Biography
Susanne leads Cooley’s bipartisan congressional investigations practice. A former federal prosecutor and one of the nation’s leaders in congressional investigations, her practice focuses on helping clients navigate high-stakes, complex investigations that potentially involve multiple federal and state agencies, Congress, and regulatory authorities, as well as significant reputational concerns.
Susanne’s record of leading hundreds of congressional investigations from inside the government gives her a leading edge in assisting clients with congressional investigations, other government and regulatory investigations, internal investigations and crisis management.
She provides sage counsel and advice in support of and during matters before Congress. As one client has explained: “She is a true expert in Congressional oversight. Her matchless experience in the subject matter and personal touch makes her an invaluable member of any team.”
Prior to joining Cooley, Susanne served for more than a decade in the senior leadership of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, the principal investigative committee of the US House of Representatives. In that capacity, Susanne served as the deputy staff director and chief counsel for Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and her predecessor Chairman Elijah E. Cummings, overseeing a team of more than 70 attorneys, investigators, and communications and support staff on fast-paced, high-volume, and high-profile investigations involving the government, private industry, and individuals.
Susanne has been ranked for two years by Chambers in Band 1 for Congressional Investigations.
