Erek L. Barron, the former United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, has joined Mintz as a member in the firm’s White-Collar Defense & Government Investigations Practice.
He will also lead Mintz’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response team, and his practice will include complex civil, criminal, and regulatory matters. He will work in the District office and in Maryland.
“Erek is a highly respected lawyer with an impressive background both in public service and private practice,” said Bob Bodian, Mintz managing member. “His extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, investigations, and corporate matters—combined with his various high-level positions in government—will bring immediate value to our clients across a broad range of industries.”
As the U.S. Attorney from 2021 to 2025, Barron led one of the nation’s most active federal prosecutors’ offices, managing a staff of approximately 100 attorneys and 75 administrative and support professionals, overseeing all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation involving the United States. In that role, he led significant matters involving white collar crime, cybercrime, national security, and civil enforcement.
Before his appointment as U.S. attorney, Barron was a litigation partner at a national law firm, representing clients in complex civil and criminal cases, internal investigations, and appellate litigation.
Earlier in his career, he served as a state and federal prosecutor, counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, and as a member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team focused on the Department of Justice.
Barron is a former Maryland state legislator and a leader in the legal community, including president-elect of the Maryland State Bar Association and leadership roles with the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Maryland Legal Aid Bureau, and the Maryland Office of the Public Defender.
He earned a bachelor’s from the University of Maryland, a juris doctorate from George Washington University School, and a master of laws in International Law and National Security from Georgetown University Law Center.
“Mintz is known for its litigation prowess, multidisciplinary expertise, and elite client service, which makes it the ideal platform for my return to private practice,” said Barron. “I look forward to working alongside an extraordinary group of talented, dedicated, and experienced professionals and applying my experience to help our clients successfully navigate high-stakes disputes and protect their reputations.”