With ‘deep cyber expertise’, the team at Crowell & Moring LLP supports companies in investigations and incident response issues, both relating to cybersecurity and data privacy. The firm’s experiences includes breaches caused by nation states and criminal groups. It is also experienced in state, federal and international compliance. Jeffrey Poston, who acts in regulatory investigations and class actions, and Evan Wolff, who advises on cybersecurity incidents and data breaches across the globe, oversee the team. Matthew Welling adds M&A experience to the team. Jennie VonCannon, in Los Angeles, conducts internal investigations and supports in enforcement actions. Members are based in Washington DC unless otherwise specified.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Crowell & Moring data breach team excels in rapid response, mobilizing resources immediately to contain breaches and prevent further damage.’

  • ‘Jeffrey Poston is my go to partner for data breaches that have high risk of litigation, regulatory action, customer disputes or reputational fall-out.'

  • 'Matthew Welling has deep experience, and I would not hesitate to call either of them in the event of a data breach.’
  • ‘Crowell has a deep cybersecurity and government contracts practice. They have seasoned professionals that have practiced in all areas - public sector, large companies, internationally, etc.’

  • ‘Evan Wolff is a star, blending technical expertise, with a deep knowledge of legal considerations.’

  • ‘Evan Wolff is top notch.’

  • ‘Deep cyber expertise, very good at working with law enforcement and technical experts.’

Key clients

  • Capsule Corporation
  • Fox Corporation
  • Honeywell International
  • Microsoft

Work highlights

Developed a robust botnet litigation practice for Microsoft, representing clients in affirmative litigation against threat actors who use hijacked computer networks for scams and cyberattacks.
Worked closely with Fox Corporation’s information security and privacy teams to design and conduct a bespoke cybersecurity-focused tabletop training exercise for Fox’s top executives.
Worked with Honeywell’s legal and IT compliance functions to prepare for an anticipated third-party cybersecurity audit in accordance with the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

Lawyers

Practice head

Jeffrey Poston; Evan Wolff

Other key lawyers

Matthew Welling; Jennie VonCannon