Raechel Keay Kummer

Partner

Raechel Kummer focuses on complex litigation and high-stakes governmental and internal investigations. Raechel has litigated a range of matters before state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the US Supreme Court. Raechel argued as lead counsel in the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Eleventh Circuits, and successfully represented the District of Columbia as a lead defense counsel in multiple jury trials.

Extended Profile

Raechel recently served as lead counsel in a bid protest litigation in the US Court of Federal Claims. She also has experience briefing on a wide range of issues, including high value tax, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and white collar matters. Raechel serves as general counsel for an international industry exposition and as counsel for a prominent Washington-based trade association. Raechel is also an active member of the firm’s crisis management practice.

Additionally, Raechel has represented a variety of corporations and senior executives in congressional and other governmental investigations. She has defended against government investigations into technology firms, the music industry, and major financial institutions. Raechel has deposed the head of a federal agency and has prepared multiple senior executives to testify in depositions, at trial, and before Congress. She also has conducted confidential internal investigations for major institutions.

selected representations

Represents as lead counsel a nonprofit agency providing employment for individuals with differing abilities through the US AbilityOne Program in litigation before the US Court of Federal Claims
Represented as lead counsel pro bono individuals in the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in a Section 1983 action establishing a constitutional principle on behalf of the hearing impaired
Represented clients in high-profile congressional investigations, including investigations by the Senate Judiciary Committee, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Represented as a lead counsel the District of Columbia in multiple DC Whistleblower Protection Act jury trials and obtained judgment in favor of the District of Columbia
Represented multinational corporations in appellate briefing in significant tax matters before the US Courts of Appeals for the Second and Fifth Circuits
Represents a code development organization in intellectual property and administrative law litigation before state and federal courts
Represented health benefit funds in expedited bankruptcy appeals
Represented a media corporation in successful defense of defamation action