Congressional Investigations

Trusted counsel to guide clients through high-profile, high stakes congressional investigations mitigating the associated potential legal, business, and reputational risks. 

Why Cooley

  • Led by Susanne Sachsman Grooms, one of the nation’s preeminent authorities in congressional investigations, who utilizes her extensive private practice and congressional experience to guide clients successfully through the unique challenges of a congressional investigation

  • A talented bipartisan team with diverse backgrounds to craft a comprehensive, strategic response, mitigating risks in parallel civil and criminal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and private litigation

  • Direct experience with the principal investigative committees of both chambers of Congress – including how they operate, their tactics and how their investigations are likely to proceed

  • Demonstrated success handling numerous investigations across major industries for public corporations, privately held companies, individuals and other parties targeted by congressional oversight

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Cooley is able to handle the most complex congressional investigations.

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Cooley has a client-centered and tailored approach.

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