Alexandra Brooks

Associate | She/Her/Hers

Overview

Alexandra Brooks handles complex government investigations, enforcement actions, and other regulatory compliance matters. Her practice focuses on the False Claims Act (FCA) and other federal fraud investigations, as well as qui tam relator suits, against both individuals and companies, including government contractors and health care organizations.

Alexandra helps clients strategically navigate a range of investigations, including from the Department of Justice, federal Inspectors General with agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Trade Commission, grand juries, Attorneys General, and Congress. In all cases, she ensures thorough and thoughtful defense and compliance with government inquiries to best safeguard client interests within the complex modern investigative landscape.

Alexandra conducts in-depth internal investigations and compliance reviews to identify and address potential compliance concerns or liability, minimize risk exposure, and proactively achieve favorable outcomes.

Alexandra is also committed to pro bono work, mainly appellate litigation, including filing a civil rights amicus brief on behalf of a nonprofit focused on protecting the rights of children and representing survivors of domestic violence.

Alexandra has been recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense: White Collar. Before joining Crowell & Moring, Alexandra worked as a government investigations associate at a national law firm, where she advised individual and corporate clients on compliance with the FCA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. She also previously practiced with a complex litigation firm on class and mass actions.

Career & Education

    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., high honors, 2020
    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A., psychology and political science, 2016
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., high honors, 2020
    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A., psychology and political science, 2016
    • District of Columbia
    • Missouri
    • District of Columbia
    • Missouri
  • Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Women’s White Collar Defense Association
    • American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
    • DC Bar, Government Contracts and Litigation Communities 

    Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Women’s White Collar Defense Association
    • American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
    • DC Bar, Government Contracts and Litigation Communities 

Alexandra's Insights

Firm News | 5 min read | 08.20.26

Crowell & Moring Earns Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition, with Two Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year

Washington – August 20, 2026: The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 57 of the firm's attorneys in its 2027 edition, a testament to the firm's deep bench of legal talent across practices and offices nationwide. In addition, 29 attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, recognizing outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers. ...

Alexandra's Insights

Firm News | 5 min read | 08.20.26

Crowell & Moring Earns Top Honors in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition, with Two Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year

Washington – August 20, 2026: The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 57 of the firm's attorneys in its 2027 edition, a testament to the firm's deep bench of legal talent across practices and offices nationwide. In addition, 29 attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, recognizing outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers. ...