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Kelsey Clinton

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Overview

Kelsey Clinton is a member of Crowell’s International Trade and White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement practices, based in Washington, DC.  She represents a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial institutions, public and private universities, and non-profits.

In her practice, Kelsey handles both internal and government-facing investigations involving various federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).  She also has experience guiding clients in strategic responses to Congressional inquiries and subpoenas, and in preparing clients for both criminal and civil trials.

Beyond her investigative work, Kelsey provides counseling and regulatory guidance on anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, as well as sanctions and export controls, assisting clients in staying compliant, reducing risks, and resolving potential regulatory challenges.

Before joining Crowell, Kelsey clerked for the Honorable Eli J. Richardson in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Career & Education

    • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
      Law Clerk, Honorable Eli J. Richardson, 2021–2022
    • Department of Justice: U.S. Attorneys' Office
      Intern, Major Crimes Division, 2019
    • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
      Law Clerk, Honorable Eli J. Richardson, 2021–2022
    • Department of Justice: U.S. Attorneys' Office
      Intern, Major Crimes Division, 2019

    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude
    • Stanford Law School, J.D., 2021
    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude
    • Stanford Law School, J.D., 2021

    • District of Columbia
    • Tennessee
    • District of Columbia
    • Tennessee

Kelsey's Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 08.26.26

The Risky Fifth: A Long Hot Summer in Congressional Jurisprudence

It has been an eventful summer for followers of congressional oversight, with significant implications for individuals and organizations of all stripes. As we move closer to the midterms and then the 2028 general election, private entities both in the U.S. and overseas will find themselves increasingly pulled into the middle of clashes between Republicans and Democrats — and those disputes are inevitable, regardless of election outcome....

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Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 08.26.26

The Risky Fifth: A Long Hot Summer in Congressional Jurisprudence

Publication | 06.30.26

DOJ’s National Security Division Announces First Declination Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy With Parallel BIS Settlement

Client Alert | 7 min read | 06.24.26

DOJ’s National Security Division Announces First Declination Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy With Parallel BIS Settlement

Blog Post | 06.24.26

DOJ’s National Security Division Announces First Declination Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy With Parallel BIS Settlement

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Practices

Kelsey's Insights

Client Alert | 6 min read | 08.26.26

The Risky Fifth: A Long Hot Summer in Congressional Jurisprudence

It has been an eventful summer for followers of congressional oversight, with significant implications for individuals and organizations of all stripes. As we move closer to the midterms and then the 2028 general election, private entities both in the U.S. and overseas will find themselves increasingly pulled into the middle of clashes between Republicans and Democrats — and those disputes are inevitable, regardless of election outcome....

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