Surviving the Subpoena: A Playbook for Congressional Investigations

Congressional investigations don't play by the rules companies are used to. Some parts feel familiar — document productions, witness prep. Others catch even seasoned corporate counsel off guard, like preparing a CEO for live, nationally broadcast testimony before Congress on a matter of days' notice.

And the clock is ticking. The upcoming midterm elections are expected to trigger a new wave of investigations — and the companies best positioned to weather them are already getting ready.

In this panel discussion, two leaders from Covington & Burling's nationally ranked congressional investigations practice, joined by a crisis communications specialist from nationally ranked Trident GMG, will break down what it really takes to navigate a congressional investigation — legally, strategically, and publicly.

This session will cover:

• What triggers a congressional investigation, and how to recognize the early warning signs

• The document production process — and where companies most often stumble

• How to prepare executives for high-stakes, televised testimony under intense scrutiny

• Aligning legal, communications, and government affairs teams before Congress calls

• How the midterms could reshape which industries and issues face investigation next

• Real strategies for protecting your company's legal position and public reputation simultaneously

Attendees will walk away with:

• A clear understanding of how congressional investigations differ from traditional legal proceedings

• Practical tools for preparing executives and teams before an investigation begins

• Insight into what to expect if your company is contacted by Congress

• A framework for coordinating legal, communications, and political strategy under pressure

• A head start on what may be coming after the midterms

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Designed for senior in-house counsel and legal executives who want to be ready — not reactive.

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Generously Sponsored by Covington & Burling LLP & Trident GMG

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Off the radar today. In the crosshairs tomorrow.

The 2026 midterms will reshape committee leadership, oversight priorities, and the political incentives driving congressional scrutiny — and companies that were safely off the radar in one Congress can find themselves squarely in the crosshairs of the next.

This post-election assessment of the new congressional landscape will map out the following:

• Which committees have new gavels

• Rising and falling issues in political salience

• Industries and business practices most likely to draw fresh oversight attention

What this session will cover:

• Which committees have shifted leadership, and what that means for their oversight agendas

• Which issues and industries are rising — or falling — in political salience after the midterms

• How to reassess existing investigation-readiness plans in light of the new political environment

• Updating messaging and stakeholder strategies for a changed Congress

• Where to focus limited compliance and government affairs resources as new committee agendas take shape

Walk away with:

• A clear picture of the new congressional landscape and where oversight risk is concentrated

• A practical framework for recalibrating your company's risk posture post-election

• Guidance on updating investigation-readiness plans for the incoming Congress

• Insight into how to prioritize compliance and government affairs resources under new committee agendas

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Designed for legal and government affairs leaders who need to move from a "wait and see" posture to a proactive one before the new Congress sets its agenda.

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Generously Sponsored by Covington & Burling LLP and Trident GMG

  

*Watch LIVE for CLE/CPD Credit*

This session is part of the Navigating the New Transatlantic Regulatory Divide: A Practical Guide for US and European Organizations. 

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ACC members will receive FREE CLE credit if viewing this webinar live. Non-members will be charged a fee at time of registration. 

Please Note: This webinar is NOT CLE eligible if viewing On-Demand. Read the instructions below carefully and if you have any questions reach out to [email protected].

CLE/CPD credit has been approved for the following jurisdictions:

An asterisk* indicates the CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another jurisdiction.

Please Note: ACC will file credits to these states on your behalf. Credit is submitted on a monthly basis, so you may not see a reflection of your credit until 30-60 days after course completion. To ensure timely submission, please complete the following 'How to claim your credit' steps upon the conclusion of the live webinar.

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How to Claim Your CLE/CPD Credit:

1. Click on the Program Access tab above. Complete the Program Feedback Survey. 

2. Enter the First CLE Verification Code (announced during the live webinar in the chat; case sensitive).

3. Enter the Second CLE Verification Code (announced during the live webinar in the chat; case sensitive).

4. In the Claim Attendance Certificate section, select the list that contains your state. Click the Claim/View Credits button, Choose Your State in the drop down, type in your Bar Number, and then click Submit. Your Certificate of Attendance will be immediately available for download.

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ACC will request credit for the following states upon request 1+ week(s) prior to the live webinar:

Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont. 

Please Note: Requests must be made at least one week prior to the scheduled live webinar to ensure timely application submission via the following form: ACC CLE Request Form

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Self-File Jurisdictions:

States that require attendees to self-file (rather than ACC submitting on an attendee's behalf) include the following: 

Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

Please Note: In order to self-file, you will need your Certificate of Attendance (generated by using the 'How to Claim Your CLE/CPD Credit' steps listed above), and any materials required by your state (typically anything listed under the Resources tab above).

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CLE/CPD is NOT mandatory in the following jurisdictions:

District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and South Dakota