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So You’ve Been Subpoenaed by Congress? How to Prepare for Lawmakers’ Grilling

August 18, 2026

On August 18, 2026, Partners Robert Hoff and Julie Edelstein authored an article in Corporate Compliance Insights titled “So You’ve Been Subpoenaed by Congress? How to Prepare for Lawmakers’ Grilling.”

Robert and Julie explain how companies and individuals should prepare for a congressional investigation. Their advice covers building a team early, preserving documents, and working with committee staff to narrow the subpoena. They also address preparing witnesses to testify credibly and keeping statements consistent across parallel proceedings. The article warns that challenging a subpoena in court rarely succeeds and that willful noncompliance can lead to contempt referrals.

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