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Austin R. Evers
Partner
austin.evers@freshfields.com
Washington, DC: +1 202 777 4709
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An investigations and crisis management veteran, Austin Evers draws on his experience at the intersection of litigation, politics, ethics, and public accountability to guide clients through a range of matters.

Austin brings perspective from the highest levels of government to his role as partner and co-chair of the firm's Congressional Investigations team in Washington, DC, where his practice focuses on advising clients facing congressional investigations, government investigations and other crisis management issues. He is also incorrigibly collaborative, and syncs with clients and their teams to develop strategies that are tailored specifically to them.

Austin has a rare 360-degree view of how Washington's most powerful institutions operate during times of intense scrutiny. Most recently, as Associate Deputy Attorney General in the Biden-Harris Administration, he counseled senior officials, including the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, on all aspects of congressional investigations and risk management. He oversaw the Department of Justice's responses to high-stakes investigations, preparing officials for testimony, responding to subpoenas, and advising on litigation. On a day to day basis, Austin supervised the Office of Legislative Affairs, which is responsible for DOJ’s congressional relations, and the Office of Information Policy, which handles Freedom of Information Act policy and litigation. He also engaged extensively with the Department’s divisions and components, as well as counterparts across the executive branch.

Austin also served as Senior Counsel at the State Department, where he oversaw...

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Commercial litigation
Congressional investigations
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Education

  • Boston College Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, Executive Articles Editor, Boston College Law Review)
  • John Hopkins University (B.A.)

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  • District of Columbia
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
Austin R. Evers
Partner
austin.evers@freshfields.com

T +1 202 777 4709

M +1 202 921 8824

Washington, DC Office

700 13th Street, NW

10th Floor

20005-3960 Washington, DC
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