Four Decades for Justice
Evan Mehran Norris, a former federal prosecutor, focuses his practice on advising U.S. and multinational companies, boards of directors and senior executives with respect to government and internal investigations, criminal defense, regulatory compliance and related civil litigation.
A member of the Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement Practice and Data Security and Privacy Practice, Mr. Norris advises clients in a broad range of matters from cross‑border investigations to cyber incident response.
An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Norris has represented clients in a variety of sensitive matters concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), trade sanctions, cybersecurity, anti‑money laundering controls, the False Claims Act, digital assets, generative AI and securities fraud. He also regularly provides clients with disclosure and compliance advice, often related to matters with a technology focus. He has worked across many industries, such as banking, fintech, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, aircraft, automotive, consumer products, metals and mining, construction, spirits, pharmaceutical and commercial real estate. Mr. Norris has handled both domestic and cross‑border investigations, including in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Mr. Norris has represented clients before a number of enforcement agencies, including the Criminal, National Security and Tax Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), numerous United States Attorneys’ Offices, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, the New York State Department of Financial Services and numerous state attorneys general.
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Norris served for 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. He was the lead prosecutor of the groundbreaking FIFA case, spearheading a global investigation of corruption in international soccer in one of the most far‑reaching cross‑border corruption cases ever brought by the DOJ. Mr. Norris held a number of leadership positions during his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Chief of the National Security & Cybercrime Section, Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime & Racketeering Section and the first Director of the FIFA Task Force. He also trained other DOJ prosecutors on the conduct of international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations, including the use of MLATs to freeze and seize assets located overseas.
Mr. Norris is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from cybersecurity, cryptoasset and ESG enforcement trends to governance standards for international sports organizations. In November 2022, he appeared in Netflix’s documentary series “FIFA Uncovered,” in which he discussed his role as the prosecutor leading the DOJ’s multi-year corruption investigation. Mr. Norris also regularly publishes articles and resources, among these, “How U.S. Authorities Obtain Foreign Evidence in Cross-Border Investigations,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Americas Investigations Review” (2019-2021), “Regulatory Compliance in the Context of a Cross-Border Data Breach,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Guide to Cyber Investigations” (Second Edition) and “More than Just the Ooki DAO: Lessons for Web3 Companies About Control After bZx,” which he co-authored for Coindesk (October 2022).
Mr. Norris earned a number of awards and commendations for his work as a prosecutor, including the 2017 J. Michael Bradford Memorial Award, presented annually by the National Association of Former United States Attorneys for the most outstanding performance by one of the nation’s federal prosecutors. Since joining Cravath, he has been recognized for his white collar criminal defense work by the Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500 US, as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation and as a leading lawyer in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations by Chambers USA, which describes Mr. Norris as “brilliant and polished” and someone whose “international experience is a real asset for his clients and colleagues.” He has also been selected by Lawdragon as one of “500 Leading Litigators in America”. In 2021 and 2024, Mr. Norris was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Editorial Advisory Board.
Mr. Norris was born in Dallas, Texas. He received a B.A. magna cum laude from Columbia College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was a member of the Legal Aid Bureau. Mr. Norris serves on the board of the Iranian American Bar Association’s New York chapter, and is also a member of the New York City Bar Association and the International Bar Association.
He joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2019.
An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Norris has represented clients in a variety of sensitive matters concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), trade sanctions, cybersecurity, anti‑money laundering controls, the False Claims Act, digital assets, generative AI and securities fraud. He also regularly provides clients with disclosure and compliance advice, often related to matters with a technology focus. He has worked across many industries, such as banking, fintech, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, aircraft, automotive, consumer products, metals and mining, construction, spirits, pharmaceutical and commercial real estate. Mr. Norris has handled both domestic and cross‑border investigations, including in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Mr. Norris has represented clients before a number of enforcement agencies, including the Criminal, National Security and Tax Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), numerous United States Attorneys’ Offices, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, the New York State Department of Financial Services and numerous state attorneys general.
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Norris served for 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. He was the lead prosecutor of the groundbreaking FIFA case, spearheading a global investigation of corruption in international soccer in one of the most far‑reaching cross‑border corruption cases ever brought by the DOJ. Mr. Norris held a number of leadership positions during his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Chief of the National Security & Cybercrime Section, Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime & Racketeering Section and the first Director of the FIFA Task Force. He also trained other DOJ prosecutors on the conduct of international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations, including the use of MLATs to freeze and seize assets located overseas.
Mr. Norris is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from cybersecurity, cryptoasset and ESG enforcement trends to governance standards for international sports organizations. In November 2022, he appeared in Netflix’s documentary series “FIFA Uncovered,” in which he discussed his role as the prosecutor leading the DOJ’s multi-year corruption investigation. Mr. Norris also regularly publishes articles and resources, among these, “How U.S. Authorities Obtain Foreign Evidence in Cross-Border Investigations,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Americas Investigations Review” (2019-2021), “Regulatory Compliance in the Context of a Cross-Border Data Breach,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Guide to Cyber Investigations” (Second Edition) and “More than Just the Ooki DAO: Lessons for Web3 Companies About Control After bZx,” which he co-authored for Coindesk (October 2022).
Mr. Norris earned a number of awards and commendations for his work as a prosecutor, including the 2017 J. Michael Bradford Memorial Award, presented annually by the National Association of Former United States Attorneys for the most outstanding performance by one of the nation’s federal prosecutors. Since joining Cravath, he has been recognized for his white collar criminal defense work by the Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500 US, as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation and as a leading lawyer in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations by Chambers USA, which describes Mr. Norris as “brilliant and polished” and someone whose “international experience is a real asset for his clients and colleagues.” He has also been selected by Lawdragon as one of “500 Leading Litigators in America”. In 2021 and 2024, Mr. Norris was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Editorial Advisory Board.
Mr. Norris was born in Dallas, Texas. He received a B.A. magna cum laude from Columbia College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was a member of the Legal Aid Bureau. Mr. Norris serves on the board of the Iranian American Bar Association’s New York chapter, and is also a member of the New York City Bar Association and the International Bar Association.
He joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2019.
International Bar Association
Iranian American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
Law360
Benchmark Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA
Lawdragon
The Legal 500 US
J. Michael Bradford Memorial Award, National Association of Former United States Attorneys, 2017
Albert L. Gelb Award, New York State Court Officers Association, 2009
Deals & Cases
April 26, 2023
On April 25, 2023, Cravath client British American Tobacco p.l.c. (“BAT”) announced it has reached agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) to resolve previously disclosed investigations into suspicions of sanctions breaches.
Deals & Cases
November 29, 2022
On November 22, 2022, Cravath client Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission addressing historical policies and procedures related to three of GSAM Fundamental Equity group’s ESG investment portfolios. As part of the no‑admit, no‑deny settlement, GSAM agreed to pay $4 million as a civil money penalty.
Deals & Cases
June 01, 2022
On June 1, 2022, Aramex PJSC (“Aramex”), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transport solutions, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to fully acquire Access USA Shipping LLC (“MyUS”), a global technology‑driven platform that enables cross‑border e‑Commerce, for a cash purchase price of $265 million, subject to customary adjustments. Cravath is representing Aramex in connection with the transaction.
Activities & Publications
April 09, 2024
On April 8, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “CISA Proposes Federal Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements for Businesses Across 16 Sectors.” The memo examines the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s recently proposed rule, entitled “Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements,” which sets forth the nation’s first broadly applicable federal cyber incident reporting requirements. The memo summarizes the criteria that will determine what entities will be covered if the rule is adopted as proposed; what will need to be reported; when reports will need to be filed; and other key aspects of the proposed rule.
Activities & Publications
March 21, 2024
Five Cravath partners were selected to serve on Law360’s 2024 Editorial Advisory Boards: Wes Earnhardt (Media & Entertainment), Evan Norris (Cybersecurity & Privacy), Helam Gebremariam (Securities), Bethany A. Pfalzgraf (Mergers & Acquisitions) and Maurio A. Fiore (Private Equity). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
Activities & Publications
March 18, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Cravath hosted its 2024 Web3 Regulatory Forum at its offices in New York. The event brought together lawyers from the Firm, market participants, executives, investors and others for presentations by practitioners, current and former regulators, and interactive roundtables examining the most significant regulatory developments in the digital assets and Web3 space.
Activities & Publications
January 10, 2024
In January 2024, Cravath published the second edition of the Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter, which provides an overview of U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in the data privacy and security field for the last six months of 2023. The Review provides an update on the seven newly‑enacted privacy laws in states including Delaware, Oregon and Texas and on actions by the New York Department of Financial Services that reflect the agency's continued emphasis on strong enforcement of its cybersecurity regulations. This edition also highlights cybersecurity and privacy‑related enforcement and regulatory developments at federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission, provides global enforcement and legislative updates from the European Union and India, and examines the trending topic of tracking pixels.
Activities & Publications
November 08, 2023
On November 6, 2023, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Biden Administration Issues Sweeping Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.” The memo examines an executive order recently signed by President Biden aimed at promoting the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence, which is a significant expansion of the Biden Administration’s 2022 AI Bill of Rights. The memo outlines key provisions of the executive order that are particularly noteworthy for developers and users of AI, including the provisions on guidelines and best practices for AI safety and security, intellectual property, setting industry standards, reporting requirements, labor force and more.
Evan Mehran Norris, a former federal prosecutor, focuses his practice on advising U.S. and multinational companies, boards of directors and senior executives with respect to government and internal investigations, criminal defense, regulatory compliance and related civil litigation.
A member of the Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement Practice and Data Security and Privacy Practice, Mr. Norris advises clients in a broad range of matters from cross‑border investigations to cyber incident response.
An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Norris has represented clients in a variety of sensitive matters concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), trade sanctions, cybersecurity, anti‑money laundering controls, the False Claims Act, digital assets, generative AI and securities fraud. He also regularly provides clients with disclosure and compliance advice, often related to matters with a technology focus. He has worked across many industries, such as banking, fintech, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, aircraft, automotive, consumer products, metals and mining, construction, spirits, pharmaceutical and commercial real estate. Mr. Norris has handled both domestic and cross‑border investigations, including in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Mr. Norris has represented clients before a number of enforcement agencies, including the Criminal, National Security and Tax Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), numerous United States Attorneys’ Offices, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, the New York State Department of Financial Services and numerous state attorneys general.
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Norris served for 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. He was the lead prosecutor of the groundbreaking FIFA case, spearheading a global investigation of corruption in international soccer in one of the most far‑reaching cross‑border corruption cases ever brought by the DOJ. Mr. Norris held a number of leadership positions during his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Chief of the National Security & Cybercrime Section, Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime & Racketeering Section and the first Director of the FIFA Task Force. He also trained other DOJ prosecutors on the conduct of international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations, including the use of MLATs to freeze and seize assets located overseas.
Mr. Norris is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from cybersecurity, cryptoasset and ESG enforcement trends to governance standards for international sports organizations. In November 2022, he appeared in Netflix’s documentary series “FIFA Uncovered,” in which he discussed his role as the prosecutor leading the DOJ’s multi-year corruption investigation. Mr. Norris also regularly publishes articles and resources, among these, “How U.S. Authorities Obtain Foreign Evidence in Cross-Border Investigations,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Americas Investigations Review” (2019-2021), “Regulatory Compliance in the Context of a Cross-Border Data Breach,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Guide to Cyber Investigations” (Second Edition) and “More than Just the Ooki DAO: Lessons for Web3 Companies About Control After bZx,” which he co-authored for Coindesk (October 2022).
Mr. Norris earned a number of awards and commendations for his work as a prosecutor, including the 2017 J. Michael Bradford Memorial Award, presented annually by the National Association of Former United States Attorneys for the most outstanding performance by one of the nation’s federal prosecutors. Since joining Cravath, he has been recognized for his white collar criminal defense work by the Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500 US, as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation and as a leading lawyer in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations by Chambers USA, which describes Mr. Norris as “brilliant and polished” and someone whose “international experience is a real asset for his clients and colleagues.” He has also been selected by Lawdragon as one of “500 Leading Litigators in America”. In 2021 and 2024, Mr. Norris was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Editorial Advisory Board.
Mr. Norris was born in Dallas, Texas. He received a B.A. magna cum laude from Columbia College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was a member of the Legal Aid Bureau. Mr. Norris serves on the board of the Iranian American Bar Association’s New York chapter, and is also a member of the New York City Bar Association and the International Bar Association.
He joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2019.
An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Norris has represented clients in a variety of sensitive matters concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), trade sanctions, cybersecurity, anti‑money laundering controls, the False Claims Act, digital assets, generative AI and securities fraud. He also regularly provides clients with disclosure and compliance advice, often related to matters with a technology focus. He has worked across many industries, such as banking, fintech, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, aircraft, automotive, consumer products, metals and mining, construction, spirits, pharmaceutical and commercial real estate. Mr. Norris has handled both domestic and cross‑border investigations, including in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Mr. Norris has represented clients before a number of enforcement agencies, including the Criminal, National Security and Tax Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), numerous United States Attorneys’ Offices, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, the New York State Department of Financial Services and numerous state attorneys general.
Prior to joining Cravath, Mr. Norris served for 10 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. He was the lead prosecutor of the groundbreaking FIFA case, spearheading a global investigation of corruption in international soccer in one of the most far‑reaching cross‑border corruption cases ever brought by the DOJ. Mr. Norris held a number of leadership positions during his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Chief of the National Security & Cybercrime Section, Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime & Racketeering Section and the first Director of the FIFA Task Force. He also trained other DOJ prosecutors on the conduct of international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations, including the use of MLATs to freeze and seize assets located overseas.
Mr. Norris is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from cybersecurity, cryptoasset and ESG enforcement trends to governance standards for international sports organizations. In November 2022, he appeared in Netflix’s documentary series “FIFA Uncovered,” in which he discussed his role as the prosecutor leading the DOJ’s multi-year corruption investigation. Mr. Norris also regularly publishes articles and resources, among these, “How U.S. Authorities Obtain Foreign Evidence in Cross-Border Investigations,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Americas Investigations Review” (2019-2021), “Regulatory Compliance in the Context of a Cross-Border Data Breach,” which he co-authored for Global Investigation Review’s “Guide to Cyber Investigations” (Second Edition) and “More than Just the Ooki DAO: Lessons for Web3 Companies About Control After bZx,” which he co-authored for Coindesk (October 2022).
Mr. Norris earned a number of awards and commendations for his work as a prosecutor, including the 2017 J. Michael Bradford Memorial Award, presented annually by the National Association of Former United States Attorneys for the most outstanding performance by one of the nation’s federal prosecutors. Since joining Cravath, he has been recognized for his white collar criminal defense work by the Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500 US, as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation and as a leading lawyer in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations by Chambers USA, which describes Mr. Norris as “brilliant and polished” and someone whose “international experience is a real asset for his clients and colleagues.” He has also been selected by Lawdragon as one of “500 Leading Litigators in America”. In 2021 and 2024, Mr. Norris was selected to serve as a member of Law360’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Editorial Advisory Board.
Mr. Norris was born in Dallas, Texas. He received a B.A. magna cum laude from Columbia College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was a member of the Legal Aid Bureau. Mr. Norris serves on the board of the Iranian American Bar Association’s New York chapter, and is also a member of the New York City Bar Association and the International Bar Association.
He joined Cravath in 2017 and was elected a partner in 2019.
International Bar Association
Iranian American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
Law360
Benchmark Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA
Lawdragon
The Legal 500 US
J. Michael Bradford Memorial Award, National Association of Former United States Attorneys, 2017
Albert L. Gelb Award, New York State Court Officers Association, 2009
Deals & Cases
April 26, 2023
On April 25, 2023, Cravath client British American Tobacco p.l.c. (“BAT”) announced it has reached agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) to resolve previously disclosed investigations into suspicions of sanctions breaches.
Deals & Cases
November 29, 2022
On November 22, 2022, Cravath client Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission addressing historical policies and procedures related to three of GSAM Fundamental Equity group’s ESG investment portfolios. As part of the no‑admit, no‑deny settlement, GSAM agreed to pay $4 million as a civil money penalty.
Deals & Cases
June 01, 2022
On June 1, 2022, Aramex PJSC (“Aramex”), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transport solutions, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to fully acquire Access USA Shipping LLC (“MyUS”), a global technology‑driven platform that enables cross‑border e‑Commerce, for a cash purchase price of $265 million, subject to customary adjustments. Cravath is representing Aramex in connection with the transaction.
Activities & Publications
April 09, 2024
On April 8, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “CISA Proposes Federal Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements for Businesses Across 16 Sectors.” The memo examines the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s recently proposed rule, entitled “Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements,” which sets forth the nation’s first broadly applicable federal cyber incident reporting requirements. The memo summarizes the criteria that will determine what entities will be covered if the rule is adopted as proposed; what will need to be reported; when reports will need to be filed; and other key aspects of the proposed rule.
Activities & Publications
March 21, 2024
Five Cravath partners were selected to serve on Law360’s 2024 Editorial Advisory Boards: Wes Earnhardt (Media & Entertainment), Evan Norris (Cybersecurity & Privacy), Helam Gebremariam (Securities), Bethany A. Pfalzgraf (Mergers & Acquisitions) and Maurio A. Fiore (Private Equity). As Editorial Advisory Board members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.
Activities & Publications
March 18, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Cravath hosted its 2024 Web3 Regulatory Forum at its offices in New York. The event brought together lawyers from the Firm, market participants, executives, investors and others for presentations by practitioners, current and former regulators, and interactive roundtables examining the most significant regulatory developments in the digital assets and Web3 space.
Activities & Publications
January 10, 2024
In January 2024, Cravath published the second edition of the Cravath Data Privacy and Security Review newsletter, which provides an overview of U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, alongside U.S. and global enforcement trends and takeaways, in the data privacy and security field for the last six months of 2023. The Review provides an update on the seven newly‑enacted privacy laws in states including Delaware, Oregon and Texas and on actions by the New York Department of Financial Services that reflect the agency's continued emphasis on strong enforcement of its cybersecurity regulations. This edition also highlights cybersecurity and privacy‑related enforcement and regulatory developments at federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission, provides global enforcement and legislative updates from the European Union and India, and examines the trending topic of tracking pixels.
Activities & Publications
November 08, 2023
On November 6, 2023, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Biden Administration Issues Sweeping Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.” The memo examines an executive order recently signed by President Biden aimed at promoting the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence, which is a significant expansion of the Biden Administration’s 2022 AI Bill of Rights. The memo outlines key provisions of the executive order that are particularly noteworthy for developers and users of AI, including the provisions on guidelines and best practices for AI safety and security, intellectual property, setting industry standards, reporting requirements, labor force and more.
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