Crowell & Moring LLP

Privacy and Cybersecurity, Government Contracts, Privacy and Cybersecurity Investigations

Partner

Michael G. Gruden is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the Privacy & Cybersecurity Group steering committee. He is a former Pentagon information technology acquisition branch chief and cybersecurity lawyer who helps companies navigate privacy, cybersecurity, and contract compliance requirements. Drawing from his nearly 15 years at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Michael represents some of the nation's largest defense contractors and tech companies in complying with data security requirements and responding to cyber incidents. Michael sits on the Appeals Board for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework Accreditation Body (Cyber AB), where he is also a Registered Practitioner. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with a U.S. government concentration (CIPP/G) and chairs the ABA Science & Technology Section's Homeland Security Committee.

Michael’s legal practice covers a wide range of counseling and litigation engagements at the intersection of government contracts and cybersecurity. His government contracts endeavors include supply chain security counseling, contract disputes with federal entities, suspension and debarment proceedings, mandatory disclosures to the government, prime-subcontractor disputes, and False Claims Act investigations. His privacy and cybersecurity practice includes cybersecurity compliance reviews, risk assessments, data breaches, incident response, and regulatory investigations.

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. Journal of National Security Law & Policy: editor Virginia Commonwealth University, B.A., magna cum laude with university honors