Addy Schmitt

addy@kmlawfirm.com
202-627-6900 | 202-236-5291 (cell)

Education:

  • American University Washington College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
  • Georgetown University, B.A.

Bar Admissions & Memberships:

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Court of Federal Claims
  • D.C. Circuit

Addy Schmitt

addy@kmlawfirm.com
202-627-6900 | 202-236-5291 (cell)

Addy is a litigator who focuses her practice on representing individuals, corporations, and organizations in criminal government investigations, prosecutions, and regulatory and enforcement proceedings. She also represents these clients in commercial litigation, arbitrations, congressional investigations, and internal investigations. 

Addy thrives on fighting for her clients. Growing up, Addy was the kid who would put herself between the kid being bullied and the bully. She still proudly roots for the underdog. Addy brings her tenacity and passion, in addition to her skills and experience, to every client’s case. 

After law school, Addy worked for a large law firm and then clerked on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Following her clerkship, Addy served in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, before joining the law firm Miller & Chevalier and focusing her practice on white collar criminal defense. Prior to joining Kropf Moseley Schmitt, Addy was the managing partner of the DC office of a boutique litigation firm headquartered in New York City.

Addy’s extensive experience and her record for results have been recognized in Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon—where she was selected as one of the 500 Leading Litigators in America in 2024—Legal 500, and Super Lawyers. Addy also devotes significant time to her pro bono practice and to several leadership roles in the legal community, including as a member of the executive committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

Addy has lived in Washington, DC for over 30 years. She is proud to have raised two daughters as native Washingtonians. She is an avid fan of the Washington Nationals, the rule of law, and dogs—especially rescues.

White Collar Criminal Defense

  • Defended a former Maryland state cabinet official charged with bribery and false statements
  • Defended a principal of a government contractor charged with bribing a government official to obtain contracts
  • Defended an individual charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice in one of Maryland’s largest federal fraud prosecutions
  • Defended an individual charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud
  • Represented several current and former employees of global manufacturing company in criminal investigation into violations of federal environmental laws
  • Represented several current and former employees of nonprofit organization in criminal investigation into fraud and violations of campaign finance laws
  • Represented several officials of international union into investigation of public corruption charges
  • Represented official in special counsel investigation led by David Weiss
  • Represented attorney in special counsel investigation led by Jack Smith
  • Represented employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in criminal and administrative investigations into allegations of misuse of federal funds
  • Represented former federal official in criminal investigation into violations of conflict of interest law

Internal and Congressional Investigations

  • Led internal investigation of an employee accused of multi-year embezzlement scheme for international labor union
  • Served as special counsel for international labor union
  • Represented prominent academic in internal employment investigation conducted by large public university
  • Represented prominent candidate in internal investigation conducted by a large trust
  • Represented large national nonprofit in Congressional investigation
  • Represented chief of staff in Congressional investigation of campaign finance laws
  • Represented chief legal and compliance officer of public healthcare corporation in internal investigation 

Civil Litigation and Arbitration

  • Represented a founding partner of a prominent firm in an arbitration against his former firm
  • Represented national nonprofit in litigation challenging federal agency action
  • Represented four federal employees in federal class action lawsuit involving claims of First and Fifth Amendment violations
  • Represented Smithsonian Institution in trial against claims brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act
  • Represented the U.S. Marshal Service in trial against claims brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act
  • Represented numerous federal agencies in litigation involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and hostile work environment

Community Involvement and Leadership

  • Board Member and Parliamentarian, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member, District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission (appointed by President Barack Obama 2017; appointed by President Joe Biden 2024)
  • Board Member, JusticeAid
  • Board Member, D.C. Circuit Historical Society
  • Past Member, Committee on Grievances for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • Past Chair, Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • Past Chair, Magistrate Judge Advisory Merit Selection Panel for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
  • Member, Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court
  • Member, The Lawyers’ Club
  • Past Member, The Barristers 

RECOGNITION

  • Chambers USA, 2018 – present
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2021 – present
  • Benchmark Litigation, 2023 – present
  • Lawdragon, 2023 – present
  • Legal 500, multiple years
  • Super Lawyers, multiple years
  • Washingtonian Magazine Best Lawyers, multiple years
  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, multiple years

TEACHING

  • Adjunct Faculty, American University Washington College of Law
    • White Collar Crime
    • Criminal Trial Advocacy 
    • Fact Witness Depositions
  • Stetson University College of Law White Collar Criminal Defense Training Program

WRITING

  • Is it Time to Revisit the Corporate Privilege Against Self-Incrimination (co-author), NACDL The Champion Magazine
  • Respectful Investigation of Sexual Misconduct (co-author), Today’s General Counsel
  • Challenges to Obtaining Foreign Evidence in Cross-Border Investigations (co-author), NACDL The Champion Magazine
  • Where Will Gorsuch Stand on White Collar Criminal Statute Limitations (co-author), The National Law Journal
  • Don’t Overlook First Step Act Pilot Programs (co-author), LAW360
  • Investigations Carried Out by Private Employers May Still Be Subject to Constitutional Protections for Public Employees (co-author), Chambers Expert Focus Series
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