For more than two decades, Jason Criss has guided clients through challenging government inquiries and complex internal reviews and investigations. He has played a leading role in many high-profile and sensitive engagements, including matters highlighted by Law360 (2018 and 2019) and the National Law Journal (2021) when those publications named Covington’s White Collar Defense and Investigations practice White Collar Group of the Year.
As a senior member of Covington’s Institutional Culture and Social Responsibility Practice Group, Jason has led significant investigations into workplace culture, DEI issues, and reports of sexual misconduct and workplace harassment. He currently is co-leading racial equity assessments for two leading corporations.
In his White Collar Defense and Investigations practice, Jason advises clients on compliance issues, represents corporations and individuals in government investigations, and conducts internal investigations into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other statutes.
Jason has represented a wide array of clients, including:
- Several of the world’s largest consumer goods companies in FCPA investigations;
- A global, publicly-traded company in a criminal antitrust investigation into its hiring practices;
- A number of leading independent schools and other non-profit organizations in sexual misconduct and bullying investigations; and
- Individuals in investigations conducted by the United States Department of Justice, the SEC, and other regulators.
Jason also has an active and varied pro bono practice, including his work as media counsel for several non-profit news organizations. He is one of the leaders of the firm’s Kurt Wimmer Media Freedom Pro Bono Initiative. The American Lawyer recognized the Wimmer Initiative’s work to protect and advance media freedom with its 2023 Tony Mauro Media Lawyer Award.
Jason has served on the boards and on governance committees for non-profits organizations including Temple Shaaray Tefila, Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, and the Hunter College High School Alumnae/i Association.
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