Webcast: Congressional Investigations in the 119th Congress
Webcasts | January 9, 2026
Congress sprinted out of the gates in 2025, investigating companies across the economic spectrum on issues as diverse as online child safety, antisemitism on college campuses, antitrust, debanking, data breaches, pharmacy benefit managers, content moderation, and activities in China.
In this recorded webcast, our lawyers explore where Congress is likely to focus its investigations in the second session of the 119th Congress. They also review recent developments in the law relating to congressional investigations, examine the authorities House and Senate committees have to conduct investigations, how they enforce these authorities, and what defenses are available to targets of or witnesses in congressional investigations. Finally, they discuss mistakes that are often made by entities faced with an investigation.
MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:
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PANELISTS:
Michael D. Bopp is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and Chair of the firm’s Congressional Investigations Practice Group. A seasoned investigations and crisis management lawyer, Michael brings his extensive government and private-sector experience to bear on behalf of his clients to help them navigate their most difficult crises. Described as “one of the top Congressional investigations lawyers in Washington,” his work centers on guiding clients through high-stakes congressional and executive-branch investigations, internal corporate and regulatory investigations, and related crisis and media-management challenges.
Barry H. Berke is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s New York office and Co-Chair of the firm’s global Litigation Practice. “One of the foremost litigators in the U.S.” and “the go-to criminal defense lawyer in the country,” Barry is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and a leader in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations. He represents individuals and corporations in high-stakes trials, complex litigation, and internal and regulatory investigations.
Thomas Hungar is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and is widely recognized for his appellate advocacy and constitutional expertise, having argued 26 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. A former General Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives and Deputy Solicitor General, he brings unmatched insight into congressional investigations and complex statutory issues, guiding clients through high-stakes disputes at the intersection of law and government.
Laura Jenkins Plack is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Denver office and a member of the White Collar Defense & Investigations and Litigation practice groups. A former Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice, Laura defends companies and executives facing internal, regulatory, criminal, and congressional investigations across industries including financial services, technology, fintech, manufacturing, and sports. She also advises on crisis-management strategies and hearing preparation.
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