On this episode of Bad News, Good Lawyers, partner Giancarlo Pellegrini, former senior counsel to the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, discusses his experience leading high-profile congressional investigations, including in relation to the Jeffrey Epstein crimes.
Speaking with host Tom Firestone, head of our Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, Giancarlo provides an insider’s perspective into what it is like to question some of the most prominent witnesses to appear before a congressional oversight committee, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Drawing on a career at the center of congressional oversight, Giancarlo explains the unique challenges facing lawyers and clients in congressional investigations, and why companies should prepare now for a likely increase in scrutiny following the US midterm elections.
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Key questions addressed in this episode
What are the challenges in deposing experienced witnesses like the former president, secretary of state and attorney general?
What are the challenges in deposing witnesses in high-profile investigations like the Epstein case?
What were the most and least effective tactics used by counsel in the Epstein investigation?
Why do congressional investigators not respect attorney-client privilege?
Can we expect congressional investigations activity to intensify after the US midterms?
What should potential subjects of these anticipated investigations do now to prepare?
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