Latham Adds Leading Congressional Investigations and National Security Partner in Washington, D.C.

Vanessa Le brings a wealth of former government experience to the firm's world-class White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice.

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to announce that Vanessa Le has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice and as a member of the Litigation & Trial Department. Le advises clients on congressional investigations and matters involving national security and geopolitical risk. Her career includes notable former government roles including serving as Counsel for the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) and designee to then Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC), as Special Advisor to the Director of National Intelligence and Special Counsel to the General Counsel at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), as Associate Counsel in the White House Counsel's Office, and as an Honors Attorney at the National Security Agency; as well as time in private practice.

"We are excited for Vanessa to join our White Collar Practice in D.C.," said Mandy Reeves, Managing Partner of the firm's Washington, D.C. office. "She brings significant experience in the Legislative and Executive Branches and is highly regarded in the intelligence community, and on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill, for her expertise. Clients will benefit from her sharp insights and nuanced understanding of the political and national security landscape in Washington."

Le's significant congressional investigations experience includes serving on SSCI Majority staff from 2017 to 2021, where she was lead investigative counsel for a historic bipartisan investigation. In this role, Le oversaw more than 180 transcribed interviews, drafted and served all SSCI subpoenas, and co-authored the SSCI's comprehensive, bipartisan report on Russian Interference in the 2016 elections. In addition, Le provided ongoing legal advice to Chairman Burr and SSCI leadership on oversight of intelligence activities, constitutional authorities, and whistleblower matters.

Le served at ODNI from 2021 to 2023, where she led the intelligence community's interagency effort to reauthorize section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and advanced key initiatives for the Director of National Intelligence. During her time at ODNI, Le also completed a detail as Associate Counsel in the Office of White House Counsel, where she worked on sensitive oversight matters.

"Vanessa's experience leading government investigations and managing highly sensitive national security matters aligns well with our clients' needs," said Kevin Chambers, Global Co-Chair of the firm's White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice. "Her arrival enhances our bipartisan team's ability to help clients skillfully navigate the unique political, legal, communications, and reputational considerations involved when engaging with Congress."

"I am thrilled to join Latham's unmatched White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice," said Le. "The firm's global platform unlocks tremendous opportunity to serve companies, boards, and individuals at the highest level and to work with a world-class bipartisan team on cutting edge investigations and national security matters."

Le is the latest former government official to join Latham's top-tier White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, after the recent arrivals of Ed Siskel, former White House Counsel, Marc Berger, former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement and now Co-Chair of Latham's White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, and Paul Rosen, former Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Treasury for Investment Security.

Le joins Latham from DLA Piper. She began her legal career as an Honors Attorney at the National Security Agency. Le received her JD from The George Washington University Law School and her BA from Harvard University.

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Notes to Editors

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Contacts
Mandy Reeves, Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner, +1.202.637.2183
Kevin Chambers, Global Co-Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, +1.202.637.2190

SOURCE Latham & Watkins LLP