The Congressional Investigations practice at Hogan Lovells provides exceptional representation to clients facing inquiries from the United States Congress. Our team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for our commitment to exemplary client service. This is a recognition of our profound understanding of the written and unwritten rules of how Congress investigates the private sector.
Our decades old practice has represented notable public figures, including a former U.S. president. Today, our global team helps clients prepare for the full gamut of the congressional investigations process. From the moment a client receives a letter to the day of the hearing, we know what needs to happen and how to stay prepared.
We understand that, for many publicly-traded companies, the handling of an inquiry from Congress can be a market-moving event. We understand that producing confidential and proprietary information on a voluntary and/or involuntary basis can have major ramifications for your bottom line. We also understand that members of Congress and their staff have a job to do—and that, often, compromise is possible. We do everything possible to negotiate reasonable accommodations designed to protect your interests.
We combine extensive government investigations experience and deep substantive knowledge of the investigatory process with a high-powered lobbying team. This combination provides clients with precisely tailored services that high-profile, sensitive inquiries require. In addition to a strong record of accomplishment, our team members’ aggregate experience includes the bipartisan political relationships needed to represent you effectively in this highly charged realm.
At Hogan Lovells, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of personalized service and attention. We understand that congressional investigations can be a stressful and uncertain experience, and we understand how jarring it is to receive a letter from a member of Congress. We are dedicated to guiding our clients through every step of the process with empathy, expertise, and a relentless focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
In recent years, Hogan Lovells has represented clients before several House and Senate committees, including:
Representing a major manufacturer of household & consumer products in an investigation before the House Judiciary Committee on issues involving free speech and communications with consumers.
Representing a food producer in an investigation involving members of the House and Senate, multiple Congressional Committees, and federal agencies into food safety issues.
Representing a U.S. airline in an investigation before the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations into airlines fees, including responding to inquiries and document requests, and preparation for a Committee hearing.
Represented a major automaker in an investigation before the House Ways and Means Committee into issues involving tax credits for electric vehicles and their impact on supply chain decisions.
Representing a major cybersecurity company in responding to questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee into the Salt Typhoon hack.
Representing an education association in response to questions from a Congressman regarding the handling of allegedly antisemitic comments made by speakers at a conference hosted by association.
Represented a major university before the House Energy and Commerce Committee with respect to the campus’s handling of complaints of antisemitism from students and faculty.
Represented a major public university in an inquiry before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations with respect to the origins of the COVID-19 virus.
Represented a preeminent trade association before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party with respect to U.S.-China trade policy.
Represented an organ procurement organization (“OPO”) before the Senate Finance Committee with respect to inquiries over alleged conflicts of interest and record keeping practices.
Represented multiple OPOs before a House Subcommittee investigating alleged waste, fraud and abuse within the organ-donor community.
Represented a financial services industry client in an investigation by a State Attorney General and the House Judiciary Committee relating to ESG matters.
Advised a major scientific research organization in responding to an inquiry before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Represented several clients in an ongoing investigation by the Senate Finance Committee into the global automotive supply chain.
Assisted one of the world’s largest insurance companies respond to a request from the Senate Budget Committee for information regarding the impact of climate change on the insurance industry.
Represented a major technology company in responding to a detailed Senate Finance Committee inquiry related to foreign tax structuring, including responding to Committee questions and interviews.
Represented a live entertainment company during a congressional inquiry concerning ticket pricing, including preparing the company’s CEO to testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Represented a major health insurer during investigations by three Senate and two House Committees, including testimony by the company’s CEO and several other high-level executives, and follow-on inquiries by state attorneys general, state legislatures, and a federal agency.
Represented a major drug manufacturer through all phases of a Congressional investigation, including responding to inquiries and document requests, drafting of testimony and preparing the CEO to testify before two Congressional committees.
Consulted with a major medical device company in a congressional and related Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation in the U.S. and abroad.
