Kevin Carroll

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Kevin Carroll (LinkedIn) is a Partner in the Fluet law firm’s Litigation + Investigations Practice, specializing in high-stakes matters involving congressional, criminal, government, and internal investigations, while also maintaining expertise in complex national security litigation. He provides sophisticated counsel to businesses navigating critical regulatory frameworks, including Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA), International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations (ITAR/EAR), Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and comprehensive cybersecurity compliance protocols.

Drawing from his distinguished public service career, he previously served as senior counsel to Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King. His national security credentials include service as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) case officer, where he conducted critical operations in Iraq and New York. He also served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Thomas Platt in the Eastern District of New York.

In his military career, he served with distinction for thirty years in the Army and its reserve, culminating in his service as a deputy commander of the National Ground Intelligence Center. His extensive deployment history spans multiple theaters, including Bosnia, Hungary, Cuba, Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen. He has held key positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, on the Joint Staff and Army Staff, and served as an intelligence officer for special operations units, including the National Missions Force.

A respected voice in national security and legal matters, he regularly contributes analysis and commentary to leading publications including Bloomberg Law, Law 360, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. His expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, NBC News, The New York Times, and Politico. He is a sought-after speaker who addresses prestigious organizations including the American Bar Association, Association of Corporate Counsel, International Stability Operations Association, and U.S. Departments of State and Treasury. He maintains active involvement with Business Executives for National Security and Culper Connect.