Congressional Oversight Is Moving Faster Than GCs Can React

Mayer Brown partners Jonathan Becker and Tom Perez co-authored an article in Today's General Counsel examining the growing risks that congressional oversight poses for companies and their legal departments. The authors argue that congressional investigations are increasingly moving faster than traditional regulatory proceedings and can quickly expand into multi-front legal, reputational, and business crises. The article outlines key areas of potential congressional scrutiny across industries and provides a framework for general counsel to proactively assess oversight risks, strengthen cross-functional crisis preparedness, and engage stakeholders before an inquiry arises.