Shawn Batten

Shawn Batten currently serves as Senior Counsel at Dine Brands Global since August 2021, following a successful legal career as a Real Estate Associate at multiple prestigious firms, including Winston & Strawn LLP, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, and Paul Hastings. Batten's legal experience began with a Law Clerk position at Gillam Law Firm and included a Legal Extern role at the Office of the Federal Public Defender, focusing on federal habeas corpus petitions. Prior to pursuing a legal career, Batten was a Professional Poker Player, achieving consistent profit in high-stakes games, and held a Strategic Partner Development Manager position at Google, where numerous multi-million dollar advertising partnerships were established. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a minor in Psychology from the University of Virginia.