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On June 2, 2026, Partners Sharmi Das, Matthew F. Ferraro, and Rajeev Raghavan convened an in-person Congressional simulation with clients at the firm’s San Francisco office. This dynamic, hands-on experience provided participants with a first-hand view of the complexities of investigations conducted by the U.S. Congress. In the face of upcoming midterm elections, participants explored the realities of Congressional engagement, from responding to a request or a subpoena to managing witness preparation and public communications. The event, which built on an article Ms. Das and Mr. Ferraro had written several months before, Three Steps Tech Companies Can Take Today To Prepare To Ride A Blue Wave In 2026, focused on the particular interests of technology companies facing Congressional scrutiny.

On April 23, 2026, as part of Crowell’s Government Contractors Navigating a Sea Change (OOPS 2026) Conference, Partners Sharmi Das and Matthew F. Ferraro and Counsel Alexandra Barbee-Garrett discussed evolving artificial intelligence policies under the second Trump administration, supply chain risk determinations and related litigation, and their implications for contractor compliance.