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Government Relations: Congressional Investigations

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Government Relations: Congressional Investigations - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cooley LLP's congressional investigations team is comprised of seasoned attorneys and former senior government officials representing both major political parties. Drawing on extensive experience across House, Senate and committee proceedings, the team is recognized for its provision of strategic counsel and skilled representation in navigating complex congressional inquiries. The firm has a proven track record of advising prominent political figures and major corporations across a wide array of industries.

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Strengths

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  • Cooley has an ability to see across related matters and help us have cohesive responses across all of these.

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  • Susanne Grooms has assembled an outstanding team of seasoned congressional investigations attorneys and associates who are at the top of their game.

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  • Subject matter knowledge and expertise is definitely Cooley's strength. The team has done well in terms of interfacing with government agencies and guiding us as its client.

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  • Cooley is exceptional at developing and implementing responses to regulatory inquiries, including on a strategy basis. Its attorneys have a deep understanding of the regulatory environment on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis.

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  • All members of the Cooley team are first-rate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Susanne Grooms
    Susanne Grooms

    Susanne Grooms

    Susanne Grooms of Cooley LLP brings her previous experience as a federal prosecutor to bear in her representation of corporate clients before Congressional investigations.

    • Susanne has a highly sophisticated understanding of how companies can successfully navigate Congressional investigations and hearings. She also has a keen awareness of the commercial impact of a high profile investigation on a company in the midst of a crisis.

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    • Susanne offers insightful and useful suggestions.

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    • Susanne could not be more attentive and responsive but, more importantly, we trust her expert guidance because of both the depth of her experience and her strategic approach.

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    • Susanne is great in her tactical and strategic thinking.

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    • Susanne has a calm, steady demeanor and an approach to high pressure situations that puts others at ease, especially when most people would be overwhelmed. She has an incredible ability to help people make sound decisions, guiding them thoughtfully and collaboratively rather than dictating outcomes.

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  • Heather Sawyer
    Heather Sawyer

    Heather Sawyer

    Heather Sawyer deftly guides clients in their dealings with Congress, minimizing reputational risk and representing their interests in congressional investigations.

    • It was a true benefit to work with such a sharp attorney as Heather.

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    • Heather is smart, strategic and responsive. She has good instincts and thinks carefully about the issues presented.

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    • Heather's intelligence and level of understanding about our issues and our organization is extremely sophisticated. She is exceptionally easy to work with, and her guidance has been of enormous help.

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    • Heather is immensely experienced.

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