Crystal Carey

At a glance

Crystal Carey developed her labor law career through work at the National Labor Relations Board and in private practice. The agency's biography identifies her as Crystal Stowe Carey and records her January 7, 2026 swearing-in as general counsel, a position with investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities separate from the Board.

Summary sources: [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• Carey began as an intern in the NLRB's Baltimore regional office while in law school, then served as a field attorney and worked at headquarters in enforcement litigation and as senior staff counsel to Chairman Philip Miscimarra. [1]
• She moved to Morgan Lewis in 2018 and became a partner. [1]
• Her education includes a Penn State Dickinson law degree, an Old Dominion master's degree and a University of Georgia bachelor's degree. [1]

Role and nomination context

• The NLRB explains that its general counsel independently oversees investigation and prosecution of unfair labor practice cases and supervision of field offices. [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. General Counsel — Crystal Stowe Carey

   National Labor Relations Board. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.