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Reginald J Brown

Reginald J Brown

Crisis & Risk Management 2026

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Practice Areas

Reg provides investigations related guidance, strategic counsel and crisis management assistance to a broad range of companies and senior executives confronting challenges and opportunities at the intersection of government, law, media and public policy. He has assisted leading institutions and high-profile individual clients with hundreds of congressional inquiries, as well as numerous federal, state and global government investigations and crisis avoidance and mitigation matters. Many of his clients are among the world’s most prominent banks, hedge funds, private equity and venture firms, energy companies, government contractors, universities, healthcare institutions and technology firms, as well as CEOs and high-ranking public officials.

Career

Reg was recently named by the Washingtonian as one of D.C.’s 2025 Most Influential People, for the third consecutive year. He previously served in the White House Counsel’s office, and as Chief of Staff for a financial services CEO. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Blackstone, and the Board of Visitors of George Mason University.

Personal

Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude

Yale University, B.A., Political Science, cum laude

Chambers Review

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Professional Advisers: Risk & Crisis Management

Crisis Management - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Reginald Brown is an expert in government investigations. Brown is particularly well known for handling congressional work and matters involving financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • Reginald Brown is a great partner with an incredible depth of knowledge and sophistication.

    Crisis ManagementProfessional Advisers: Risk & Crisis Management
  • Reginald Brown is the best congressional and government investigations counsel in DC, hands down. He understands how the Hill and the executive branch operate.

    Crisis ManagementProfessional Advisers: Risk & Crisis Management
  • Reginald Brown is fabulous and has a deep understanding of what is motivating different parties.

    Crisis ManagementProfessional Advisers: Risk & Crisis Management

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