When Congress Calls: Navigating Legal and Reputational Risks in Congressional Investigations of Your Company (Jul 29, 2026)
Includes a Live Web Event on 07/29/2026 at 11:00 AM (EDT)
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Congressional investigations are unique legal proceedings with significant risks for companies and executives. Investigations include both familiar legal processes, such as document productions, and procedures that can surprise even experienced corporate counsel, such as preparing a CEO for live, widely broadcast testimony before Congress on very short notice. The upcoming midterm elections are likely to spur a wave of new investigations, and many companies are getting ready now. In this panel discussion, two leaders of Covington & Burling’s nationally ranked congressional investigations practice, and a crisis communications specialist steeped in congressional investigations from nationally ranked Trident GMG, will discuss congressional investigations and the strategies for navigating them successfully. Designed for senior in-house counsel and legal executives, this program will deliver practical insights and actionable legal, communications, and political strategies for advising corporate leaders.
Generously Sponsored by Covington & Burling LLP and Trident GMG

Key:
Robert K. Kelner
Partner
Covington & Burling
Robert Kelner is the chair of Covington & Burling’s nationally recognized election and political law practice and a leader in the firm’s congressional investigations practice. He is nationally ranked in Band 1 by Chambers in both practices. Mr. Kelner has extensive experience representing companies, boards, and senior executives in high-stakes congressional inquiries and parallel government investigations, including preparing many CEOs and corporate executives for testimony before congressional investigation panels.
Brian D. Smith
Partner
Covington & Burling
Brian Smith is a leader of Covington & Burling’s congressional investigations practice. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers for congressional investigations, he represents companies and individuals facing high-profile and high-risk congressional investigations and hearings. He has extensive experience preparing CEOs and other senior executives to testify before challenging congressional oversight hearings.
Adam Goldberg (Moderator)
Founding Partner
Trident GMG
Adam Goldberg is one of the nation’s leading advisors helping organizations and individuals manage crises, execute litigation and investigation communications, and maximize stakeholder relations. He specializes in complex matters at the intersection of communications, law, and politics. Chambers has recognized Adam as top-ranking in its guide for crisis communications and highly ranking in its guide for litigation and investigation communications.
Angelle Baugh
Of Counsel
Covington & Burling
Angelle Baugh is a core member of Covington & Burling’s congressional investigations practice. She has been individually ranked by Chambers for congressional investigations for three consecutive years. Ms. Baugh represents major corporations in high-profile oversight matters, advising on investigative strategy, witness preparation, and engagement with congressional staff.
This live program offers free CLE in select jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see details below!
| *Alaska, *Arizona, California, *Connecticut, Georgia, *Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, *New Hampshire, *New Jersey, *New York, *North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
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| JURISDICTIONS:
Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont.
Requests must be made one week prior to the scheduled program date to ensure timely application submission. Please use the form below to submit your request for CLE. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FORM! |
| JURISDICTIONS (A CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOUR FILING EFFORTS):
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. |
| JURISDICTIONS: District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, South Dakota |