Drew Austria

About Drew Austria

Drew is a seasoned litigator and strategic advisor with a blend of military, federal and corporate investigations experience. He represents corporations, government contractors, executives, professionals and high-net-worth individuals and their families, in high-stakes matters involving the DOJ, SEC, IRS, CFIUS, federal Inspectors General and Congress. His practice focuses on white collar defense, internal investigations, national security and export-control enforcement and government contracts compliance. Drew is particularly adept at helping clients understand the intricacies of the federal government and withstand regulatory scrutiny with confidence.A former U.S. Navy Judge Advocate (JAG), Drew brings nearly a decade of trial and appellate experience to his practice. While on active duty, Drew served as a prosecutor, trial and appellate defense counsel and legal advisor to senior flag officers. He has tried multiple contested jury trials, argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and led Supreme Court litigation strategy for the Navy’s Appellate Defense Division. Notably, he secured the dismissal of all charges against a Marine in a high-profile misconduct case in Afghanistan—overturned on appeal due to prosecutorial misconduct. Drew counsels clients across industries, including aerospace and defense, financial services, higher education, pharmaceuticals, energy and emerging technology. He frequently leads sensitive internal investigations involving trade-secret theft, economic espionage, data breaches, whistleblower claims, financial fraud, employee misconduct and billing/accounting issues. He manages multi-jurisdictional matters involving federal and state enforcement agencies and advises clients on voluntary disclosures and parallel proceedings. He frequently writes and speaks on topics related to national-security enforcement, such as trade-secret prosecutions and export-control risks.

Experience

1. Partner

   Williams Mullen

   Sep 2025 — Present · Tysons Corner, VA, US

   Alumnus, NAPABA Prospective Partners ProgramAlumnus, Wells Fargo Outside Counsel Leadership ProgramMCCA C-Suite Leadership Program - Level 12•••••26)

Education

• University of Virginia

  B.A

• Vanderbilt University Law School

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Skills

• Westlaw
• Legal Issues
• Defense
• Command
• Courts
• Trials
• Criminal Law
• Navy
• Legal Writing
• Legal Research
• Government