Graham Cronogue

Graham focuses on complex transnational and international disputes. He has secured important victories throughout the United States and abroad. A former federal law clerk, Graham has deep experience in handling both business-to-business disputes and controversies with the United States Government and other sovereigns.

His private disputes practice covers contract disputes, fraud and bribery allegations, arbitrations, employment litigation, and shareholder claims. A member of Baker McKenzie’s Trade Secrets Practice, Graham also regularly assists clients in protecting their intellectual property. He has assisted clients in seizing stolen materials and has obtained favorable rulings on both damages and injunctive relief.

Graham routinely handles disputes with the United States Government and other regulators. He has successfully represented clients conducting internal investigations, challenging agency actions under the Administrative Procedures Act, facing allegations under the False Claims Act, and opposing criminal indictments or forfeiture actions. Graham also uses his disputes experience to help clients proactively avoid these conflicts. To that end, he has assisted government contractors in submitting and negotiating bids, setting up compliance and training programs, and monitoring implementation. He has also led several internal investigations in response to government inquiries, internal reports, or news reports.

Graham maintains a robust civil and criminal pro bono practice. He obtained a favorable judgment in a fraud and breach of contract matter in the District of Columbia, won an injunction in another matter in North Carolina, authored a Supreme Court amicus brief on behalf of a criminal justice organization, and secured the release of a (now former) juvenile lifer. He was awarded High Honors from the District of Columbia for his pro bono efforts.