Danielle Rowan is a counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C. office and a member of the White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement practice group.
In her practice, Danielle represents both individual and corporate clients in matters involving allegations of fraud, regulatory non-compliance, or civil liability. Her practice spans a variety of subjects including consumer protection, privacy and cybersecurity, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Representative Matters
- Represented three individuals and a corporate client in an SEC enforcement matter involving a data breach and alleged security vulnerabilities.
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Represents an individual in connection with a criminal investigation in the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) regarding the sale of allegedly defective consumer goods.
- Represented a government contractor in an internal investigation regarding alleged bribery.
- Acted as a seconded, in-house advisor to a consumer products manufacturer regarding product disclosures and advertising.
- Counseled an automobile manufacturer on a new business model involving ride sharing, car sharing, and autonomous vehicles (AV).
Danielle also maintains an active pro bono practice. She spent eight-months as Crowell’s loaned attorney to the Legal Aid Society, representing tenants in D.C. Superior Court. She co-chaired a six-count criminal jury trial in Montgomery County, Maryland and has argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
Danielle earned her B.A. in English from Trinity College and her J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, where she served as an articles editor on the Georgetown Journal of Poverty Law and Policy. During law school, Danielle worked for the Honorable Judge John Mott of D.C. Superior Court and at the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Enforcement Operations. Prior to attending law school, Danielle taught high school English as part of the Teach for America program and earned a M.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, Maryland
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"Divided Government: What the Democrats’ Control of the House of Representatives Means for Congressional Investigations and Business in 2019," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 31, 2019).
Speakers: Kelly T. Currie, James G. Flood, Paul M. Rosen, Byron R. Brown, and Danielle Rowan.
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"Update on Developments in Advertising Law and Consumer Protection," BAA Legal Affairs Committee Webinar
(May 25, 2017).
Presenters: Matthew Cohen, Lauren Aronson, Danielle Rowan, and Chalana N. Williams.
Publications
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"Navigating Cross-Border Criminal Enforcement and 'Allen'" The National Law Journal
(December 29, 2017).
Authors: Paul Rosen, Nimrod Haim Aviad and Danielle Rowan.
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"Court Dismisses FTC’s Unfairness Claims Against D-Link," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(October 6, 2017).
Author: Danielle Rowan.
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"Trampoline Manufacturer Can’t Bounce Away From FTC Trouble," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(June 19, 2017).
Authors: Danielle Rowan and Lauren Aronson.
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"Inside NHTSA's Proposed Cybersecurity Best Practices," Law360
(November 15, 2016).
Authors: Scott L. Winkelman, Peter B. Miller, Kate M. Growley, Danielle Rowan, and Justin Kingsolver.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(October 7, 2016).
Authors: Danielle Rowan, Frederik Van Remoortel and Lisa Weinert.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(October 5, 2016).
Authors: Danielle Rowan, Frederik Van Remoortel and Lisa Weinert.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update - Week of September 28," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(September 28, 2016).
Authors: Danielle Rowan, Frederik Van Remoortel and Lisa Weinert.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update – Week of September 12," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(September 16, 2016).
Authors: Jodi G. Daniel, Danielle Rowan, Frederik Van Remoortel, and Lisa Weinert.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity News Update- 3 Week Summary," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(April 26, 2016).
Authors: Lisa Weinert, Peter B. Miller, Kate M. Growley, Danielle Rowan, and Justin Kingsolver.
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"FTC's New Online Quiz: Which Federal Laws Apply to Your App?" Crowell and Moring's Data Law Insights
(April 7, 2016).
Authors: Jodi G. Daniel, Elliot Golding, and Danielle Rowan.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(April 4, 2016).
Authors: Danielle Rowan and Maida Oringher Lerner.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(March 28, 2016).
Authors: Danielle Rowan and Maida Oringher Lerner.
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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Weekly News Update," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(March 14, 2016).
Authors: Danielle Rowan and Maida Oringher Lerner.
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"Make a Deal Like Mike – Michael Jordan Settles Two Right of Publicity Lawsuits," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(November 24, 2015).
Authors: David Ervin and Danielle Rowan.
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"Key Privacy & Cybersecurity Developments: August 23, 2015 – August 30, 2015," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(September 3, 2015).
Author: Danielle Rowan.
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"Key Privacy & Cybersecurity Developments: August 9, 2015 – August 15, 2015," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(August 18, 2015).
Author: Danielle Rowan.
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"False-and-Misleading-Gram – FDA Issues Warning Letter Based on Kim Kardashian's Instagram Selfie," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(August 18, 2015).
Authors: David Ervin and Danielle Rowan.
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"The Evolving Landscape of Legal Privilege in Internal Investigations," Criminal Justice, Vol. 30, No. 2, American Bar Association
(Summer 2015).
Authors: Janet Levine, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, and Danielle Rowan.
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"Key Privacy & Cybersecurity Developments: August 1, 2015 – August 8, 2015," Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(August 12, 2015).
Author: Danielle Rowan.
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"CPSC Brings Action in Federal Court Against Michaels Stores," Crowell and Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(April 30, 2015).
Authors: Danielle Rowan, Alex Schaefer, and Jini Koh.
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"Drawing the Battle Lines: Recent Challenges to Privilege and Lessons Learned," National Institute on White Collar Crime, New Orleans, LA
(March 2015).
Authors: Janet Levine, Gail Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, and Danielle Rowan.
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"Senate Hearing Examines Internet of Things," Crowell and Moring's Data Law Insights
(February 16, 2015).
Authors: Justin Murphy and Danielle Rowan.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"DOJ Further Encourages Swift Self-Reporting with Changes to Corporate Enforcement Policy,"
White Collar Alert
(December 2, 2019).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Derek A. Hahn, Nimrod Haim Aviad, Danielle Rowan
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"NHTSA Proposes Cybersecurity Best Practices for Automakers,"
Privacy Law Alert
(November 1, 2016).
Contacts: Scott L. Winkelman, Danielle Rowan, Justin Kingsolver, Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US
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"NHTSA Identifies Best Practices Regarding Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements and Protective Orders,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(June 1, 2016).
Contacts: Daniel T. Campbell, Rebecca Baden Chaney, Danielle Rowan
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"Legal Privilege in Internal Investigations Analyzed,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 2, 2015).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, Danielle Rowan
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"Senator Markey Introduces the SPY Car Act to Regulate Automotive Cybersecurity,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(August 2015).
Contacts: Clifford J. Zatz, Rebecca Baden Chaney, Danielle Rowan
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"Contests and Sweepstakes Update,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(July 2015).
Contact: Danielle Rowan
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"CPSC Seeks Civil Penalties Against National Retail Chain,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(April 2015).
Contacts: Alexander H. Schaefer, Danielle Rowan
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"Lawmakers Respond to Record-Breaking Auto Recalls with Proposals for Stricter Regulation,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(March 20, 2015).
Contacts: Daniel T. Campbell, Rebecca Baden Chaney, Danielle Rowan
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"Sunscreen Ingredients' New Path to U.S. Market Approval,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(February 19, 2015).
Contacts: John Fuson, Danielle Rowan
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