Aaron R. Crane

An experienced litigator, Aaron has advised and represented clients in state and federal court, administrative and regulatory hearings, and arbitral proceedings. He represents a wide variety of stakeholders in the industry, including drilling contractors, exploration and production companies, and petrochemical refiners, marketers, producers, and associated entities.

Aaron also works with clients in the health care sector on both litigation and regulatory matters. In addition to representing various health care-related clients at the trial court level, he also represents organ transplant and procurement programs in complex proceedings before the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

Aaron is as comfortable in the boardroom as he is the courtroom and has conducted internal investigations and guided clients through administrative and government investigations.

Aaron is an active participant in the pro bono program at Hogan Lovells and, as a military veteran, is particularly interested in veterans' issues. He successfully represented an injured Iraq war veteran before the U.S. Army's medical evaluation board and assists veterans with post-discharge disability ratings appeals.  Before attending law school, Aaron was a surface warfare officer in the United States Navy, where he served as the training officer, gunnery officer, and electronic warfare officer aboard the USS John Hancock (DD-981).

Aaron is the Administrative Partner for the Houston office. He previously served as the Chair of the associate recruitment and hiring committee.