown received?
Lillian Brown's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026

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