Rachel V. Stevens
Overview
With over 20 years of experience, Rachel Stevens is a seasoned litigator focusing on general commercial and impact litigation, and recovery opportunities for clients. She has advised a broad range of clients, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, major media companies, individual employees, and financial services firms on issues such as product liability litigation, defamation claims, contract disputes, employment advice, and insurance coverage. Rachel approaches all her matters with the dual goal of providing outstanding client service and efficient yet innovative legal strategies.
Career & Education
- New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, EMPA, 2020
- University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2004
- Barnard College, Columbia University, B.A., cum laude, Urban Affairs, 1995
- New York
Rachel's Insights
Publication | 08.27.25
False Claims Act Qui Tam Actions Won’t Doom Public Universities
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.26.25
Crowell & Moring Honors Recipients of 26th Annual George Bailey Public Service Awards
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.14.25
The New Discourse Around DEI: The Evolving DEI Landscape at Colleges and Universities
Press Coverage | 11.13.23
Representative Matters
- Representing over five thousand public school teachers in employment discrimination case against New York City Board of Education, recovering $2 billion for the class.
- Representing major restaurant chain in dispute with insurance carrier over coverage of alleged violations of wage transparency statute.
- Defended international media company again libel and defamation claims brought by professional athletes.
- Represented major pharmaceutical company in securities class action matter and multi-district product liability litigation.
- Advising major public university on possible False Claim Act liability in connection with federal grants and contracts.
- Representing nonprofit organizations in review of programs and hiring practices to evaluate risk and provide guidance for maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Working with major anti-poverty organization to evaluate state preemption laws and strengthen local government self-rule.
Rachel's Insights
Publication | 08.27.25
False Claims Act Qui Tam Actions Won’t Doom Public Universities
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.26.25
Crowell & Moring Honors Recipients of 26th Annual George Bailey Public Service Awards
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.14.25
The New Discourse Around DEI: The Evolving DEI Landscape at Colleges and Universities
Press Coverage | 11.13.23
Insights
“Keeping the USA PATRIOT Act in Check One Material Witness at a Time”
|2003
Center for National Security Studies v. United States Department of Justice, 81 N.C. L. REV. 2157
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Rachel's Insights
Publication | 08.27.25
False Claims Act Qui Tam Actions Won’t Doom Public Universities
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.26.25
Crowell & Moring Honors Recipients of 26th Annual George Bailey Public Service Awards
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.14.25
The New Discourse Around DEI: The Evolving DEI Landscape at Colleges and Universities
Press Coverage | 11.13.23