Deborah Curtis

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Deborah Curtis, Co-Chair of the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, cleared government contractors, financial institutions, and global technology firms navigating complex, high-stakes matters at the intersection of law, national security, and global regulation. She draws on two decades of invaluable government experience— including holding senior leadership positions across the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and the Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)— to counsel clients facing criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement, congressional inquiries, or sensitive national security exposure.

A former supervisory federal prosecutor, regulatory chief counsel, and Deputy General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency, Deborah brings unmatched insight into government decision-making and enforcement strategy. She has personally led or overseen hundreds of federal investigations and, as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, tried nearly 50 cases to verdict. Her background enables clients to anticipate, manage, and resolve risks with discretion, clarity, and strategic foresight.