Response to Government Investigations
Early-Stage, Consequential, Strategic Guidance
When a company or individual becomes the subject of an inquiry by the DOJ, SEC, EPA, or another governmental body, the first response often shapes the entire trajectory of the matter. Early communications, interview preparation, and internal narrative development must be precise, credible, and strategically aligned.
DRC brings deep experience supporting clients in such complex, high-exposure matters, including the development of clear, authoritative visuals that translate technical, scientific, and regulatory information into formats that agency lawyers can quickly and accurately understand. These graphics strengthen early advocacy, clarify intricate factual issues, and often serve as foundational materials if the investigation later expands into civil or criminal proceedings.
We help legal teams navigate uncertainty, present coherent narratives, and position their clients for the strongest possible outcome before the matter escalates.
why work with us?
Our Expertise in Government Investigations
Early Assessment and Framing
We work with legal teams to evaluate the facts rapidly and develop a credible, strategically protective narrative that anticipates how regulators will interpret key conduct. Our team clarifies complex issues, identifies impactful themes, and creates visual explanations that ensure technical or multi‑layered information is presented with clarity from the outset.
Decision Maker and Risk Analysis
We apply analytical and psychological frameworks to assess how agency attorneys may perceive documents, communications, and internal processes. This approach helps identify vulnerabilities, anticipate areas of skepticism, and surface opportunities to build credibility. This empowers legal teams to avoid missteps that complicate investigations.
Witness Preparation and Communications
We prepare individuals for agency interviews with structured methods that enhance clarity, improve consistency, and reduce the risk of misstatements. We also help craft written and oral advocacy that presents complex information with precision and persuasion. This proves critical if the investigation later develops into parallel civil or criminal exposure.
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Michael L. Bloch, Partner, Bloch & White LLP
“DRC’s plus is that they do all of it, and they do it all extraordinarily well. They are out and away the best because they dig in, really understand the case and the law.”
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why drc?
For nearly three decades, DRC has supported clients through their most sensitive and high‑exposure matters. Our multidisciplinary team of litigators, psychologists, data scientists, and information designers creates clarity in situations where complexity can easily overwhelm the narrative. By integrating strategic analysis, narrative development, witness preparation, and visual communication into a single cohesive process, DRC helps clients respond to government investigations with confidence, credibility, and precision at every stage of a government inquiry.
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Discover our experience
Our portfolio features cases that define the cutting edge of litigation, handled in courts across the country, and involving the most pressing legal challenges of their time. See how DRC’s strategic insight has guided clients through matters of extraordinary complexity and significance.
services
Strategic Services for Government Investigations
- Community Attitudes Surveys
- Jury Focus Groups
- Judge/Arbitrator Focus Groups
- Demonstrative Aids
- Jury Selection
- Trial Strategy Consulting
- Witness Preparation
- Trial Technology
Community Attitudes Surveys
DRC’s online Community Attitudes Surveys provide a “barometer reading” of how hundreds of potential jurors view the parties, the issues, and the evidence. We use the survey results to create a profile of the best and worst jurors for your case.
Jury Focus Groups
Jury focus groups test case themes, evidence, and witnesses. Conducted within the jurisdiction, clients observe live deliberations and get both qualitative and quantitative feedback. This helps DRC shape trial strategy and is often an effective risk management tool to guide potential settlement.
Judge/Arbitrator Focus Groups
DRC partners with former judges and arbitrators from JAMS/AAA to hear cases and issue written opinions. Judge and arbitrator panelists provide strategic feedback about case strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes, they can provide insight into the judge or arbitrator assigned to the case.
Demonstrative Aids
DRC’s strategists and designers apply innovative design principles and leverage jury research to ensure that your trial graphics reinforce both oral and visual advocacy.
Jury Selection
DRC develops reliable jury profiles to identify negatively biased jurors for de-selection. DRC thoroughly researches and ranks each potential juror, regardless of the jury pool size. We draft voir dire questions, jury questionnaires, and pre-trial motions related to jury selection.
Trial Strategy Consulting
At DRC, we build our trial strategies around cohesive and compelling case narratives. By simplifying complex issues that appeal to both logic and emotion, we ensure that trial presentations resonate with decision-makers, guiding them toward the right outcome.
Witness Preparation
DRC prepares the most important and difficult witnesses to testify at depositions and trials. Our approach familiarizes witnesses with the rules for direct and cross-examination, providing guidance to ensure maximum clarity and credibility.
Trial Technology
DRC provides trial technicians (“hot seat” operators) to ensure that your trial presentation is smooth and seamless. Our consultants have each worked on hundreds of trials and are accustomed to the rigors of ultra-high-profile and high-stakes trials.
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