Presents
Significant White Collar Prosecutions and Investigations: Perspectives from the Government and the Defense.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Complimentary CLE program
The ABA/Criminal Justice presents a 3-panel CLE program addressing several issues surrounding white collar crime prosecution
and defense. The first panel will address major developments in the prosecution of health care fraud and the False Claims Act.
The second panel will address major Department of Justice victories in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) including Hewlett Packard, Total S.A., and Alcoa. The third panel will focus on major developments, including a
discussion of trials and recent significant settlements, related to the government’s enforcement of federal securities laws.
Panelists will include attorneys, general counsels, and forensic accountants.
8:45 a.m. -10 am
Healthcare & False Claims Act
Panelists will examine and discuss parallel proceedings in the national and regional enforcement of health care fraud offenses,
including major criminal resolutions, False Claims Act settlements, and the attendant collateral consequences. The panel will
offer a unique perspective on these significant issues and will include Department of Justice attorneys, defense attorneys,
investigators, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Moderator
Andrew S. Feldman, Feldman Firm PLLC, Miami, FL
Speakers:
Ryan Stumphauzer, Partner, O’Quinn Stumphauzer, PLLC, Miami, FL
Dan Bernstein, Asst. U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Joe Beemsterboer, US. Department of Justice, Fraud Section, Washington, DC
L.T. Lafferty, Partner, Holland& Knight, Tampa, FL
Jeff Dickstein, Asst. U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, Civil Division
BREAK: 10:00 – 10:15
10:15-11:30
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The panel will discuss the government’s enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and some of the recent
significant FCPA settlements (e.g., Alcoa, Hewlett Packard, and Total S.A.) and investigations, including investigations related to
hedge funds and private equity firms. The panel will also evaluate the impact of recent jurisprudence regarding the definition of
a “foreign official” and the impact of foreign anti-corruption laws, anti-boycott laws, and labor laws.
Moderator:
Andrew S. Feldman, Feldman Firm PLLC, Miami, FL
Speakers:
Rebekah Poston, Partner, Squire Sanders Patton Boggs, Miami, FL
Dan Fridman, Partner, Holland & Knight, Miami, FL
Zach Intrater, Asst. U.S. Attorney, District of New Jersey
Tracy Davis, Senior Trial Attorney, SEC Enforcement Section, San Francisco, CA
Aurora Fagan, Asst. U.S. Attorney, Economic Crimes Section, Southern District of Florida
Andre Zamorano, SEC Enforcement Section, Miami, FL
Andrew Boutros, Asst. U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Illinois
BREAK: 11:15-11:30
11:30-12:30
Securities Fraud
Panelists will examine and discuss the major developments in the government’s prosecution of hedge funds, financial firms,
banks, and other business entities for violations of the securities laws. The panel will also evaluate the impact of the SEC
Whistleblower program.
Moderator
Marissel Descalzo, Partner, Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, Miami, FL
Speakers:
Ryan O’Quinn, Partner, O’Quinn Stumphauxzer, PLLC, Miami, FL
William Shepherd, Partner, Holland & Knight, West Palm Beach, FL
Ron Davidson, Asst. U.S. Attorney, Economic Crimes Section, Southern District of Florida
Place:
Time:
Holland & Knight
701 Brickell Avenue, Ste. 3300
Miami, FL 33131
8:45 am – 12:30 pm (Registration begins at 8:00 am)
Complimentary CLE Program
Registration required. Please RSVP to [email protected]
MCLE:
CLE accreditation is being sought for this program on a limited basis. Specifically, the ABA will be seeking accreditation for this
program in CA, IL, NY, and Southern regional states only. These states sometimes do not approve a program for credit before
the program occurs. This course is expected to qualify for 3.5 CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 4.2 CLE credit hours in
50-minute states. This transitional program is approved for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys in NY. Attorneys
may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in other states. For more information about
CLE accreditation in your state, visit www.americanbar.org/mcle.