Daniel Schwager brings a unique perspective on congressional and executive branch investigations and ethics, drawing on more than 25 years of experience on both sides of the enforcement process. He has served as a federal prosecutor and ethics advisor, congressional ethics and administrative counsel, and defense attorney, giving him insight into how government investigations develop and what strategies prove most effective in protecting clients.
Dan’s government service includes roles as chief counsel and staff director of the House Committee on Ethics, counsel for the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, and General Counsel to the Secretary of the Senate. As a prosecutor, he handled public corruption cases at the Department of Justice and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. In these roles, he has advised on and taught classes in internal investigations and ethics. This background allows him to anticipate how enforcement agencies will approach investigations and craft defense strategies that address government concerns while protecting client interests.
