Congressional Investigations: Don't Get Caught in the Crossfire

A webinar jointly presented by attorneys of the law firms Shaw Bransford & Roth, PC and MoloLamken LLP

Congressional investigations are sure to increase in a divided government, putting the careers and professional reputations of federal employees at risk. House Leaders have already expressed an interest in exercising their vast oversight authority to launch inquiries into numerous federal agencies. At the same time, the White House has a vested interest in protecting its political appointees first and foremost. Given these partisan interests, the career workforce can become a scapegoat.

This webinar will explain the unique role of federal civil servants in congressional investigations and how to effectively respond when asked to provide information to congressional investigators.

Congressional investigations are unlike any other form of investigation, often driven by partisanship and political considerations. When asked to provide information to congressional investigators, federal employees must navigate the needs of their employing agency, Congress, and their own career interests. A federal employee’s role is further complicated when they receive a subpoena or when the events spread into other legal proceedings, such as civil litigation, criminal investigations, or administrative discipline. Navigating these proceedings is no easy task.

Attorneys of the law firms Shaw Bransford & Roth, PC and MoloLamken LLP jointly present this webinar to provide practical guidance every federal employee will need to avoid the many pitfalls posed by the competing political agendas of congressional oversight during a divided government.

This is an online event.

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