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Provided by Brian Smith
Brian Smith assists clients with challenging public policy matters that combine legal and political risks and opportunities.
Brian represents companies and individuals facing high-profile and high-risk congressional investigations and hearings, and other criminal, civil, and internal investigations that present legal, political, and public relations risks. He assists companies and executives responding to formal and informal inquiries from Congress and executive branch agencies for documents, information, and testimony. He has extensive experience preparing CEOs and other senior executives to testify before challenging congressional oversight hearings.
Provided by Chambers
Brian Smith co-leads Covington's Congressional investigations practice and is well placed to represent both companies and individuals in complex Congressional investigations.
Provided by Chambers
"Brian brings tremendous experience and awareness in how to engage in complex political matters."
"Brian is a master of both understanding the congressional process and the interests of committees making him a great strategist. He is a calming influence on clients, helping people feel confident going into a charged situation."
"Brian is a seasoned and talented congressional investigations counsel, helping lead the process to a positive result."
"Brian brings tremendous experience and awareness in how to engage in complex political matters."
"Brian is a master of both understanding the congressional process and the interests of committees making him a great strategist. He is a calming influence on clients, helping people feel confident going into a charged situation."
"Brian is a seasoned and talented congressional investigations counsel, helping lead the process to a positive result."
