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Sheria Clarke
Of Counsel
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
Sheria is a dynamic litigator and former prosecutor with extensive experience in white collar and regulatory matters, government investigations, and Congressional oversight investigations. Characterized by her diplomatic disposition, she is particularly skilled in forging cross-party relationships which makes her particularly effective in avoiding and resolving conflict. Sheria blends her varied background in complex policy, litigation,...
Sheria is a dynamic litigator and former prosecutor with extensive experience in white collar and regulatory matters, government investigations, and Congressional oversight investigations. Characterized by her diplomatic disposition, she is particularly skilled in forging cross-party relationships which makes her particularly effective in avoiding and resolving conflict. Sheria blends her varied background in complex policy, litigation, and criminal matters with her prosecutorial expertise, legislative acumen, and exceptional investigative prowess.
Prior to her return to private practice, Sheria served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice where she handled False Claims Act litigation, whistleblower investigations, as well as a variety of criminal matters. Sheria has nearly a decade of experience working across multiple administrations in the U.S. House of Representatives. She served in several key positions, including as Staff Director for the Committee on Oversight and Government and Majority Counsel for the House Committee on Ethics. Throughout her career, she has provided both legal and investigative work on scores of congressional hearings, interviewing witnesses, developing investigative strategies, and securing access to documents from both the Obama and Trump Administrations.
An established thought leader, Sheria is regularly tapped by local and national media syndications to provide legal analysis and commentary on topical subject matters. Additionally, she teaches at Wofford College where she is an adjunct professor of government.
and criminal matters with her prosecutorial expertise, legislative acumen, and exceptional investigative prowess.
Prior to her return to private practice, Sheria served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice where she handled False Claims Act litigation, whistleblower investigations, as well as a variety of criminal matters. Sheria has nearly a decade of experience working across multiple administrations in the U.S. House of Representatives. She served in several key positions, including as Staff Director for the Committee on Oversight and Government and Majority Counsel for the House Committee on Ethics. Throughout her career, she has provided both legal and investigative work on scores of congressional hearings, interviewing witnesses, developing investigative strategies, and securing access to documents from both the Obama and Trump Administrations.
An established thought leader, Sheria is regularly tapped by local and national media syndications to provide legal analysis and commentary on topical subject matters. Additionally, she teaches at Wofford College where she is an adjunct professor of government.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant United States Attorney, District of South Carolina (2021-2024)
- Of Counsel, Nelson Mullins (2019-2021)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Staff Director, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2017-2019)
- Counsel to Chairwoman Susan Brooks, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics (2016-2017)
- Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Events in Benghazi, Libya (2014-2016)
- Investigative Counsel, House Committee on Ethics (2009-2014)
Representative Matters
- Represent Fortune 500 company in review and reassessment of government investigation impacting contracting status.
- Defend and settle investigations of Members of Congress before the House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Ethics resulting in early resolution of the investigations.
- Advise clients appearing before Congress in high-stakes hearings.
- Represent and defend a client during a United State Department of Justice investigation of alleged fraud at a national sports organization.
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law, JD (2006)
- Liberty University, BS, Psychology, cum laude (2003)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Clerkships
- Senior Law Clerk, the Honorable Wanda G. Bryant, Associate Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Ann Maria Calabria, Associate Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant United States Attorney, District of South Carolina (2021-2024)
- Of Counsel, Nelson Mullins (2019-2021)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Staff Director, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2017-2019)
- Counsel to Chairwoman Susan Brooks, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics (2016-2017)
- Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Events in Benghazi, Libya (2014-2016)
- Investigative Counsel, House Committee on Ethics (2009-2014)
Representative Matters
- Represent Fortune 500 company in review and reassessment of government investigation impacting contracting status.
- Defend and settle investigations of Members of Congress before the House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Ethics resulting in early resolution of the investigations.
- Advise clients appearing before Congress in high-stakes hearings.
- Represent and defend a client during a United State Department of Justice investigation of alleged fraud at a national sports organization.
Media
Professional Activities
- Greenville County Bar Association
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
Community
- Chair, Miriam Foundation (2021- present)
- Board of Directors, Phillis Wheatley Community Center (2020-2024)
- Board of the Foundation, Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (2019-2020)
Leadership
- Adjunct Professor, Wofford College (2021 – present)
Sheria is a dynamic litigator and former prosecutor with extensive experience in white collar and regulatory matters, government investigations, and Congressional oversight investigations. Characterized by her diplomatic disposition, she is particularly skilled in forging cross-party relationships which makes her particularly effective in avoiding and resolving conflict. Sheria blends her varied background in complex policy, litigation,... and criminal matters with her prosecutorial expertise, legislative acumen, and exceptional investigative prowess.
Prior to her return to private practice, Sheria served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice where she handled False Claims Act litigation, whistleblower investigations, as well as a variety of criminal matters. Sheria has nearly a decade of experience working across multiple administrations in the U.S. House of Representatives. She served in several key positions, including as Staff Director for the Committee on Oversight and Government and Majority Counsel for the House Committee on Ethics. Throughout her career, she has provided both legal and investigative work on scores of congressional hearings, interviewing witnesses, developing investigative strategies, and securing access to documents from both the Obama and Trump Administrations.
An established thought leader, Sheria is regularly tapped by local and national media syndications to provide legal analysis and commentary on topical subject matters. Additionally, she teaches at Wofford College where she is an adjunct professor of government.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant United States Attorney, District of South Carolina (2021-2024)
- Of Counsel, Nelson Mullins (2019-2021)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Staff Director, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2017-2019)
- Counsel to Chairwoman Susan Brooks, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics (2016-2017)
- Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Events in Benghazi, Libya (2014-2016)
- Investigative Counsel, House Committee on Ethics (2009-2014)
Representative Matters
- Represent Fortune 500 company in review and reassessment of government investigation impacting contracting status.
- Defend and settle investigations of Members of Congress before the House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Ethics resulting in early resolution of the investigations.
- Advise clients appearing before Congress in high-stakes hearings.
- Represent and defend a client during a United State Department of Justice investigation of alleged fraud at a national sports organization.
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law, JD (2006)
- Liberty University, BS, Psychology, cum laude (2003)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Clerkships
- Senior Law Clerk, The Honorable Wanda G. Bryant, Associate Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Ann Maria Calabria, Associate Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Practice Areas
- Greenville County Bar Association
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
- Chair, Miriam Foundation (2021- present)
- Board of Directors, Phillis Wheatley Community Center (2020-2024)
- Board of the Foundation, Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (2019-2020)
- Adjunct Professor, Wofford College (2021 – present)
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