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Reginald J Brown

Reginald J Brown

USA 2026

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About

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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 is a member of the American Law Institute.

Personal

Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Government Relations: Congressional Investigations - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Reginald Brown has a wealth of experience guiding clients through complex Congressional investigations. He is especially active in the representation of clients in the financial services sector.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Reginald Brown of Kirkland & Ellis is highly sought after by clients for his strategic input on matters of great reputational risk. A substantial portion of his practice is focused on the representation of financial institutions in major regulatory and enforcement disputes.

Strengths

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  • Reg is the best attorney I have worked with.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Reg is a rockstar in this arena. His client service is top notch and he is commercially aware.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Reg is a legend.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Reg is a great partner with incredible depth of knowledge and sophistication.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Reginald is the absolute best for government investigations.

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)Chambers Guide to the USA

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