Doug Passon: Sentencing & Mitigation Expert
By Jeff Grant
We loved hosting Doug Passon, Esq., a sentencing and mitigation expert as our December 2025 Tuesday Night Speaker. His presentation, which was open to all, is available for WCSG members.
Doug Passon is a practicing criminal defense lawyer with almost 30 years experience in state and federal court. He is nationally known for his expertise in sentencing advocacy and mitigation, having represented clients in some of the most high-profile white collar cases in the country.
His presentation covered the anatomy of federal sentencing — how guidelines are calculated, how judges actually use them, and what defense counsel and defendants can do to advocate for a more just sentence. He also discussed the role of mitigation specialists, character letters, and the sentencing memorandum.
