WilmerHale Partner Alyssa DaCunha ­was recognized as a 2021 Crisis Leadership Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.

Ms. DaCunha’s profile highlights her experience in handling issues that arise at the juncture of law and policy, and often in the glare of the media spotlight. Ms. DaCunha, a Washington-based partner who frequently represents clients facing congressional investigations, notes that companies and executives will often find themselves in crisis mode as they determine how to respond to crisis, especially when they are called to testify in the middle of a still-unfolding situation. “This is where we are able to dive in and make a difference on behalf of our clients,” she adds.

Emphasizing her dynamic approach to hearing preparation, Ms. DaCunha, a member of WilmerHale’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response Practice, says the key is to develop a holistic strategy that allows clients to take charge of challenging, and potentially chaotic, situations. “We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us as they turn to us to help them walk through those moments,” she notes.