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Andrea Surratt

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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

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.09.26

DOJ Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division

On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This new division will be dedicated to the centralized, coordinated investigation and prosecution of fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. AAG Blanche acknowledged that, while DOJ has a “storied history of combatting fraud,” DOJ has “never adopted a comprehensive and coordinated approach to investigating and prosecuting fraud against taxpayer dollars and tax-payer funded programs.” The NFED was created to close that gap with its core mission being to “zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.”...

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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

Andrea's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.09.26

DOJ Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division

On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This new division will be dedicated to the centralized, coordinated investigation and prosecution of fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. AAG Blanche acknowledged that, while DOJ has a “storied history of combatting fraud,” DOJ has “never adopted a comprehensive and coordinated approach to investigating and prosecuting fraud against taxpayer dollars and tax-payer funded programs.” The NFED was created to close that gap with its core mission being to “zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.”...

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Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.09.26

DOJ Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division

Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.12.26

DOJ Releases First-Ever Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy

Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.21.26

Atlantic Biologicals Opioid DPA: DOJ Continues Ramp Up of Criminal Corporate Healthcare Enforcement

Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.13.26

Colorado Judge Quashes DOJ Gender-Related Care Subpoena

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Practices

Andrea's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.09.26

DOJ Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division

On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This new division will be dedicated to the centralized, coordinated investigation and prosecution of fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. AAG Blanche acknowledged that, while DOJ has a “storied history of combatting fraud,” DOJ has “never adopted a comprehensive and coordinated approach to investigating and prosecuting fraud against taxpayer dollars and tax-payer funded programs.” The NFED was created to close that gap with its core mission being to “zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.”...

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