Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs announced that Giancarlo Pellegrini has joined as a partner in its Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, where he will lead the Congressional Investigations Group. Giancarlo joins from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served as Senior Counsel leading some of the most high-profile congressional investigations in recent years.
Tom Firestone, global chair of the firm’s Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, said, “Giancarlo is a highly sought after talent at a time when congressional investigations are expected to spike. His experience gives him unique insight into how investigations unfold and what clients need when they find themselves under intense scrutiny. His arrival further strengthens our ability to help clients prepare for and confront government investigations and related disputes.”
“Congressional investigations are often among the most consequential challenges a company or individual can face,” said John Burlingame, global co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice. “Giancarlo's practice sits at the intersection of investigations, litigation and public policy – an area where clients increasingly need coordinated advice. His real-world experience leading some of the most high-profile inquiries in recent history will be of significant value to clients. We are delighted to have him as part of the team.”
Commenting on his move to the firm, Giancarlo said, “Returning to private practice at a firm combining premier investigations and litigation capabilities with one of Washington's most respected bipartisan public policy practices creates a powerful platform to serve clients facing congressional scrutiny, government investigations and other high stakes matters. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to continue building a leading Congressional investigations practice."
About Giancarlo Pellegrini:
In his prior role, Giancarlo led significant investigations on behalf of Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA), including work related to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, where he oversaw investigative teams and led depositions of key witnesses. His extensive experience also includes senior leadership roles in major congressional inquiries, including serving as Democratic Staff Director to the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump, where he managed hearings, investigative strategy, and oversight of federal agencies.
Giancarlo also served on select investigative bodies addressing national security and public policy issues, including as Democratic Chief Counsel to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic where he led the Minority’s engagement in the investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 virus. He began his career in the House as Elections Counsel to the Committee on House Administration, where he led the House’s legal preparations for the electoral count on January 6, 2021, and led subsequent legislative efforts to reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887.
Prior to his time in Congress, Giancarlo served for four years as Assistant Counsel to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo where he helped write laws, regulations, and executive orders related to election law, civil rights, affordable housing, and veterans’ affairs.
He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School is admitted to practice in New York, the District of Columbia and the Supreme Court of the United States.
