Sean R. Berry

Sean R. Berry is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he teaches Federal Criminal Practice. He previously served as United States Attorney, First Assistant United States Attorney, and Criminal Chief in the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa (1999–2022) and earlier held roles in the Central District of California (1987–1999). Prior to government service, he practiced civil litigation at Musick, Peeler & Garrett in Los Angeles.

• Education:
• BA, University of Notre Dame, 1982
• JD, Northwestern University School of Law, 1987

His expertise focuses on complex financial crimes prosecution and trial advocacy. He has lectured at the National Advocacy Center (a DOJ training arm) and internationally for the US Department of Justice, emphasizing practical legal skills and federal criminal practice.

While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his career highlights include pioneering roles in federal prosecution and DOJ training programs. He retired from active government service in 2022 but continues academic engagement.