Print RSS Alumni Inclusion Contact Us Publications Keyword search PRACTICES PEOPLE INSIGHTS CAREERS Congressional Investigations Our Practice Our Team Resources Because of their public and expansive nature, congressional investigations and oversight proceedings pose unique challenges and threats to a company’s business and brand. Paul, Weiss leverages the specialized skills and knowledge such matters require, fielding a team with significant hands-on experience to ensure that clients can safely navigate such inquiries. Our Practice Companies and individuals confronting congressional scrutiny face a raft of legal, reputational and collateral risks. Meanwhile, the intense publicity and politics inherent in such proceedings are outside the comfort zone and experience of most litigators. A strategic response requires the skills and judgment that can only be derived from direct experience of such investigations and how they unfold. Our Team Our team includes lawyers with substantial experience testifying before oversight bodies in their past roles within the Executive Branch, as well as lawyers with significant government and private practice experience defending significant congressional investigations. PUBLICATIONS Spotlight on Congressional Investigations: Fall 2021 In this inaugural Spotlight on Congressional Investigations alert, we discuss recent developments concerning the enforcement of congressional subpoenas. These include enhancements Congress is considering to its power to enforce subpoenas, and a recent federal district court decision that found subpoenas to former President Trump’s accounting firm to be overbroad. » more PUBLICATIONS Competing Congressional and Executive Branch Proposals to Revise Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act has long afforded online platforms with immunity from certain types of civil action concerning the content posted on these platforms by their users. » more PUBLICATIONS D.C. Circuit Curtails House of Representatives’ Oversight Authority, And Other Developments in Congressional Investigations The D.C. Circuit recently issued a significant ruling that severely curtails the House of Representatives’ practical power to conduct oversight and investigations. » more Events & Publications Spotlight on Congressional Investigations: Fall 2021 Oct 21, 2021 PUBLICATIONS In this inaugural Spotlight on Congressional Investigations alert, we discuss recent developments concerning the enforcement of congressional subpoenas. These include enhancements Congress is considering to its power to enforce… Competing Congressional and Executive Branch Proposals to Revise Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Oct 21, 2020 PUBLICATIONS Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act has long afforded online platforms with immunity from certain types of civil action concerning the content posted on these platforms by their users. D.C. Circuit Curtails House of Representatives’ Oversight Authority, And Other Developments in Congressional Investigations Sep 04, 2020 PUBLICATIONS The D.C. Circuit recently issued a significant ruling that severely curtails the House of Representatives’ practical power to conduct oversight and investigations. Awards & Recognition Seven Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation's “Top 250 Women in Litigation” List Aug 06, 2021 AWARDS Seven litigation partners have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in its 2021 “Top 250 Women in Litigation: Northeast” and “Top 250 Women in Litigation: West” lists. Karen Dunn Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 10 Women in Litigation” Aug 06, 2021 AWARDS Karen Dunn was named one of Benchmark Litigation's “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” an elite group of litigators recognized for their trial acumen. Loretta Lynch Honored With WWCDA Champion Award Dec 01, 2020 AWARDS Litigation partner Loretta Lynch was honored with the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Champion Award at the WWCDA’s 2020 Virtual Awards Gala. LOAD MORE CONNECT WITH PAUL, WEISS Facebook LinkedIn Google Plus ABOUT THE FIRM Principles History Community Management/Operations Team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women Pro Bono Alumni LOCATIONS New York Beijing Hong Kong London San Francisco Tokyo Toronto Washington, D.C. Wilmington RESOURCES Client News Events Publications Awards & Recognition Videos Firm News CONTACT US POLICIES & NOTICES Legal Notice Privacy Policy Cookies UK Modern Slavery Act Site Map SUBSCRIPTION PREFERENCES © 2021 PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP This web site contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.