John “Sean” Crowley is a registered lobbyist, Partner, and Co-Chair of the NYC Government Relations group of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP. Sean focuses on government affairs and lobbying efforts in New York State and New York City and provides support to our Federal Government Relations practice in Washington DC. Sean uses his creative problem-solving skills to assist clients with their business growth goals, strategic advocacy with government officials and agencies, and in winning legislative objectives.
APPOINTMENTS
- Queens County Bar Association, Member
- Brehon (Irish) Law Society of New York City, Past-President
- Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Advisor to Board of Directors
- Power Memorial Academy Alumni Association, Member of the Board of Directors
- All Hallows High School located in the Bronx, Board of Directors
- Mercy/Martyrs CYO basketball program, Co-Administrator
PUBLICATIONS
- Queens Chronicle: Restore Robber Barons’ Brooklyn-Queens Trains
- QNS: Can Gilded Age Greed Provide a Payoff for 21st Century Commuters?
AWARDS & HONORS
- City & State Magazine’s Queens Power 100 List (2023)
- City & State Magazine’s 50 Over 50 Power List (2023)
- City & State Magazine’s Queens Power 100 List (2022, 2021)
- City & State Magazine’s Queens Power 50 List (2016)
- Cathedral Club, Diocese of Brooklyn, Guest of Honor (2015)
- Irish American Building Society, St. Thomas More Award (2012)
- President of St. Mary Winfields Youth Council in Woodside
- Board of Directors of Maz Fund
Prior to joining the firm, he was the Managing Partner of Crowley, Crowley & Kaufman; was an Investigator with the New York City Council, and Campaign Coordinator for Congressman Thomas J. Manton. Mr. Crowley resides in Forest Hills with his wife, Maureen and their three sons: Pearse, Owen and Garrett.Partner, Co-Chair of the NYC
Media Appearances
DHC Names Bianca Rajpersaud Chair of State Practice, Sean Crowley Moves to Co-Chair of City Practice
DHC Names Bianca Rajpersaud Chair of State Practice, Sean Crowley Moves to Co-Chair of City Practice Left to Right: Bianca Rajpersaud and Sean Crowley September
NAMC NY Tri-State Hosts Unity Power Breakfast with DDC Commissioner Ochoa
NAMC NY Tri-State Hosts Unity Power Breakfast with DDC Commissioner Ochoa Left to Right: Howard Weiss (DHC), Sean Crowley (DHC), Paul A. Ochoa, Commissioner of
Bay Terrace Expansion Breaks Ground on 145 New Housing Units
Bay Terrace Expansion Breaks Ground with 145 New Housing Units Left to Right: Eli Gerwitz, Danielle Molaison, Joe Forgione and Sean Crowley September 10, 2026
Crowley Moderates Education Panel at City & State’s Education in New York Summit
Crowley Moderates Education Panel at City & State’s Education in New York Summit Photo Left to Right – Joni Rivera: Assistant Vice President, Educational Services
The Police Athletic League (PAL) hosted a business luncheon featuring New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin
The Police Athletic League (PAL) hosted a business luncheon featuring New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin From left to right: DHC’s Sean Crowley, New
DHC Government Relations Team Tours Helen Keller National Center in Port Washington
DHC Government Relations Team Tours Helen Keller National Center in Port Washington August 11, 2026 – Members of the DHC’s Government Relations team traveled to
Sean Crowley Meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome While Celebrating 30th Wedding Anniversary
Sean Crowley Meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome While Celebrating 30th Wedding Anniversary July 2, 2026 — (Vatican, Rome) – Sean Crowley, Partner and Interim
Crowley Lands Fourth Year on City & State’s Queens Power 100
Crowley Lands Fourth Year on City & State’s Queens Power 100 March 16, 2026 – Sean Crowley, Partner and Interim Chair of the Government Relations practice,
John Kiernan was recently honored by the Irish Americans in Government
John Kiernan was recently honored by the Irish Americans in Government March 9, 2026 – DHC is proud to announce that John Kiernan was recently
Bridging Black History and Irish History Months – A Celebration of Community
Bridging Black History and Irish History Months – A Celebration of Community March 4, 2026 – Keith Wright of Wright Strategies, LLC and DHC’s Sean
DHC team attends 55th Annual Conference for the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators in Albany
DHC team attends 55th Annual Conference for the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators February 18, 2026 – DHC
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Community Leaders and Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Brooklyn Stakeholder Forum
Community Leaders and Elected Officials Join SCO Family of Services at Brooklyn Stakeholder Forum October 22, 2025 (Brooklyn NY) – SCO Family of Services welcomed