President Trump Nominates Carter Crow As EEOC General Counsel

November 20, 2025

What's New

This week, President Trump nominated M. Carter Crow to serve as the next General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Crow is currently Global Head of Employment and Labor at Norton Rose Fulbright, a large international law firm. Crow has a wide range of experience representing employers, with a focus on employment litigation and class actions, especially in wage and hour matters. Previously, he served as Parter-in-Charge of the firm’s Houston office and as President of the Houston Bar Association.

Crow has an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

What It Means

If confirmed, Crow would replace Catherine Eschbach, the current Acting General Counsel. While Crow is expected to align with the priorities of EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas, the General Counsel position carries significant independent litigation authority. A confirmed General Counsel can more assertively pursue their own priorities, although many matters may still require Commission approval.

What You Should Do

CWC members can monitor the status of key workforce regulatory nominees using our dedicated resource. For deeper insights into EEOC litigation priorities, register for our upcoming Member Briefing: A Look Back and Ahead.

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