Erin Harrigan is a white collar litigator in Troutman Pepper Locke's State Attorneys General practice and Regulatory Investigations, Strategy & Enforcement group. She handles federal and state government investigations and enforcement actions across the country.
Erin has lead teams defending against white collar criminal matters and complex civil litigation involving federal and state regulations and is recognized for her strategic skills in the courtroom on behalf of her clients. She is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA as a leading attorney for White Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Virginia.
Erin also advises clients on regulatory compliance, helping clients navigate the rules, regulations, and policy provisions affecting highly regulated industries, such as government contracting, health care, higher education, pharmaceuticals, consumer financing, and multi-family housing. Additionally, Erin directs internal investigations for clients facing allegations of noncompliance and misconduct.
Erin’s strategies are informed by years of work as a federal prosecutor. As Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia, she prosecuted and investigated public corruption, money laundering, regulatory offenses, human trafficking and fraud cases. Erin also served as Virginia Assistant Attorney General, positioning her to assist clients facing inquiries from state attorneys general.