Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Lucas Croslow as the new General Counsel of the agency. Chairman Ferguson expressed confidence in Croslow's capabilities, stating, “The Commission will receive top-notch legal advice with Lucas Croslow as its General Counsel.” He further noted, “Lucas is a highly skilled lawyer and experienced litigator. As Chairman, I want to win the cases we bring. The Commission is set up for success with Lucas in this critical position.”

Croslow brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He previously served as Deputy Solicitor General of Virginia, where he litigated against what he described as regulatory overreach by the Biden Administration and worked on cases related to religious liberty, Second Amendment rights, and parental rights in education. His background also includes serving as a senior Senate staffer during the confirmations of Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett under President Trump.

In private practice, Croslow represented clients in high-profile trials and appeals and participated in investigations by Congress, the FTC, and other federal agencies. A graduate of Yale Law School and The King’s College, he clerked for Judge Karen L. Henderson on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

The Federal Trade Commission unanimously approved Croslow’s appointment with a 4-0 vote.

The FTC's mission is to promote competition while protecting and educating consumers. The agency emphasizes that it will never demand money or make threats through communications promising prizes or demanding money transfers. Consumers can learn more about these topics or report fraudulent activities online at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.