Congressional Investigations

When Congress comes calling, companies and their executives call Paul Hastings.

Investigations conducted by Congress are unlike any other, generating their own unique set of far-reaching risks to clients. Paul Hastings has established a reputation within the corridors of Capitol Hill for our ability to formulate and execute effective strategies that address the formidable legal, political, media and reputational challenges clients inevitably face as a result of congressional scrutiny.

The firm’s Congressional Investigations team is comprised of practitioners with exhaustive track records of success representing both companies and individuals on Capitol Hill across a wide array of industry sectors, in front of virtually every congressional committee in both the House and the Senate as well as other special commissions and oversight authorities.

Our Congressional Investigations practitioners bring together decades of government and investigative experience. The Paul Hastings team is comprised of 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.

Interdisciplinary Approach at a Global Scale. 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 our other powerful, award-winning practice areas, including our white collar, regulatory, national security and government affairs groups, as well as other subject matter experts across a wide range of practice areas. This multidimensional approach allows us to assess risk holistically and devise solutions that are as effective as they are innovative.

Awards and Recognition for our Congressional Investigations Team

• Practice leader Ronak D. Desai is Chambers-ranked for Congressional Investigations
• “[Ronak Desai’s] experience on the Hill shines through. He understands the subtleties and nuances to be able to move cases forward and his whole experience allows him to navigate the process seamlessly.” Chambers USA, client testimonial
• “[Ronak Desai] knows the politics and the players as well as the specific processes of an investigation to best represent clients' interests.” Chambers USA, client testimonial
• Partner Robert D. Luskin was named White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Partner of the Year by Chambers USA, 2021
• Partner Robert D. Luskin was named a 2020 White Collar MVP by Law360
• Partner Kwame J. Manley was named 2024 Investigations Professional of the Year by Global Investigations Review
• Congressional Investigations practice leader Ronak D. Desai was named a “40 under 40” DC Rising Star by National Law Journal, a 2023 “Young Lawyer of the Year – Beyond Practice” by The American Lawyer and a 2023 “Rising Star” by Law360.

Practice Recognition

• We are recognized among the top firms for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in the District of Columbia in Chambers USA
• Paul Hastings was named one of the world’s Top 10 Best Investigations Practices by Global Investigations Review
• Paul Hastings was recognized as a Finalist for 2024 White Collar Practice of the Year by National Law Journal
• White Collar Practice of the Year, Law360, 2022 & 2021