Bryana A. Bowman

Associate

Overview

Bryana Bowman is an associate in the Government Contracts Group in the firm’s Washington D.C. office.  Her practice primarily involves government investigations and enforcement actions, with a focus on matters arising under the False Claims Act (FCA). Bryana collaborates with a team of attorneys to advise clients on complex regulatory landscapes, conducting internal investigations, and responding to civil investigative demands and subpoenas.

During law school, Bryana honed her analytical skills while working as a paralegal specialist with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Fraud Section. In this capacity, she supported various FCA investigations and litigation related to allegations of healthcare and procurement fraud.

Before joining Crowell & Moring, Bryana worked at another large firm where she developed a practice concentrating on regulatory advising and government investigations work.

Career & Education

    • U.S. Department of Justice
      • Paralegal Specialist, Department of Justice, Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, 2020–2024
    • U.S. Department of Justice
      • Paralegal Specialist, Department of Justice, Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, 2020–2024
    • American University Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2024
      Administrative Law Review, Senior Staffer
    • University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., 2017
    • American University Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2024
      Administrative Law Review, Senior Staffer
    • University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., 2017
    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia

Bryana's Insights

Client Alert | 1 min read | 09.22.26

SBA Extends Deadline for Comments on Historic Overhaul of Size Standards

On September 21, 2026, the Small Business Administration announced an extension of the comment period for two previously proposed rules that, as currently constructed, would significantly expand the pool of entities eligible to qualify for small business set-aside procurements. The extension is slated to be formally published on September 24, 2026.  While the comment period was originally to close on September 21, in response to requests for additional time, SBA has extended the comment period for an additional 60 days with comments now due by November 20, 2026....

Recognition

  • DOJ Civil Division, Special Commendation Award for Outstanding Service in the Civil Division, 2024
  • DOJ Civil Division Award for Excellence in Paralegal Support, 2024
  • Council of the Inspectors General On Integrity and Efficiency Award for Excellence, 2024

Bryana's Insights

Client Alert | 1 min read | 09.22.26

SBA Extends Deadline for Comments on Historic Overhaul of Size Standards

On September 21, 2026, the Small Business Administration announced an extension of the comment period for two previously proposed rules that, as currently constructed, would significantly expand the pool of entities eligible to qualify for small business set-aside procurements. The extension is slated to be formally published on September 24, 2026.  While the comment period was originally to close on September 21, in response to requests for additional time, SBA has extended the comment period for an additional 60 days with comments now due by November 20, 2026....

Bryana's Insights

Client Alert | 1 min read | 09.22.26

SBA Extends Deadline for Comments on Historic Overhaul of Size Standards

On September 21, 2026, the Small Business Administration announced an extension of the comment period for two previously proposed rules that, as currently constructed, would significantly expand the pool of entities eligible to qualify for small business set-aside procurements. The extension is slated to be formally published on September 24, 2026.  While the comment period was originally to close on September 21, in response to requests for additional time, SBA has extended the comment period for an additional 60 days with comments now due by November 20, 2026....