Kevin Y. Coleman

Kevin Y. Coleman is an associate at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, D.C., where he represents corporations and individuals in high-stakes government and internal investigations. His practice focuses on white-collar defense, anti-corruption compliance, and sensitive matters involving allegations of fraud, employee misconduct, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Kevin also advises multinational clients on risk assessments and compliance program design and enhancement.

Kevin earned his J.D., with Highest Honors, from The George Washington University Law School in 2021. He served as Articles Editor of The George Washington Law Review and won Best Brief in the 2020 Van Vleck Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Mitchell College in 2018, where he served as Student Body President.

Kevin Y. Coleman began his legal career with a clerkship for the Honorable Gabriel W. Gorenstein in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (2021–2022). During law school, he gained hands-on experience through internships at the U.S. Department of Justice (Criminal Division, Appellate and Public Integrity Sections), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C., and the chambers of Judge Amy Berman Jackson.

Kevin is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. His recent work includes assisting clients in internal investigations, defending against government enforcement actions, and contributing to high-profile litigation efforts.

In addition to his private practice, Kevin Y. Coleman maintains a strong pro bono commitment, having represented indigent defendants, civil rights plaintiffs, and nonprofit organizations in federal courts. His blend of litigation skill, investigative insight, and policy understanding positions him as a trusted advocate in complex regulatory and enforcement matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Covington & Burling LLP
• Member, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• The George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mitchell College
  BA with Cum Laude

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