WilmerHale

Congressional investigations are at the forefront of WilmerHale‘s government relations practice, consistently participating in a high-profile and diverse range of inquiries. The team’s combined public policy and legislative lobbying experience spans both chambers of Congress, as well as every major committee and hearing, making it a prime choice for clients in the tech, financial services, energy, industrial and defense sectors. Jonathan Yarowsky, Alyssa DaCunha, and Joel Green chair the group, between them providing strategic counseling, advocacy, and congressional investigations support. Jamie Gorelick is brought in at the board of director and C-suite level of congressional investigations, while Lauren Moore represents private foundations and nonprofit entities in a diverse array of investigations, including in relation to civil rights matters. Former Global Energy Advisor and Senior Professional Staff to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Brian Skretny plays to his strengths in the energy, environment, and tech sectors, while counsel Erin Kuhls excels in national security investigations. New additions to the team include: co-chair of the State Attorneys General practice Paul Connell, who joined in March 2023 from Cozen O'Connor; former Massachusetts state senator and Obama White House aide Eric Lesser, who joined as senior counsel in January 2023 from academia; and Jeffrey Wieand, who joined in January 2023 following his tenure as counsel to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.