When Congress Comes Knocking, Companies and Their Executives Call Paul Hastings

Investigations conducted by the legislative branch are unlike any other, generating their own unique set of far-reaching risks to clients. Companies need to secure knowledgeable and experienced counsel to successfully resolve congressional inquiries. Whether it is for work done confidentially or in the glare of the limelight, Paul Hastings has established a reputation within the halls of Congress for our track record of results and ability to execute effective strategies that address the formidable legal, political, media and reputational challenges clients inevitably face relating to congressional scrutiny.

We have represented clients across a wide spectrum of industry areas in front of virtually every committee in both the House and Senate, as well as in front of numerous individual member offices, select committees and commissions.

Experience On and Off the Hill

The deep ties between our team and key figures on Capitol Hill enable us to anticipate which industries, entities or individuals are likely to be the focus of a future investigative activity — and assist them in the formation and execution of an effective strategy from start to finish.

Our practice leader, Ronak D. Desai, previously served as counsel to a high-profile House select congressional committee on Capitol Hill. His congressional experience also includes time on the House Judiciary and the Senate Foreign Relations Committees.

Our deep bench of Congressional Investigations practitioners brings together decades of government and investigative experience. The Paul Hastings team comprises Hill veterans who have led investigations for Congress, former high-ranking agency officials experienced in responding to congressional inquiries on behalf of the executive branch and seasoned congressional defense practitioners skilled at navigating the legal labyrinth that is legislative branch inquiry.

Everything You Need

We provide full-spectrum representation, from negotiating and managing congressional document requests to preparing witnesses for interviews and high-profile public hearings.

Our practice draws upon the skills and competitive advantage of the firm’s other award-winning practice areas, including white collar, regulatory, national security and government affairs. This multidimensional approach allows us to assess risk holistically and devise solutions that are as effective as they are innovative.

Partners for Your Business

Our Congressional Investigations practitioners have the unique experience to master relevant facts and considerations and formulate strategies on behalf of clients that ultimately produce outcomes that keep their political, legal, social and reputational equities at stake. However, we know that success in congressional investigations is not always in the headlines. We believe that the most successful representations in this arena are those the public never hears about or are resolved quietly without public testimony or documents. The Paul Hastings team’s ability to restrict public exposure during sensitive proceedings is highly valued by clients who seek out our team for sure-handed guidance.

Recognition for Our Congressional Investigations Team

Practice Recognitions

• Recognized among the top firms for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in the District of Columbia in Chambers USA

• Named to the World’s Top 10 Best Investigations Practices by Global Investigations Review

• White Collar Practice Group of the Year, Law360, 2022 & 2021

• Finalist, 2024 White Collar Practice of the Year, National Law Journal