Alyssa C. Alvarez

Associate

Overview

Alyssa Alvarez is based in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where she is a member of the Antitrust and Competition and International Dispute Resolution groups.

Alyssa supports clients on a wide variety of antitrust and competition issues, including civil litigation, investigations, and transactions. Within her international dispute resolutions practice, Alyssa assists clients in international litigation and arbitration matters, including commercial and investment arbitration.

Alyssa maintains an active pro bono practice, primarily focused on civil and human rights issues.

She earned a B.S. in Economics, a minor in Business Law, and a certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University. Alyssa received her J.D., from The George Washington University Law School, with a concentration in International and Comparative Law.

As a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, Alyssa served as the first Black Editor-in-Chief of GW’s International Law in Domestics Courts Journal and as President of the Black Law Students Association. Alyssa was awarded the 2022 Jeanette A. Michael Memorial Scholarship by the GW Law Association of Black Law Alumni for her shared commitment to promoting the advancement of Black American legal professionals.

Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, Alyssa was a clinic research sssistant in the GW Small Business Clinic, a student attorney in the GW Civil and Human Rights Law Clinic, a legal intern for various entities, including  the FCC’s International Bureau (Global Strategies and Negotiations Division), the Department of Defense’s Military Commissions Defense Organization, and the State Attorney’s Office for Palm Beach County, FL (15th Judicial Circuit).

Career & Education

    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., International and Comparative Law Concentration, 2023
    • Florida Atlantic University, B.S., magna cum laude, Economics, Business Law, 2019
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., International and Comparative Law Concentration, 2023
    • Florida Atlantic University, B.S., magna cum laude, Economics, Business Law, 2019
    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia
    • President, Black Law Student Association, The George Washington University Law School
    • Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills Board, The George Washington University Law School
    • Editor-in-Chief, International Law in Domestic Courts Journal, The George Washington University Law School
    • Member, American Bar Association
    • President, Black Law Student Association, The George Washington University Law School
    • Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills Board, The George Washington University Law School
    • Editor-in-Chief, International Law in Domestic Courts Journal, The George Washington University Law School
    • Member, American Bar Association

Alyssa's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.31.26

DOJ Revitalizes Expedited Review Process for Second Requests, Giving Some Deals a Faster Path to Clearance

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced that it will again use targeted Second Request investigations and released a revised Model Timing Agreement, another signal that this Antitrust Division continues to take a more business friendly approach toward merger review. The model introduces an optional “Expedited Consideration” process that gives merging parties the option to address discrete competitive concerns identified by the DOJ before undertaking full Second Request compliance....

Recognition

  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, High Honors, 2024–2025

Alyssa's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.31.26

DOJ Revitalizes Expedited Review Process for Second Requests, Giving Some Deals a Faster Path to Clearance

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced that it will again use targeted Second Request investigations and released a revised Model Timing Agreement, another signal that this Antitrust Division continues to take a more business friendly approach toward merger review. The model introduces an optional “Expedited Consideration” process that gives merging parties the option to address discrete competitive concerns identified by the DOJ before undertaking full Second Request compliance....

Alyssa's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.31.26

DOJ Revitalizes Expedited Review Process for Second Requests, Giving Some Deals a Faster Path to Clearance

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced that it will again use targeted Second Request investigations and released a revised Model Timing Agreement, another signal that this Antitrust Division continues to take a more business friendly approach toward merger review. The model introduces an optional “Expedited Consideration” process that gives merging parties the option to address discrete competitive concerns identified by the DOJ before undertaking full Second Request compliance....