After the Election: Preparing for the 2027 Oversight Wave

With the November 3 midterm elections behind us, committee leadership, staff, and investigative priorities in Congress may shift heading into January 2027. Congressional inquiries can begin without any finding or allegation of wrongdoing, and companies and individuals may be drawn in as targets, third-party witnesses, or document holders. Snell & Wilmer partners James Melendres, Sam Neel, and Dan Sale will discuss what the election results may mean for congressional oversight, the early signals that often come before an investigation, how congressional inquiries can intersect with DOJ, regulatory, and litigation exposure, and practical considerations for the first 48 hours after a committee letter arrives.

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