Jan 2021–Present
Current role
Adjunct Professor of International Litigation
The George Washington University Law School
Washington, District of Columbia
Education, Curriculum and TeachingTeacher / Professor
About
Graham Cronogue is an experienced litigator in Baker McKenzie's North America Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice Group. Graham has extensive experience handling complex commercial matters for corporations and individuals, and he has secured important victories at trial, during arbitration, and in the dispositive motion phase.
Roles
Jun 2016–Present
Current role
Partner
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
Civil LitigationInternational Trade LawCybersecurityCriminal DefenseWhite Collar CrimeIntellectual Property Attorney
Sep 2014–Jun 2016
Former role
Law Clerk
U.S. District Court
(appointed)District of Columbia
Law ClerkResearchLegal Assistance
Sep 2013–Aug 2014
Former role
Law Clerk
U.S. District Court
(appointed)New Jersey, District of
Law ClerkResearchLegal Assistance
Representative matters
Arbitration Experience
September 2025
Represented international investment firm in fraud and breach of contract arbitration hearing; obtained favorable award on all claims and counterclaims, with award of attorneys' fees. Represented global electronics company in breach of contract arbitration hearing; obtained favorable award on all claims, with award of attorneys' fees. Represented global construction company in breach of contract arbitration involving billion dollar project; obtained favorable award on all claims and counterclaims, with award of attorneys' fees. Representing aerospace company in joint venture dispute. Represented multiple sovereigns and private companies in enforcement proceedings and litigated complicated FSIA issues.
Federal and State Court Experience
September 2025
Defended international news company facing breach of contract allegations; obtained full defense ruling on a summary judgment motion. Defended global technology company in IP infringement trial; obtained favorable settlement prior to verdict. Representing ultra-high net worth family in multibillion-dollar international dispute across a number of jurisdictions. Obtained and executed ex parte seizure orders under, among other things, the Defend Trade Secrets Act. Obtained dismissal of breach of contract and fraud actions against global bank; dismissal subsequently affirmed.
Government Contracting and Development Bank Experience
September 2025
Defended global engineering company facing criminal and civil allegations regarding USD 1 billion project and obtained favorable civil, criminal, and agency-level resolution. Defended consulting firm facing criminal investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings across a number of jurisdictions. Guided SaaS company through full internal audit of government contract capabilities and systems Defended cyber security company against suspension and debarment proceeding.
Recognition
Honors
"Ones to Watch" in Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers
January 2025
"Ones to Watch" in Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers
January 2025
Publications & speeches
Legal Professional Privilege and Professional Secrecy in the US (New York and California): Overview
Thomson Reuters, Practical Law
September 2025
Co-author, July 2023, 2024, 2025
Legal Professional Privilege and Professional Secrecy in the US (New York and California): Overview
Thomson Reuters, Practical Law
September 2025
Co-author, March 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Mediation: Overview (United States)
Thomson Reuters, Practical Law
September 2025
Co-author, March 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The Future of False Claims Act Litigation
LawFare
October 2023
With the Biden administration's new focus on cybersecurity compliance for government contractors, and the risks associated with the False Claims Act, cybersecurity compliance should climb to (or near) the top of any contractor’s list of priorities.
Washington, DC Circuit's Ruling in Honeywell Reins in Large False Claims Act Damages
Baker McKenzie InsightPlus
October 2021
On 30 August 2022, the DC Circuit ruled in United States v. Honeywell International, Inc. that the pro tanto rule applies to damages in cases under…