Brentnie Brown

Associate

Overview

Brentnie Brown is an associate in the Litigation and Health Care groups in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office. Brentnie represents numerous companies in the health care and health care technology industries in a variety of litigation matters. She has experience in civil investigative demands, False Claim Act matters, contractual disputes, class actions, and regulatory advice.

Brentnie regularly co-authors client alerts offering insights into key litigation trends and developments. Some of her recent publications include Three-Clicks You’re Out? The FTC’s Action against Uber Showcases That Businesses Need to Provide Transparent Cancellation Processes and ClassPass’ Petition for Rehearing Will Tell the Future of Sign-In Wrap Agreements on the Internet.

Prior to law school, Brentnie was a compliance officer for the City of Dallas, where she reviewed and enforced city ordinances and participated in municipal and district court hearings.

Brentnie received her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Career & Education

    • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2023
    • University of Texas at Dallas, M.S., magna cum laude, 2018
    • University of North Texas, B.A., 2014
    • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2023
    • University of Texas at Dallas, M.S., magna cum laude, 2018
    • University of North Texas, B.A., 2014
    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia

Brentnie's Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 11.03.25

ICE Is Suddenly At The Door: How Retailers, Hospitals, And Hotels Can Survive The Surprise Visitor

Imagine a typical morning at your retail store, hospital, or hotel—customers are arriving, staff are busy, and suddenly, federal agents from ICE appear at your front desk. The surprise is real, but panic does not have to be. Unannounced inspections conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspectors have been occurring for years, but in recent months, ICE has ramped up inspection visits across the service sector, targeting I-9 compliance and employment records. These visits are not always dramatic raids; more often, they are routine checks that can escalate if your team is not prepared....

Brentnie's Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 11.03.25

ICE Is Suddenly At The Door: How Retailers, Hospitals, And Hotels Can Survive The Surprise Visitor

Imagine a typical morning at your retail store, hospital, or hotel—customers are arriving, staff are busy, and suddenly, federal agents from ICE appear at your front desk. The surprise is real, but panic does not have to be. Unannounced inspections conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspectors have been occurring for years, but in recent months, ICE has ramped up inspection visits across the service sector, targeting I-9 compliance and employment records. These visits are not always dramatic raids; more often, they are routine checks that can escalate if your team is not prepared....