Andrea Surratt

Overview

Andrea Surratt is the managing partner of Crowell & Moring’s Denver office and is a member of the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group and the Investigations Practice.

Drawing on her extensive background as a former federal prosecutor, Andrea brings both extensive trial experience and strategic counsel to every client engagement, navigating high-stakes criminal and civil government investigations, enforcement actions, regulatory matters, and sensitive internal investigations for institutions and individuals.

A first-chair trial and appellate lawyer, Andrea served more than a decade as federal prosecutor, holding supervisory and leadership roles in both the Southern District of New York and the District of Colorado United States Attorney’s Offices. Andrea was lead counsel on, or supervised, investigations and prosecutions related to fraud, money laundering, national security, cybersecurity, tax evasion, health care fraud, narcotics trafficking, gambling, and digital assets.

As a prosecutor, Andrea gained broad experience coordinating with foreign law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities. She investigated and prosecuted numerous complex cross-border cases involving collection of overseas evidence via the MLAT process and extradition of foreign defendants. Her deep familiarity with international criminal investigations has proven invaluable to multinational companies and financial institutions navigating a growing web of regulatory requirements in today’s globalized environment.

Andrea’s extensive trial experience includes trying numerous cases to verdict and successfully arguing before federal appellate courts. She has also conducted countless evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, and briefings before federal judges, enabling her to develop a deep fluency with every aspect of courtroom procedure and litigation. As a result, clients value Andrea’s ability to craft innovative and practical strategies that safeguard their interests in court, while leading investigations, and during negotiations.

Andrea has received numerous awards for her work as a prosecutor, including the Department of Justice’s Director’s Award; the Federal Drug Agents Foundation True American Hero Award; and the ICE Director’s Protecting the Homeland Award. She is recognized by colleagues and clients for her commitment to excellence, collaborative approach, and relentless pursuit of positive outcomes for her clients.

Career & Education

Department of Justice: United States Attorneys' Office
District of Colorado (2017–2024)
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Cybercrime and National Security Section, 2017–2024
Digital Currency Coordinator/Digital Asset Coordinator, 2017–2024
Senior Litigation Counsel, 2020–2022

Southern District of New York (2010–2017)
Chief, Narcotics Unit, 2016–2017
Regional Director, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, 2016–2017
- Department of Justice: United States Attorneys' Office
  District of Colorado (2017–2024)
  Assistant U.S. Attorney, Cybercrime and National Security Section, 2017–2024
  Digital Currency Coordinator/Digital Asset Coordinator, 2017–2024
  Senior Litigation Counsel, 2020–2022
  
  Southern District of New York (2010–2017)
  Chief, Narcotics Unit, 2016–2017
  Regional Director, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, 2016–2017
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A. Finance & B.A. Economics
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
- University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A. Finance & B.A. Economics
Colorado
New York
District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Virginia (Inactive)
- Colorado
- New York
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Virginia (Inactive)
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, New York, NY, 2009
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, New York, NY, 2009
Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association

Andrea's Insights

Press Coverage | 06.30.25

Crowell & Moring Lands Microsoft Atty For Int'l Trade Group

Firm News | 3 min read | 06.30.25
Former Microsoft Assistant General Counsel Scott Wise Joins Crowell & Moring
Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.11.25
The FCPA Pause Is Over: Trump DOJ Issues Long-Awaited FCPA Investigations and Enforcement Guidelines
Client Alert | 5 min read | 05.28.25
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Government Contractor Under Federal Wire Fraud Law Despite Lack of Economic Harm

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Recognition

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Director’s Award for Protecting the Homeland, 2023
HSI Denver: Team Award – Cyber and Emerging Technologies, 2023
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Secretary’s Award, 2023
U.S. Department of Justice: Director’s Award, 2018
U.S. Federal Drug Agents Foundation: True American Hero Award, 2016