Welcome to The National Law Journal’s Inadmissible feature, a regular Q&A series with Washington, D.C., legal professionals. The interviews take a short, to-the-point look at an issue at the intersection of law and politics and strategic risk mitigation led by professionals in the nation’s capital. If you are interested in being profiled, reach out to [email protected].

In this edition, Covington & Burling partners Brian D. Smith and Robert K. Kelner discuss their legal advisory role and risk mitigation strategies in light of a push by the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition with China  for an increase of congressional investigations.