Government insight. Individual advocacy.

Security clearance.
Federal employment.
National security.

Experienced counsel for the decisions that affect your career, your rights, and your future.

Representing federal employees across the government, government contractors, military personnel, whistleblowers, journalists, and organizations.

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Experience from within
the institutions that matter.

CIA & Department of Defense

Government investigation and whistleblower program experience

Intelligence Community oversight

Former Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the Intelligence Community

More than three decades

National security, security clearance, and FOIA representation

Our practice

Find counsel for
the situation you face.

Our practice includes federal employment, security clearance, national security law, and more. We help clients understand their options and respond with care.

Security Clearance
& Polygraph

Guidance before an investigation. Representation when clearance eligibility is questioned.

  • Security questionnaires and interviews
  • Statements of Reasons and Letters of Intent
  • Hearings, personal appearances, and appeals
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Whistleblower
Representation

Counsel for people considering a protected disclosure or responding to retaliation.

  • Lawful disclosure channels
  • Federal, intelligence, and military matters
  • Retaliation and security clearance actions
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Federal
Employment

Representation for federal employees across the government, with particular experience in national security matters.

  • Adverse personnel actions
  • MSPB appeals and EEO complaints
  • National security employment issues
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Our attorneys

Government experience.
Focused advocacy.

Our attorneys bring experience in intelligence oversight, government investigations, and private practice to the matters we handle.

Andrew P. Bakaj

Founding & Managing Partner

Andrew P. Bakaj

Former CIA and Department of Defense official. Developed whistleblower reprisal programs and represented the 2019 Intelligence Community whistleblower. Served as lead attorney for Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower.

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I. Charles McCullough III

Senior Partner

I. Charles McCullough III

First Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. Earlier service includes the FBI, Treasury, and the National Security Agency.

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Mark S. Zaid

Senior Of Counsel

Mark S. Zaid

More than 30 years representing federal employees, intelligence and military personnel, whistleblowers, and the media in national security matters.

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Client Testimonials

Read about clients’ experiences working with our attorneys.

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Resources & perspectives

Understand the
landscape.

Explore the firm’s analysis, public matters, and resources for navigating federal service and national security law.

Contact the firm

Let’s discuss
your next step.

Contact Compass Rose Legal Group to discuss your matter.

Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 844.647.6500
Fax: 202.478.5201
Email: Info@CompassRosePLLC.com

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