Over the last several years, the U.S. federal government has ramped up its resources and staffing, allowing for more in-depth and frequent corporate government investigations. Many legal professionals who work in the corporate world have either undergone a government investigation, or have been a bystander watching another company go through the sometimes painful process.

Whether your company is large or small, public or private, never assume that it will “fly under the radar,” as no one is immune to an investigation. Furthermore, your response in the hours and days following an investigation inquiry strongly impacts the eventual outcome.