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Andrew P. Bakaj, Managing Partner, Appears on the Michael Smerconish Program to Discuss Security Clearances

On March 7, 2019, Managing Partner Andrew P. Bakaj was interviewed by Michael Smerconish on his XM Satellite Radio Program regarding security clearances. The interview followed news that President Trump overruled numerous White House staff members and granted Jared Kushner a security clearance. Continue reading Andrew P. Bakaj, Managing Partner, Appears on the Michael Smerconish Program to Discuss Security Clearances

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Andrew P. Bakaj, Managing Partner, Interviewed by National Public Radio, YAHOO! News, and Think Progress Regarding Jared Kushner’s Security Clearance

On March 1, 2019, Managing Partner Andrew P. Bakaj was interviewed by National Public Radio (NPR), Yahoo! News, and Think Progress concerning President Trump’s authority in issuing Jared Kushner a security clearance. To read the NPR article, click here. To read the YAHOO! News article, click here. To read the Think Progress article, click here. Continue reading Andrew P. Bakaj, Managing Partner, Interviewed by National Public Radio, YAHOO! News, and Think Progress Regarding Jared Kushner’s Security Clearance

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Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj Quoted Extensively in “ThinkProgress” Article about the Migrant Children & Congressional Oversight

Compass Rose Legal Group’s Founding and Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj is quoted extensively in a ThinkProgress article about the migrant children matter. Andrew’s comments concern Members of Congress requesting the Office of Inspectors General for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an inquiry on the matter. … Continue reading Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj Quoted Extensively in “ThinkProgress” Article about the Migrant Children & Congressional Oversight

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Listen to your Lawyer: Key Takeaways from the Donald Trump Jr.’s Email Release

The White House legal team has been in the news lately. This is because the media has focused on the President hiring veteran crisis-management attorney Ty Cobb, a relative of the late baseball legend, as well as the fifty-thousand-dollar retainer paid to Donald Trump Jr’s counsel before he posted Russia-related emails on Twitter. To some, … Continue reading Listen to your Lawyer: Key Takeaways from the Donald Trump Jr.’s Email Release

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Michael Flynn: What You Need to Know

National Security Law & Security Clearances Are Directly Impacting the White House The current issues impacting the Trump White House have brought national security matters, the Intelligence Community, and security clearance adjudications into the spotlight simultaneously. Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC is a law firm specializing in representing the Defense and Intelligence Communities, and we … Continue reading Michael Flynn: What You Need to Know

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Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj Quoted in a NEWSWEEK Article About President Trump, Director Comey, and the Alleged “Trump Tapes.”

Compass Rose Legal Group’s Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj is quoted in a Newsweek article discussing President Trump’s Tweet about the possible existence of “tapes” of their private conversations. Specifically, Andrew responded to a question about the possibility of then-Director Comey recording private conversations with the President. Andrew is quoted saying: “I’d find it hard to … Continue reading Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj Quoted in a NEWSWEEK Article About President Trump, Director Comey, and the Alleged “Trump Tapes.”

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Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj Quoted in a LawNewz Article About Michael Flynn’s SF-86 and Ongoing Legal Situation

Compass Rose Legal Group’s Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj is quoted in a LawNewz article discussing the ramifications of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s SF-86. The SF-86 is the form that federal employees and contractors must complete in order to obtain a security clearance. Andrew discusses the ramifications of Flynn’s failure to disclose his foreign contacts; … Continue reading Managing Attorney Andrew Bakaj Quoted in a LawNewz Article About Michael Flynn’s SF-86 and Ongoing Legal Situation

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Kellyanne Conway & Today’s Ethics Takeaways: A Clear Example of What Not to Do

My job as an attorney is to keep my clients out of trouble. I know what can open them up to liability, and I understand what can help mitigate those liabilities. Ethics investigations are not uncommon here in Washington, and I think today’s news surrounding Kellyanne Conway can serve as a reminder to all federal … Continue reading Kellyanne Conway & Today’s Ethics Takeaways: A Clear Example of What Not to Do