White Collar Crime Institute 2024

White collar criminal prosecutions, investigations, and reform efforts have widespread political, social, and economic reverberations that seem to grow, year after year. The scope and nature of white collar matters have become more complex, as defense attorneys, prosecutors, and regulators must define the contours of cooperation, navigate tumultuous cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues, and adjust to an evolving and uncertain enforcement landscape—all under intense press and public scrutiny. Technology adds additional layers of complexity, with cryptocurrency, cybercrime, and cybersecurity posing both opportunities and challenges.

The White Collar Crime Committee has assembled a comprehensive full-day program that will explore these and other critical developments that have characterized this era of white collar enforcement. Our panels will include senior government enforcement officials, members of the media, and top practitioners in the field.

Special Feature: Women in White Collar Kickoff Reception featuring a fireside chat with Lisa Zornberg | Chief Counsel, New York City Hall; Former Chief, Criminal Division, US Attorney’s Office, SDNY will be held the evening before the institute, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 6pm-8pm and will provide an opportunity to network in a more intimate setting. This reception is included in the institute price, and all registrants and faculty are encouraged to attend.

Program Fee:
$799 Member | $899 Nonmember
Special Pricing for Attorneys Admitted 5 years or less: $599 Member | $699 Nonmember
Special Pricing for Government/Nonprofit/Academics: $299 Member | $399 Nonmember
Registration for Kickoff Reception Only: $50 Member | $80 Nonmember

Institute Chair:

Jenna Dabbs
Kaplan Hecker & Fink

 Morning Fireside Chat:

 Nicole Argentieri
Acting Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
Department of Justice

 Moderated by:

James Gatta
Goodwin

 Afternoon Keynote:

Ian McGinley
Director of the Division of Enforcement, CFTC

 Introduction by:

Jenna Dabbs
Kaplan Hecker & Fink

 Faculty:

 Whistleblowers – Policies, Investigations and Issues

Moderator:

Joan M. Loughnane
Sidley Austin LLP

 Speakers:

Celia Cohen
Ballard Spahr LLP

Andrea Griswold
Deputy U.S. Attorney, SDNY

Helen Gugel
Ropes & Gray

Molly Moeser
Chief of MLARs, DOJ

Osman Nawaz
Chief of Enforcement’s Complex Financial Instruments Unit, SEC

Emerging Issues in Federal Sentencing

Jillian B. Berman
Lankler Siffert & Wohl

Nola B. Heller
Milbank LLP

Amanda Kramer
Covington & Burling LLP

Thomas A. McKay
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC

Torrey K. Young
Mukasey Young

 The Broadening Reach of U.S. Jurisdiction

Moderator:

James P. Loonam
Jones Day

Speakers:

Jenna Dabbs
Kaplan Hecker & Fink

Casey E. Donnelly
Willkie Farr & Gallagher

David Pitluck
Chief, Business and Securities Fraud Section
US Attorney’s Office, EDNY

Lessons Learned and Noteworthy Takeaways from Recent Trials

Moderator:

Greg D. Andres
Davis Polk

 Speakers:

Mark S. Cohen
Cohen & Gresser

Kiersten Fletcher
Assistant US Attorney, Securities & Commodities Fraud Task Force
US Attorney’s Office, SDNY

David Gopstein
Kaplan Hecker & Fink

Alixandra Smith
Deputy Chief, Criminal Division
US Attorney’s Office, EDNY

Louis A. “Tony” Pellegrino
Dentons

DOJ/SDNY “Policy” Shifts and Developments

Moderator:

Shawn Crowley
Kaplan Hecker & Fink

 Speakers:

Mike Ferrara
Kaplan Hecker & Fink

Ed Kim
Chief Counsel to U.S. Attorney, SDNY

David I. Miller
Greenberg Traurig

Brent Wible
Acting Chief Counselor to the AAG, Criminal Division, DOJ

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

6:00pm – 6:45pm
Women in White Collar Fireside Chat Featuring Lisa Zornberg, Chief Counsel to NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Moderated by Katherine Goldstein, Partner and Co-Head of Akin’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice

6:45pm – 8:00pm
Women in White Collar Kickoff Reception

Thursday, May 23, 2024

9:00am – 9:15am
Introduction
Jenna Dabbs

9:15am – 9:45am
Morning Keynote Address
Nicole Argentieri, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Head of the Criminal Division, DOJ

9:45am – 9:55am
Morning Break

9:55am – 11:10am
Whistleblowers – Policies, Investigations and Issues
Expanding whistleblower programs and policies, incentives (good and bad), best practices and challenges in investigating whistleblower allegations

11:10am – 11:15 am
Short Break

11:15am – 12:30pm
Emerging Issues in Federal Sentencing
Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines, loss amount as a driver in white collar sentencing and ways to manage/think about it, dealing with the threat and imposition of financial penalties

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Networking Lunch

1:30pm – 2:00pm
Afternoon Keynote Address
Ian McGinley, Superintendent, NYS DFS
Introduction by Jenna Dabbs

2:00pm – 3:15pm
The Broadening Reach of U.S. Jurisdiction
Extraterritoriality in criminal cases, DOJ perspectives (changing?) on the rule of specialty, the challenges of managing bail, trials, and sentencing where defendants/witnesses are located and conduct occurred abroad

3:15pm – 3:25pm
Afternoon Break

3:25pm – 4:25pm
Lessons Learned and Noteworthy Takeaways from Recent Trials

4:25pm – 4:30pm
Short Break

4:30pm – 5:30pm
DOJ/SDNY “Policy” Shifts and Developments
Lessons and developments from recent DOJ interactions and advocacy – privacy, protective orders, privilege screening, disclosure

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Sponsoring Association Committee:
White Collar Crime, Jenna Dabbs, Chair

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org

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