George D. Carry

Associate

Overview

George D. Carry helps clients navigate the increasingly complex and contentious discovery challenges that arise in high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and other data-intensive matters. With nearly 20 years of experience dedicated exclusively to electronic discovery and information management, George works closely with clients and case teams to develop practical, defensible, and cost-effective discovery strategies tailored to the needs of each matter. 

George advises clients across the full discovery lifecycle, from litigation readiness and preservation to production strategy and discovery-related data management. Proficient in managing complex, large-scale review workflows, George frequently supervises teams of review attorneys, including in multidistrict litigation. He leverages technology-assisted review, continuous active learning, advanced analytics, and generative artificial intelligence tools to help case teams identify and prioritize the information that matters most. He regularly coordinates with litigation teams, clients, vendors, and review attorneys to translate discovery obligations and objectives into efficient workflows that support the broader goals of the case. 

Clients and case teams rely on George for his ability to combine legal judgment with a deep understanding of e-discovery technology and operations. He identifies practical solutions early, anticipates discovery risks, and helps teams make informed decisions about scope, process, technology, and cost. His experience includes complex commercial disputes, internal investigations, and government investigations. 

Before joining Crowell & Moring, George served as lead e-discovery counsel at a Washington, D.C.-based law firm, where he worked closely with litigation and trial teams on discovery readiness, document collection and review strategy, electronically stored information governance, discovery spend management, and developments in e-discovery law and technology. 

George also helps develop and present continuing legal education programs on developments in e-discovery law, evolving technology, and practice. This focus helps George bring current, practical thinking to the discovery challenges facing his clients and case teams. 

Career & Education

    • University of Virginia, B.A., 2002
    • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2005
    • University of Virginia, B.A., 2002
    • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2005
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
  • Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists

    Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists

Representative Matters

  • Directed the e-discovery strategy for collections, technology-assisted review, and productions in large-scale health care insurance recovery litigations.
  • Managed e-discovery collections and review for a high-profile defense contractor involved in a government contract dispute.
  • Advised a health system pursuing a proposed merger before the Federal Trade Commission on defensible data collection and document review team management.
  • Conducted antitrust compliance auditing for a large U.S. rail transportation company.
  • Represented a major U.S. airline in consumer protection litigation.
  • Represented AT&T in its acquisition of Time Warner.