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Attorney Lausten Represents Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos

Written by Kristin Lausten

Washington, D.C.: Kristin M. Lausten of Lausten & Co. represented Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos, the wife of former Trump advisor George Papadopoulos, in a private hearing of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Monday, March 11, 2019 as they continued to investigate alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election. Kristin was retained as co-counsel alongside John L. Mullen of Franke, Schultz and Mullen.

Kristin made note of the professional and respectful nature of the committee members towards her client and counsel during the interview. She stated, “It is an honor to have been selected to jointly represent Mrs. Papadopoulos. I look forward to an ongoing role in the representation of my client with regard to the U.S. Government’s investigation.”

Known for her aggressive representation and honest advice, Kristin guided Mrs. Papadopoulos as the committee heard testimony and proceeded with questioning; the contents of which the committee has requested to be kept confidential.