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Provided by Ronak Desai
Ronak D. Desai, firm-wide Leader of Paul Hastings’ Congressional Investigations practice, is a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice group. He deploys his extensive government and private sector experience to navigate clients through the unique legal, political, reputational, and media risks inevitably arising from Congressional scrutiny.
In the private sector, Ronak leverages his expertise regarding Congressional investigations and oversight, best practices in responding to document requests and subpoenas, preparing for public and private Congressional testimony. He enjoys longstanding relationships with Members of Congress and senior staff from both sides of the aisle.
Ronak has successfully represented clients in front of virtually every single Senate and House Committee on Capitol Hill, as well as in front of individual member offices and special committees and commissions. Ronak’s clients include individuals, companies, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations across a wide spectrum of industry sectors.
Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Mr. Desai served as investigative counsel to a high-profile Select Committee on Capitol Hill, his fifth time working in Congress.
Harvard Law School (magna cum laude)
Harvard Kennedy School, M.P.P.
Johns Hopkins University, B.A. (Phi Beta Kappa, University and Departmental Honors)
Provided by Chambers
Ronak Desai co-leads the Congressional investigations practice at Paul Hastings LLP. He has a strong track record as a former staffer on various House and Senate committees. He guides clients through highly sensitive Congressional inquiries.
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Ronak is well connected on Capitol Hill and provides strategic insights.
Ronak is accessible, responsive and comfortable in this space.
His guidance is very precise and grounded in a clear understanding of how oversight actually functions on Capitol Hill.
Ronak Desai is the person you want in the room when everything is on the line. He brings the full package: legal depth, political instincts and the ability to manage a crisis without breaking stride.
Ronak delivers every time.
Ronak is well connected on Capitol Hill and provides strategic insights.
Ronak is accessible, responsive and comfortable in this space.
His guidance is very precise and grounded in a clear understanding of how oversight actually functions on Capitol Hill.
Ronak Desai is the person you want in the room when everything is on the line. He brings the full package: legal depth, political instincts and the ability to manage a crisis without breaking stride.
Ronak delivers every time.