Sara Murray

Sara Murray is a seasoned investigator with deep expertise in complex investigations, including in the national security and misinformation spaces. Ms. Murray uses her investigative skills, comprehensive understanding of national security threats and ability to analyze intricate information and communicate findings effectively to help clients navigate a myriad of cybersecurity, national security and litigation challenges.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Murray spent nearly two decades as a journalist. As a leading correspondent at CNN, she covered politically sensitive investigations on a bipartisan basis. Ms. Murray also worked on investigations into disinformation campaigns, election threats and foreign actors working to influence U.S. political institutions. Preceding her investigative work, Ms. Murray traveled the United States covering President Trump’s first campaign in 2015 and later served as a White House Correspondent covering President Trump’s first year in the Oval Office.

In 2020, Ms. Murray won an Emmy and a White House Correspondents’ Association Award for her coverage of the Special Counsel’s investigation into Russian interference efforts in the 2016 presidential election.

Before her time at CNN, Ms. Murray worked at The Wall Street Journal, covering politics and global economics. Her in-depth coverage of the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic fallout showcased her ability to analyze complex issues with clarity and insight. Ms. Murray’s experience in navigating sensitive political landscapes, cultivating trust with confidential sources and translating complex information into compelling narratives is invaluable in understanding and addressing the evolving challenges of the cybersecurity domain.

Ms. Murray holds a B.A. from the University of Maryland at College Park.