Meet Sloane

criminal defense & civil litigation specialist

Sloane Lewis is a criminal and civil defense attorney in New York City with nearly a decade of experience counseling individuals and corporations through their most complicated legal issues. Sloane has worked at prominent multinational corporate law firms as well as boutique litigation and white collar criminal defense firms. In 2026, Sloane founded Lewis Legal PLLC to provide highly personalized, responsive, and direct legal counsel — ensuring that clients feel prioritized and informed during what is often the most stressful period of their professional and personal lives.

Legal Expertise and Defense Skills

Sloane possesses comprehensive experience navigating a variety of legal disputes, although her core practice involves representing clients through government investigations and regulatory enforcement actions. Additionally, she is well-versed in conducting sensitive internal investigations and handling matters related to workplace misconduct. Her top skills reflect a deep focus on:

  • Criminal Defense: Strategic representation in complex white-collar matters.

  • Litigation and Trials: Dedicated advocacy in the courtroom.

  • Appellate Law: Crafting compelling arguments for post-conviction and appellate reviews.

  • Government & Internal Investigations: Guiding individuals and corporations through intense regulatory scrutiny and internal crises.

Admissions

Her litigation experience spans both state and federal courts. She is admitted to practice in:

  • New York State

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

  • Southern District of New York (SDNY)

  • Eastern District of New York (EDNY)

Awards

Sloane has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2025 and 2026 for her work in Criminal Defense: White Collar, Appellate, and Employment Litigation on both the defense and plaintiff sides.

achievements

  • Successfully appealed before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on behalf of a former Rikers Island detainee, challenging due process violations committed by the New York City Department of Correction. Following the Second Circuit's reversal of the trial court's dismissal, the City entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to reform its practice of withdrawing funds from inmate accounts for alleged debts without prior notice.

  • Obtained reversal of a $26 million New York trial-court judgment on appeal at the Appellate Division, on behalf of a company's chief operating officer who was alleged to have been involved in the company’s international telecom fraud scheme.

  • Represented an apparel company through a multi-year DOJ Antitrust Division price-fixing investigation that closed with no charges or penalties for the client.

  • Negotiated a favorable resolution for a client charged with murder and Hobbs Act robbery in the Southern District of New York, avoiding a murder plea. The client instead pleaded to drug and firearm offenses and was sentenced within the range agreed by counsel.

  • Resolved an SEC civil insider-trading investigation by settlement, with the client receiving a short-term bar from advisory work plus disgorgement and a fine, rather than more serious sanctions.

  • Resolved a New York Attorney General investigation into financial mismanagement at a New York charity, including advising on and facilitating the complete restructuring of the organization’s governance.

  • Advised a financial company in connection with a Southern District of New York tax fraud investigation targeting the company's founders, managing the company's response to extensive grand jury subpoenas and providing guidance on the investigation’s internal business implications.