Ashurst Perkins Coie has appointed Austin Evers as a partner in its Complex Litigation practice within the firm’s Litigation, Investigations & Advisory division. Based in Washington, D.C., Evers brings more than 15 years of experience advising organizations and government officials on congressional investigations, government inquiries, crisis management, and politically sensitive legal matters.
Evers joins the firm after serving as a partner at another global law firm, where he co-chaired its congressional investigations practice. His experience includes representing major corporations and advising senior executives on matters involving legal, regulatory, political, and reputational risks.
Before entering private practice, Evers held several senior positions in the federal government. He served as associate deputy attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he advised senior officials, including the attorney general and deputy attorney general, on congressional investigations and risk management.
He also previously served as special counsel at the U.S. Department of Defense and senior counsel at the U.S. Department of State.
His background across multiple federal agencies provides experience navigating congressional oversight, government investigations, and matters involving intersecting legal and public policy considerations.
At Ashurst Perkins Coie, Evers will focus on helping clients respond to investigations conducted by federal and state agencies, manage congressional scrutiny, and address high-profile disputes involving complex legal and reputational considerations.
The appointment continues the firm’s expansion of its Litigation, Investigations & Advisory division during 2026.
Other recent additions include partners Prava Palacharla, Adam Severt, and Veronica Onyema, all of whom previously served at the Department of Justice, along with Chad Colton, who joined from another law firm.
Evers earned his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.
Ashurst Perkins Coie operates globally with approximately 3,500 client-facing professionals across 53 offices. The firm advises organizations across several major sectors, including technology, energy and infrastructure, and financial services.
The addition of Evers strengthens the firm’s capabilities in congressional investigations, regulatory matters, and crisis management as clients navigate increasingly complex government oversight and litigation risks.
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“Austin has navigated crises combining legal, political, and reputational risk both from inside the Justice Department and for clients in private practice. His experience guiding major corporations and senior government officials through challenging and sensitive investigations will bring immediate benefit to our clients, our team and our growing practice.”
Shari Brandt And Julia Markley, Co-Chairs Of The Complex Litigation (U.S.) Practice At Ashurst Perkins Coie
“With its extensive roster of technology clients and globally backed resources, Ashurst Perkins Coie is an ideal platform for me to help build a practice centered on strategic responses to investigations by federal and state agencies. I’m not only looking forward to working alongside the firm’s former government lawyers, whose experience is so valuable for clients facing congressional scrutiny, but with its top talent from around the world.”
Austin Evers, Partner In The Complex Litigation Practice At Ashurst Perkins Coie
