Erin Harrigan

Practice Areas

Criminal & Government Investigations, Internal Investigations, Appellate, Healthcare, Whistleblower Claims & Qui Tam

Career

Erin Harrigan is a Partner in Gentry Locke’s Criminal & Government Investigations practice group. Erin guides clients through federal and state government investigations and enforcement actions and has directed internal investigations for businesses confronting allegations of misconduct. Chambers USA recognized Erin in 2021 as a leading attorney for White Collar Investigations in Virginia, one of the legal industry’s most prestigious rankings and a distinction that is awarded based on a commitment to the qualities most valued by a client. Erin previously served as Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia, based in Charlottesville, where she prosecuted and investigated public corruption, money laundering, regulatory offenses, human trafficking and fraud cases of local origin and involving multi-national corporations. Erin was recognized for her work as Lead Prosecuting Attorney for the Organized Crime & Drug Enforcement Task Force with the OCDETF National Director’s Award. As a former Virginia Assistant Attorney General, Erin is particularly well-suited to assist clients facing inquiries from state Attorneys General.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Women’s White Collar Criminal Defense Association

Federal Bar Association, Richmond

Virginia Bar Association, Criminal Section