Crystal Carey
Crystal Carey | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2026 | |
| General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Abruzzo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Crystal Carey |
Crystal Carey is an American lawyer who has served as the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board since 2026.
Career
[edit]National Labor Relations Board (2009–2018)
[edit]Carey began working at the National Labor Relations Board in 2009[1] as an attorney for the general counsel and later a senior counsel for the board.[2]
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius (2018–2025)
[edit]In 2018, Carey joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius as a trial lawyer. In October 2024, she became a partner at the firm.[1]
General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (2026–present)
[edit]After his inauguration, President Donald Trump fired the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, Jennifer Abruzzo. In March 2025, The American Prospect reported that Trump was set to nominate Carey to succeed Abruzzo.[1] Trump formally nominated Carey on March 25.[3] According to Bloomberg Law, Carey's nomination was indicative of a "pro-employer swing at the board."[2] Carey appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on July 16. Missouri senator Josh Hawley expressed concerns about Carey at the hearing, threatening her nomination.[4] The Senate voted to confirm Carey on December 18.[5] She was sworn in on January 7, 2026.[6]
Views
[edit]In November 2024, Carey stated that she was critical of the National Labor Relations Board's scrutinization of captive audience meetings and its decision to overturn a case in which the board had previously ruled employer's statements on collective bargaining were not illegal.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Dayen, David (March 17, 2025). "Trump to Pick Union-Busting Attorney for Key Labor Law Position". The American Prospect. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Purifoy, Parker (March 31, 2025). "NLRB Top Cop Pick Primed to Dismantle Biden-Era Legal Precedents". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Purifoy, Parker; Byington, Lillianna (March 25, 2025). "Trump Taps Morgan Lewis Attorney for NLRB General Counsel Post". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Iafolla, Robert (July 16, 2025). "NLRB Top Lawyer Pick's Prospects Clouded by GOP Questions". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Wiessner, Daniel (December 18, 2025). "US Senate confirms Trump nominees for labor board paralyzed after member's firing". Reuters. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Eidelson, Josh (June 4, 2026). "Trump Labor Prosecutor Grilled Over Amazon Deal in Congressional Hearing". Bloomberg News. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Purifoy, Parker (November 18, 2024). "Anti-Union Meetings Axed by NLRB Poised for Future Trump Revival". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved September 27, 2026.