Andrew P. Bakaj

Guest Author

Andrew P. Bakaj is Chief Legal Counsel at Whistleblower Aid, which provides pro bono representation to public interest whistleblowers. He is a former U.S. intelligence officer and the founding and managing partner of Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC. He and Attorney Mark Zaid represented the whistleblower whose complaint led to President Trump’s first-term impeachment.

Articles by this author:

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem on the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement building as seen on January 07, 2026 in Washington, DC.

How Secretary Mullin Can Reform DHS

Mar. 30, 2026 Mark Zaid and Andrew P. Bakaj

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Letter to the Editor: Whistleblower Protections Are Getting Stronger

Apr. 21, 2017 Andrew P. Bakaj and Mark Zaid

New Case Proves Intelligence Community Whistleblowers Have Protections

Feb. 23, 2017 Andrew P. Bakaj and Mark Zaid