Erek L. Barron, formerly the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, has been named a partner at Mintz, taking on a leadership role in the firm’s white collar defense and government investigations practice. His addition to the firm was announced earlier this week.
Barron will helm Mintz’s crisis management and strategic response team, addressing complex civil, criminal, and regulatory matters. During his tenure as U.S. Attorney, Barron directed substantial cases including False Claims Act settlements and civil rights resolutions in the healthcare and public sectors. His leadership at Mintz underscores the growing prominence of former federal prosecutors transitioning into private practice to leverage their regulatory and litigation expertise.
The firm sees Barron’s in-depth knowledge of enforcement priorities and institutional frameworks as a critical asset for navigating high-stakes investigations and compliance concerns. The full announcement can be found here.