Congressional investigations: What to expect after the midterms

"We will ensure we combat corruption when Democrats take back the House in November," said Robert Garcia (D-CA), the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee. Other leading Democrats in Congress have made similar vows. What does a possible Democratic takeover of the House mean?

• Which industries, companies and business practices are most likely to face congressional scrutiny in the 120th Congress—and how would the investigative agenda differ under Democratic or Republican control of the House and Senate?

• How can a company assess now whether it, its industry or its senior executives may become targets of a congressional investigation?

• What steps can companies take before the new Congress begins to reduce the risk of becoming a target and address potential vulnerabilities?

• If an investigation does arise, how should a company prepare to respond while minimizing legal exposure, reputational harm and disruption to its business?

Join us in our New York office on September 9, when a panel of Squire Patton Boggs experts, including former House Speaker John Boehner, former senior counsel to Representative Garcia on the House Oversight Committee, Giancarlo Pellegrini and former chief of staff to Senator John McCain and Majority Chief Investigative Counsel to several Senate committees, Pablo E. Carrillo discuss these and related issues. The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception with the speakers and other guests.