Cole Craghan

Associate

Phoenix

Services

Biography

Cole Craghan focuses his practice in special litigation and compliance. Cole graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Prior to joining the firm, Cole clerked for Fabbrini Law Group, LLC and Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska, LLC. He also interned for Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Cole has also been involved in community organizations such as Cities Mentor Project and Ascent Justice.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Arizona

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of Arizona

Education

University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D.)
- Notre Dame Journal of Legislation, Managing Notes Editor
- Sports, Communication, and Entertainment Law Forum, 1L Representative
- Galilee (Group Alternative Live-in Legal Education), Chicago Group
- Notre Dame Undergraduate Mock Trial, Assistant Coach
- Notre Dame Barristers Trial Team
University of Notre Dame Law School (Program of International Studies, London, England)
DePaul University (B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude)
- DePaul University Honors College
- Dean’s List
- Mock Trial Freshman and Sophomore Year, Treasurer and Attorney
- Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society

Experience

Previous Professional Experience

Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Summer Associate (2022)
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Summer Intern (2021)
Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska, LLC, Law Clerk (2019-2020)
Fabbrini Law Group, LLC, Law Clerk (2018)

Community Involvement

Cities Mentor Project (2017-2018)
Ascend Justice (2020)

Representative Presentations and Publications

“FTC Imposes Rarely Seen “Gun-Jumping” Penalty to the Tune of $5.6 Million,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (January 9, 2025)
“Resetting the “Buy American” Waiver List: Federal Government Slashes Exceptions to Domestic Procurement,” Co-Author, Government Contracting Law Report (January 2025)
“Crude Oil & Agency Review: SCOTUS Weighs NEPA Environmental Studies Requirements,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (December 23, 2024)
“Trump’s Return to Trade: Preparing for the Tariff Battles,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 26, 2024)
“Opening the Skies: U.S. Eases Export Controls to Propel Innovation and Global Collaboration,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 18, 2024)
“Resetting the “Buy American” Waiver List: Federal Government Slashes Exceptions to Domestic Procurement,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 4, 2024)
“D.C. Circuit Curbs Department of Transportation’s Pipeline Rules, Further Signaling an Everchanging Approach to the Administrative State,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 22, 2024)
“U.S. Supreme Court Ends Judicial “Deference” to Government Agency Interpretations of Statutes,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (July 3, 2024)
“U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Agency Enforcement Powers,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 28, 2024)
“Bribe or Gratuity? Supreme Court Narrows Federal Bribery Statute,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 27, 2024)
“OFAC’s Reach: Shockwaves in Russia’s Financial System and Global Trade,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Global Connection Newsletter (June 25, 2024)
“United States Government Doubles Statute of Limitations for Sanctions Violations,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Global Connection Newsletter (June 25, 2024)
“United States Announces Largest Round of Sanctions Since the Start of Russia’s War in Ukraine,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (March 6, 2024)
“The Revocation of Florida’s Clean Water Act 404 Permitting Program: What It Means Moving Forward in Light of SCOTUS’ Recent Administrative Law Cases,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (March 4, 2024)
“G7 Commits to Tackling Antitrust Concerns Posed by AI Technologies,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 10, 2023)

Publications

FTC Imposes Rarely Seen “Gun-Jumping” Penalty to the Tune of $5.6 Million

Dec 23, 2024

Legal Alerts

Crude Oil & Agency Review: SCOTUS Weighs NEPA Environmental Studies Requirements

Nov 26, 2024

Legal Alerts

Trump’s Return to Trade: Preparing for the Tariff Battles

Nov 18, 2024

Legal Alerts

Opening the Skies: U.S. Eases Export Controls to Propel Innovation and Global Collaboration

Nov 04, 2024

Legal Alerts

Resetting the “Buy American” Waiver List: Federal Government Slashes Exceptions to Domestic Procurement

Firm News

Cole Craghan

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Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Education

Previous Professional Experience

Community Involvement

Representative Presentations and Publications

FTC Imposes Rarely Seen “Gun-Jumping” Penalty to the Tune of $5.6 Million

Crude Oil & Agency Review: SCOTUS Weighs NEPA Environmental Studies Requirements

Trump’s Return to Trade: Preparing for the Tariff Battles

Opening the Skies: U.S. Eases Export Controls to Propel Innovation and Global Collaboration

Resetting the “Buy American” Waiver List: Federal Government Slashes Exceptions to Domestic Procurement

Snell & Wilmer Welcomes 24 New Associates Firmwide

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