Former Special Counsel to the FBI Director and Federal Prosecutor Rajeev Raghavan Joins Crowell & Moring’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Group
Publish Date: 2026-03-07 01:50:00
Source Domain: www.crowell.com
Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2026: Crowell & Moring has expanded its Privacy and Cybersecurity Group with the addition of Rajeev Raghavan, a former Special Counsel to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and federal prosecutor. With more than 15 years of direct experience handling cybercrime, technology, regulatory, and enforcement challenges, and a foundational background as a computer programmer, Raghavan further strengthens the firm’s ability to help clients respond to evolving cybersecurity threats and navigate a rapidly changing legal and regulatory environment.
As Special Counsel to the FBI Director, Raghavan advised on high-profile cyber initiatives, AI strategy and risk, and internal security modernization. Based on his deep understanding of technology, he played a key role in the Bureau’s efforts to combat cybercrime and national security threats and was a trusted advisor to the Director and FBI senior leadership on cybersecurity strategy and policy, AI and other transformational technologies, federal surveillance authorities, criminal and national security investigations, and legislative oversight.
At Crowell, Raghavan will advise clients on issues that cut across law, technology, and government policy, including helping to navigate high-stakes cybersecurity, privacy, and national security matters, as well as data breach investigations, regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions, and congressional investigations. Raghavan will partner with clients to develop robust risk management strategies by designing custom incident response plans and playbooks, conducting tabletop exercises, establishing strong cybersecurity protocols, and improving compliance programs. He will also lead internal investigations, defend companies and individuals in white collar and regulatory enforcement matters, and represent clients in complex commercial litigation. Raghavan will leverage his experiences across government and private practice, together with his…
