With the midterm elections rapidly approaching, Democratic lawmakers in both the House and Senate have begun to return to an increasingly familiar tactic of the minority: firing off a flurry of document preservation letters that are a harbinger for the subpoenas to come. These early letters signal that key Democrats
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Joshua Schenk
Drawing on his prior background in government service, Josh Schenk advises clients on high-profile investigations before Congress and the Department of Justice, regulatory and public policy issues, and election and political law matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Josh served in key White House roles from 2022 to 2025. Most recently, Josh served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor in the White House Chief of Staff’s Office. In this role, he helped to oversee the administration's domestic policy apparatus and advised President Biden, members of his Cabinet, and senior Administration officials on domestic and economic policy initiatives. His portfolio included regulations and executive action related to artificial intelligence, civil rights, criminal justice reform, education, environmental protection, and healthcare. Previously, he worked in the White House Staff Secretary’s Office, where he prepared the President’s daily briefing materials and traveled with the President on over 50 domestic and international trips.
Beyond his executive branch service, Josh has experience preparing both presidential and vice-presidential candidates for debates and previously clerked for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Josh maintains an active pro bono practice focused on immigration and asylum.
Democratic Investigations Agenda is Coming Into Focus
If the upcoming midterm elections result in a Democratic majority in the House next year, companies, organizations, and individuals can expect a new wave of congressional investigations, hearings, and oversight, with a familiar focus on the Trump administration and an emphasis on a variety of private sector targets. The Democratic…
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