Overview
McKenzie Haynes is a senior litigation associate focusing on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations. With significant experience across all phases of the litigation cycle, McKenzie is a trusted advocate to individuals, corporate clients, and boards navigating high-stakes disputes, investigations, and enforcement actions. She has led numerous high-profile matters, achieving favorable outcomes for clients facing complex regulatory, criminal, and litigation challenges. McKenzie has significant experience engaging with federal agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
McKenzie's practice encompasses trial preparation, motion practice, oral arguments, depositions, e-discovery management, and client counseling. In the investigations arena, McKenzie has assisted boards in investigating potential claims and causes of action, guided corporate witnesses during DOJ and SEC inquiries, and conducted internal investigations on behalf of special committees of boards of directors.
- District of Columbia
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2018, Editor, Annual Review of Criminal Procedure, Georgetown Law Journal
- B.A., University of Virginia, 2007
Representative Matters
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Representation of prominent Baltimore defense attorney in three-week trial against a seven-count indictment alleging racketeering conspiracy, narcotics conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
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Representation of large defense contractor in an internal investigation by a special committee of the board of directors into allegations of contracting misconduct.
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Representation of key witnesses in a joint Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into accounting practices of a large public company.
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Representation of senior executive of large aviation company in connection with National Transportation and Safety Board investigation.
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Representation of the last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre in landmark civil rights and public nuisance litigation.
Speaking Engagements
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"Tulsa Race Massacre Litigation Update," Public Radio Tulsa, July, 2023
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"Evening WURDs — 7.11.23," WURD Radio, discussing Tulsa Race Massacre litigation, July 11, 2023
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"Doing Business in the Era of Reckoning: What Does Reckoning Look Like?," Diversity in the Workplace Class, William & Mary, March, 2023
Noteworthy
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Chambers and Partners, "Associate to Watch," White Collar Crime & Government Investigations (2025)
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Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll (2023-2024)