BoutinJones
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Shea J. Kenny
Counsel
Shea J. Kenny is Counsel at Boutin Jones and is the founding leader of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, as well as a member of its Litigation group. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, Shea investigated and prosecuted a broad range of federal offenses, including financial fraud, public corruption, and environmental crimes, and tried multiple felony cases to verdict. His experience working with federal law enforcement and managing cases from investigation through appeal provides him with a deep understanding of how the government approaches white collar enforcement, insight he now uses to advise and defend individuals and businesses navigating criminal charges and government investigations. In addition to his government service, Shea has represented corporate clients in sensitive internal and government investigations for an international law firm and has litigated complex civil disputes involving trade secrets, partnership issues, and breach of contract claims. He is known for his strategic judgment, courtroom experience, and ability to guide clients through challenging and high-exposure situations.
I represent clients who are going through difficult, high-stakes events. I pride myself on keeping a level head, thinking strategically, and always keeping the clients’ goals front and center.
I am a proud parent to two young children. Most of my spare time is spent at my kids’ sporting events, school plays, and other activities. When I have time to myself, I love trail running in all of the amazing parks we have in our area.
Experience
White Collar & Government Investigations
- Represented a large health system in a multi-jurisdictional environmental regulatory action brought jointly by the California Attorney General and multiple California District Attorneys’ offices.
- Represented a state agency in identifying and combating benefit fraud, coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement for investigations and prosecutions, and facilitating recovery of billions in fraudulently obtained payments.
- Conducted dozens of federal criminal investigations and prosecutions, including cases involving contract fraud, bribery, bid-rigging, embezzlement, identity theft, public corruption, and violations of the Clean Air Act.
- Represented the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California on the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, investigating and prosecuting antitrust crimes and related schemes in government procurement, grants, and program funding.
- Defended individual hospital executive in state prosecution for financial fraud.
- Briefed and argued federal criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Internal Investigations
- Conducted a large-scale internal investigation into corporate bribery and conflicts of interest for a major retailer and provided consultation on parallel litigation.
- Conducted an internal investigation into whistleblower allegations of retaliation for an international eCommerce retailer.
Business Litigation
- Represented a residential mortgage lender in a misappropriation of trade secrets lawsuit.
- Represented a retail clothing franchisor in trade secrets and unlawful competition lawsuits against a former franchisee in federal courts across multiple districts.
Involvement
Honors and Affiliations
2023 Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Award of Distinction for prosecution of bid-rigging and bribery scheme involving government contracts.
Member, Federal Bar Association.
Member, American Bar Association.
Member, Sacramento County Bar Association.
Member, St. Thomas More Society, Sacramento.
Community
Volunteer, Way Too Cool 50K trail run
Volunteer, youth soccer coach, River Park Soccer Club