Government Investigations

As the broad outlines of the market crisis become clearer, calls for more extensive government oversight have become increasingly forceful. In all likelihood, congressional hearings and investigations will consume a significant amount of resources from already stressed institutions.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld’s public law and policy practice, in conjunction with our white collar criminal defense practice, is uniquely qualified to navigate clients through the congressional investigations process and avoid the legal and political pitfalls with which such proceedings are replete. Members of our team have also served as members of, and counsel to, congressional investigative committees, with extensive bipartisan legislative and executive branch experience.

Our approach to congressional investigations is to provide strategic advice to protect a client’s legal, political and reputational standing.  The legal proceedings involved in congressional investigations are distinct from those in any other forum, and our lawyers are experienced in managing those proceedings to protect a client’s legal interests.

Congress often uses the investigatory process as a precursor to legislative action. As one of Washington’s preeminent public policy advocates, we employ our talent, experience and knowledge to advocate forcefully on behalf of our clients.

Contacts:
	Email:	Phone:
	John Dowd	202.887.4386	See More…
	Steve Ross	202.887.4343	See More…