In this episode of Bad News, Good Lawyers, Tom Firestone, head of our Government Investigations & White Collar Practice sits down with Giancarlo Pellegrini, former senior counsel to the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, to discuss his experience leading some of the nation’s most high-profile congressional investigations, including Congress’ investigation of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
Drawing on his time on Capitol Hill, Giancarlo provides an insider’s perspective on questioning some of the most prominent witnesses to appear before congressional committees, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The conversation examines the unique dynamics of congressional investigations and the challenges they present for both witnesses and counsel. Giancarlo also discusses why congressional investigations differ from traditional legal proceedings, why companies may face heightened scrutiny after the US midterm elections and what companies should be doing now to prepare for a potential increase in oversight activity.
