Past Events

Connecticut Chapter of the WWCDA Networking Event and Wine Tasting

This event will kick off 2020 with a networking wine tasting and dinner at Bin228 Wine Bar in Hartford, CT on Monday January 27, 2020 at 5:30.

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WWCDA Indianapolis Winter Gathering

Chapter post-holiday drinks and planning session for 2020 activities; we will also be interviewed by a reporter for the Indianapolis Business Journal who is doing an article on the WWCDA.

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Florida Chapter 2020 New Year Kick-Off

Chapter drinks to kick off the New Year and Brainstorm event and chapter growth planning.

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WWCDA Quarterly Breakfast

Informal meeting to discuss upcoming WWCDA events, plan local WWCDA events, and discuss upcoming professional development opportunities and developments in our practices.

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Presentation by Susanne MÜNCH, Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection

Presentation by SUSANNE MÜNCH (Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection) "CHANGES TO GERMANY'S CURRENT CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY LAW BASED ON THE EXPECTED ACT ON THE SANCTIONING OF CORPORATION-RELATED OFFENCES". Afterwards: General introduction of all present members and discussion of expectations in relation to the Chapter/Future events etc.

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Irish Chapter Members' Meeting

Meeting of the Irish WWCDA Chapter to discuss WWCDA members business / updates.

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Chapter Luncheon

Luncheon with Guest Speaker and Roundtable Discussion

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ETHICS IN WHITE COLLAR REPRESENTATIONS

An informative presentation on avoiding malpractices and grievances. Attorney Carrie Johnson Phaneuf will discuss engagement letters, fee arrangements, addressing conflicts, tips for client communication and other topics. As a bonus, this presentation qualifies for ethics credit.

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Chapter Meeting

Members will discuss information presented at the WWCDA annual meeting and develop goals for the year.

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WWCDA Quarterly Breakfast

Informal meeting to discuss upcoming WWCDA events, plan local WWCDA events, and discuss upcoming professional development opportunities and developments in our practices.

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Networking Drinks

Casual drinks and nibbles with a relevant guest speaker.

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Presentation by Justice Una Ni Raifeartaigh

Presentation by Justice Una Ni Raifeartaigh – Judge of the Irish Court of Appeal.

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Savvy Social Media Intelligence Gathering and Privacy: Tips & Resources for Investigative Lawyers

An interactive discussion on tools and resources lawyers can use to mine social media to gather intelligence and comply with important privacy considerations. As a bonus, hear how you can protect your personal and family privacy online.

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WWCDA after Work Mixer with Guest Speaker, Gail P. Hardy

Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy was the first African American appointed a state’s attorney in Connecticut history. She’s the chief law enforcement officer in the Hartford Judicial District, comprising the city and 18 surrounding communities, and oversees prosecutors, inspectors, investigators and support staff at courthouses in Hartford, Enfield and Manchester and the juvenile and community courts in Hartford. This event will be held at Robinson Cole, LLP, in Hartford CT on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:30. Wine and drinks provided. Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy was the first African American appointed a state’s attorney in Connecticut history. She’s the chief law enforcement officer in the Hartford Judicial District, comprising the city and 18 surrounding communities, and oversees prosecutors, inspectors, investigators and support staff at courthouses in Hartford, Enfield and Manchester and the juvenile and community courts in Hartford. This event will be held at Robinson Cole, LLP, in Hartford CT on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:30. Wine and drinks provided. Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy was the first African American appointed a state’s attorney in Connecticut history. She’s the chief law enforcement officer in the Hartford Judicial District, comprising the city and 18 surrounding communities, and oversees prosecutors, inspectors, investigators and support staff at courthouses in Hartford, Enfield and Manchester and the juvenile and community courts in Hartford. This event will be held at Robinson Cole, LLP, in Hartford CT on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:30. Wine and drinks provided. Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy was the first African American appointed a state’s attorney in Connecticut history. She’s the chief law enforcement officer in the Hartford Judicial District, comprising the city and 18 surrounding communities, and oversees prosecutors, inspectors, investigators and support staff at courthouses in Hartford, Enfield and Manchester and the juvenile and community courts in Hartford. This event will be held at Robinson Cole, LLP, in Hartford CT on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:30. Wine and drinks provided. Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy was the first African American appointed a state’s attorney in Connecticut history. She’s the chief law enforcement officer in the Hartford Judicial District, comprising the city and 18 surrounding communities, and oversees prosecutors, inspectors, investigators and support staff at courthouses in Hartford, Enfield and Manchester and the juvenile and community courts in Hartford. This event will be held at Robinson Cole, LLP, in Hartford CT on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:30. Wine and drinks provided. Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy was the first African American appointed a state’s attorney in Connecticut history. She’s the chief law enforcement officer in the Hartford Judicial District, comprising the city and 18 surrounding communities, and oversees prosecutors, inspectors, investigators and support staff at courthouses in Hartford, Enfield and Manchester and the juvenile and community courts in Hartford. This event will be held at Robinson Cole, LLP, in Hartford CT on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:30. Wine and drinks provided.

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WWCDA Quarterly Breakfast

Informal meeting to discuss upcoming WWCDA events, plan local WWCDA events, and discuss upcoming professional development opportunities and developments in our practices.

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Networking Drinks

Casual drinks and nibbles with a relevant guest speaker.

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The idiosyncrasies of politically charged cases: litigating on behalf of protesters, police or polit

June 26th CLE / happy hour discussion 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. Presented by Janet Hoffman, Kris Winemiller and Lisa Maxfield

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WWCDA Irish Chapter Webinar: Sanctions, AML, a US Perspective

Dear All The Irish Chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) will host a live webinar on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 at 5.00 pm during which we will be joined by Frances McLeod, Founding Partner, Forensic Risk Alliance and Megan Prendergast Millard, Senior Managing Director, Financial & Regulatory Compliance Services, Guidepost Solutions. Together they will spend approximately 45 minutes online discussing the following topics: Section I - Megan Prendergast Millard, Guidepost Solutions Sanctions and AML enforcement of financial services operational hubs in Ireland post Brexit - What regulators are looking at/for - How they approach investigations - Where they will go with remediation. Section II - Frances McLeod, FRA Responding to an investigation, the external consultant's perspective - Case study of technologies FRA used on Airbus and the risk mapping remediation - Compliance monitorship (banking and non-banking) to give it a broader application. We hope you can join us for the live session and would encourage you to extend the invitation to your litigation, aviation, banking / finance and regulatory colleagues who may find it of interest, and to any other colleagues or clients that may wish to attend. Registration Link: https://arthurcox.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j34tJ_ZzSK68xy_oO2jQTA If you have any questions please contact events@arthurcox.com

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WWCDA Watercooler - August 2020

Join Us at the WWCDA Watercooler Thursday, August 6 , 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) Here's another chance for social distance networking and a break from your day-to-day routine. As with our first two Watercooler sessions, participants will be randomly divided into small breakout rooms to network, share ideas, vent and laugh. No advance registration is required, though participation is limited to WWCDA members. If you have questions or comments, please contact one of the leaders below, or email watercooler@wwcda.com . Join us on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/93424216872?pwd=cDY2d0VlWkhNb2ZOdThldDd6NEJsdz09 Meeting ID: 934 2421 6872 Password: 333425

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Practice Tips for the Federal Court Practitioner During the Public Health Crisis

Join the Seattle Chapter of the WWCDA for an informal discussion with Kate Vaughan, Assistant United States Attorney and Supervisor of the General Crimes Unit, on the United States District Court and the United States Attorney Office’s approach to cases and criminal procedure during the public health crisis.

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Watercooler - September 10, 2020 @ 1 pm ET

Join Us at the Next Watercooler Here’s another chance for social distance networking and a break from your day-to-day routine. As with our prior Watercooler sessions, participants will be randomly divided into small Zoom breakout rooms to network, share ideas, vent and laugh. Please RSVP. Participation is limited to WWCDA members. See you at the Watercooler. #NetworkingOpportunities

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Networking Drinks

Casual drinks and nibbles with a relevant guest speaker.

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WWCDA Irish Chapter - Members meeting

Irish Chapter Meeting

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Florida Chapter Connect

Connect with Florida Chapter members for networking, professional, and business support.

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Innovations in Law: Alternative Fee Arrangements

SAVE THE DATE Friday, September 25, 2020 3:00pm EST Download session handout #1 Download session handout #2 Small Firm Initiative (SFI) Committee Presents INNOVATIONS IN LAW: ALTERNATIVE FEE ARRANGEMENTS In the two last decades, the way business is conducted has changed. The business of law is no exception. More companies are proposing new, innovative and alternative fee arrangements ("AFAs") to outside counsel. As a result, new, data driven and innovative value based and risk sharing fee models are emerging and trending in the legal industry. Panelists Cynthia Randall, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft, and Tunisia Poole, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Southwire, will discuss the value-based alternative fee and risk sharing models used by their companies. FEATURING: Cynthia Randall, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Cynthia Randall is Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, where she handles class action, commercial, and antitrust litigation, including international arbitrations. Cindy has 25 years of complex litigation experience, including in-house roles at Verizon and Cigna, and law firm experience with Dechert LLP and Saul Ewing LLP. Cindy is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She serves on the Class Action Committee of Lawyers for Civil Justice and the Liability Reform Committee of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center. She is the co-chair of the In-House Committee of the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington and a member of the William Dwyer Inn of Court. Tunisia Poole, VP, Associate General Counsel, Southwire Tunisia Poole is VP, Associate General Counsel for Southwire Company, LLC, the largest wire and cable manufacturer in North America. As Associate General Counsel, Tunisia is responsible for labor and employment globally, commercial litigation, and leads legal operations, which focuses on processes, procedures, and technologies that improve the efficiency of Southwire’s legal function. Prior to joining Southwire in 2018, Tunisia was the head of Aflac’s employment law team for 5 years. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and University of Maine School of Law. Event Co-Chairs Kris Costello Lawanda Hodges SFI’S MISSION Connect WWCDA members working in small firms Collaborate and host WWCDA Programs Advance the value of the small firm practice model in the market ​

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WWCDA Quarterly Breakfast

Informal meeting to discuss upcoming WWCDA events, plan local WWCDA events, and discuss upcoming professional development opportunities and developments in our practices.

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WWCDA Watercooler - October 2020

Please join us at the next Watercooler session on Thursday, October 8 at noon ET. For those who have not yet attended a session, the Watercooler is a great opportunity for our members to virtually network. Participants will be randomly divided into small Zoom breakout rooms. There is no formal agenda; just come to say hello, share ideas, vent and laugh. Looking forward to seeing you at the Watercooler. Best, Karen A. Popp , Global Chair and Co-Founder Michelle J. Shapiro , Development Committee Chair Justine Harris , Development Committee Member, Thought Leadership Subcommittee Co-Chair Mónica MacGregor , Development Committee Member, Thought Leadership Subcommittee Co-Chair Amanda Raad , Program Committee Member, Other Programs Subcommittee Co-Chair Hartley M. K. West , Program Committee Member, Other Programs Subcommittee Co-Chair

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WatercoolerPLUS. . . Federal Courts in the Time of COVID: A View From the Bench

The WWCDA Thought Leadership Subcommittee invites you to join the inaugural session of the WatercoolerPLUS, a virtual forum to present specific topics of interest to our membership. We begin with a series of weekly conversations exploring the challenges of returning to court during a pandemic. “Federal Courts in the Time of COVID” will kick off with a view from the bench. Join us on October 13 at noon ET , as Thought Leadership Subcommittee member Linda Dale Hoffa interviews U.S. District Court Judge Allison Dale Burroughs (D. Mass), a WWCDA alum.

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Watercooler Plus: COVID-Era Challenges to Federal Indictments

Join Us at the next WWCDA WatercoolerPLUS in our series Federal Courts in the Time of COVID COVID-Era Challenges to Federal Indictments: The Fair Cross-Section Requirement, Statutes of Limitations, and Speedy Trial Rights When: Thursday, October 29, 12 pm – 1 pm Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) After our great inaugural session last week with Judge Burroughs, the WWCDA Thought Leadership Subcommittee invites you to join the next WatercoolerPLUS , a virtual forum to present specific topics of interest to our membership. In the second installment of our series “Federal Courts in the Time of COVID,” members Ann Flannery , Margot Moss , and Naeun Rim , will present on hot topics facing defense lawyers during COVID: What are the requirements for challenging the composition of a COVID-era jury? Are prosecutors charging untimely cases, and what can we do about it? How can you enforce your client’s speedy trial rights, when no trials are being scheduled and your client is detained? We hope this will be a true brainstorming session. Bring your lunch or coffee, and of course your questions. We look forward to sharing ideas and resources.

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2020 WOMEN, INFLUENCE & POWER IN LAW (WIPL) VIRTUAL SUMMIT

2020 Women, Influence & Power in law (WIPL) VIRTUAL SUMMIT WWCDA has once again partnered with WIPL to provide WWCDA members the opportunity to join hundreds of legal leaders for three days of learning, networking, and unprecedented exchange with the most powerful women in law. WWCDA promotes the common business and professional interests of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in the representation of corporations, other organizations, and individuals facing government enforcement actions, internal investigations, compliance and ethics challenges. WIPL is designed to arm you with the strategy and practical solutions to further your professional interests and be a driving force both professionally and within your organization. Go beyond the surface issues to dig deep into what it means to grow, inspire, lead, and excel in the legal industry. This year’s virtual summit features live keynote sessions with speakers Tina Tchen, President and CEO of the “Time’s Up” Legal Defense Fund and Former Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama, and Paula Boggs, Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Law and Corporate Affairs at Starbucks Corporation. WIPL has planned highly interactive and diverse learning and networking sessions accessible to all attendees ( https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/540132-5f170824c61c3.pdf ) Registration Details WWCDA members enjoy a 15% discount to WIPL - Register today (use discount code “WWCDA”)! Register today at: https://www.event.law.com/corpcounsel-wipl/begin

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SFI Committee Meeting - November 2020

Join us for our monthly SFI Committee Meeting. Use the following link to join us: https://zoom.us/j/99201386304

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Florida Connect

Connect with Florida Chapter members monthly for networking, professional, and business support.

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WWCDA Watercooler - November 2020

Please join us for the next Watercooler session on Tuesday, November 24 at 1PM ET. For those who have not yet attended a session, you are missing out! The Watercooler is an informal opportunity for our members to virtually network. Participants will be randomly divided into small breakout rooms. There is no formal agenda. Come say hello to old friends, meet new ones, share ideas, vent (if you need to!) and laugh. This is a members-only event. Please do not forward the invitation to or share Zoom details with non-members. Looking forward to seeing you at the Watercooler. Best, Karen A. Popp , Global Chair and Co-Founder Michelle J. Shapiro , Development Committee Chair Justine Harris , Development Committee Member, Thought Leadership Subcommittee Co-Chair Mónica MacGregor , Development Committee Member, Thought Leadership Subcommittee Co-Chair Amanda Raad , Program Committee Member, Other Programs Subcommittee Co-Chair Hartley M. K. West , Program Committee Member, Other Programs Subcommittee Co-Chair

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WWCDA 2020 Virtual Awards Gala

Please Join Us for The WWCDA 2020 Virtual Awards Gala December 1, 2020 WWCDA Awards recognize champions in White Collar Practice, including defense, government enforcement, investigations, and compliance. Registration is free. 6:30pm - 7pm Pre-Event Networking, Co-hosted by Goldman Sachs (space limited) 7pm - 8:30pm WWCDA Award Gala Also Featuring: Master of Ceremonies Sally Yates, Former Deputy Attorney General Remarks by Eric Holder, Former Attorney General; David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, and many more Original musical performance by Kim Bullard, lead keyboardist for Elton John AND Special Memorial Tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with special guests Click here for an available list of sponsorship opportunities Please contact hbornstein@nixonpeabody.com or awards@wwcda.org for more information about sponsorships. Join us for a special pre-gala networking Zoom call. Limited spaces available.

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Networking Drinks

Casual drinks and nibbles with a relevant guest speaker.

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Year-End Meeting and Pre-Holiday Social

#Atlanta

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WWCDA Watercooler -- Holiday Toast Edition

When: Tuesday, December 22, 4PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) Please join WWCDA members near and far for a special edition of the Watercooler to celebrate the season and say goodbye (and good riddance!) to 2020. This year has been challenging for everyone, so we’d like to end it with something a little special. Please bring a beverage of your choice, whether a cocktail or a mocktail. Festive attire is encouraged but not required! This is a members-only event. Please do not forward the invitation to or share Zoom details with non-members. We’ll see you at the Watercooler. Best, Karen A. Popp , Global Chair and Co-Founder Michelle J. Shapiro , Development Committee Chair Justine Harris , Development Committee Member, Thought Leadership Subcommittee Co-Chair Mónica MacGregor , Development Committee Member, Thought Leadership Subcommittee Co-Chair Amanda Raad , Program Committee Member, Other Programs Subcommittee Co-Chair Hartley M. K. West , Program Committee Member, Other Programs Subcommittee Co-Chair

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WatercoolerPLUS -- Brainstorming Session about PPP Criminal Loan Fraud Investigations and Cases

The WWCDA's Thought Leadership Subcommittee has gathered together seven WWCDA members from across the US who are currently handling criminal PPP loan cases. During this WatercoolerPLUS brainstorming session about PPP Criminal Loan Fraud Investigations and Cases, participants will discuss various emerging topics such as: what the government’s evolving playbook appears to be; what the main negotiable issues are re pleas and sentencings; and creative ideas for defending these cases. Our panelists are Peggy Bennett (Bennett Doyle Law), Marissel Descalzo (Tache, Bronis, Christianson and Descalzo), Pamela Johnston (Foley & Lardner), Missy Owens (Tin Fulton Walker & Owen), Laura Perkins (Hughes Hubbard & Reed), Meg Strickler (Conaway & Strickler), Deana Timberlake-Wiley (Simmons, Finney, & Winfield). We hope you will join us for this members-only event.

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A Conversation with Jessie Liu: Women in Legal Leadership

The Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) , in conjunction with the WWCDA Diversity Sub-Committee , and APABA-DC cordially invite you to a virtual conversation with Jessie K. Liu, former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and current partner at Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on January 14, 2021 at 6pm EST . This illuminating discussion will cover gender equality in the legal profession, particularly in senior roles, the history and progress of women in the legal profession, and strategies for achieving greater diversity in management and leadership in the law. This conversation will be off the record and closed to the press.

WatercoolerPLUS: Raising our Hands: Seeking Appointments in the Biden/Harris Administration

When: Tuesday, January 26, 3–4 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) Please join the WWCDA Thought Leadership and Diversity Subcommittees as we discuss the importance of and procedure for applying for positions in the new administration. We will hear from a renowned panel of speakers who have previously served and will explain their individual paths as well as the importance of ensuring that diverse voices are represented. Our panelists include: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Sarah R. Saldaña: Former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas (Dallas) and former director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Carmen Ortiz: Partner at Anderson & Kreiger and former United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Kate Shaw: Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School; former Special Assistant to the President and Associate Counsel to the President, White House Counsel's Office, President Obama WatercoolerPLUS programs are generally open to WWCDA members only. However, we invite our members to include their female associates for what we hope will be an inspiring discussion.

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WWCDA Watercooler - January 2021

Join Us at the Next Watercooler Here’s another chance for social distance networking and a break from your day-to-day routine. As with our prior Watercooler sessions, participants will be randomly divided into small Zoom breakout rooms to network, share ideas, vent and laugh. Please RSVP. Participation is limited to WWCDA members. See you at the Watercooler. # NetworkingOpportunities

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WatercoolerPLUS Presents: Part II -- PPP Loan Fraud Brainstorming Session

On February 3, 2021, at 3 pm eastern, the WWCDA Thought Leadership Subcommittee will host the next WatercoolerPLUS session. This will be Part II of the PPP Loan Fraud Brainstorming Session, featuring a panel of WWCDA members who are currently handing criminal PPP loan fraud cases. We held Part I on January 7, 2021, with 100+ members in attendance. During this upcoming Part II session, we will be doing, a deep dive into the evidence that the government is collecting (and not collecting) in these cases, discussing plea and sentencing negotiations, and exploring some ideas about possible defenses. You do not need to have attended Part I to get something meaningful out of Part II. This is a live event open only to WWCDA members. It is not being recorded.

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Atlanta Chapter Crash

The Atlanta Chapter has been invited to Crash the Florida Chapter Connect. Join this Thursday February 4th from 6pm to 7pm for networking, professional and business support. Meet women from both Florida and Atlanta. Bring your favorite cocktail or mocktail and get to know our neighboring chapter members. Add a tag

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Florida Chapter Connect

Connect with Florida Chapter members for networking, professional, and business support. Add a tag

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WWCDA Watercooler - February 2021

Take a break from your day to join us at the next Watercooler session. Special introduction from our Peru chapter, followed by virtual breakout rooms. Come network, re-connect, vent and laugh. Event limited to members only. See you at the Watercooler.

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WWCDA Poetry Cafe: A Black History Month Celebration of Poet Amanda Gorman

The WWCDA Diversity Subcommittee invites you to celebrate Black History Month with words of reflection and hope as we discuss the poetry of Amanda Gorman – the 22-year-old poet from Los Angeles who performed at President Biden’s inauguration and is the first National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. This Poetry Cafe will be an interactive event featuring discussion of three of Ms. Gorman’s poems, including her inauguration poem. You can share your favorite quotes, ask questions, or simply listen to the conversation—all WWCDA members are welcome and the program will be recorded for those who cannot join us live. We will circulate the text of the selected poems a few days before the event.

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SFI Committee Meeting - March 2021

Join us for the March 2021 SFI Committee Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95217046842

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NC Chapter Virtual Meeting and Happy Hour

Our virtual meeting and happy hour is March 8 beginning at 4:30PM. There should be an rsvp along with this event notice. If so, let me know if you can attend. If you need to join later, please feel free. Looking forward to it! Claire Join from the meeting link https://wbd-us.webex.com/wbd-us/j.php?MTID=m2f8a9cf13d10585a4c1c19a5929aa24c Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 133 720 5114 Meeting password: ipE3VRykn32 Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001,,1337205114## US Toll Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll Global call-in numbers

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Watercooler+ Presents....Bridge or Bulwark? Using “Bridgegate” to Keep Property Fraud In Its Lane

Addressing quirky facts in a breezy style, the Supreme Court’s “Bridgegate” opinion ( Kelly v. U.S. ) may look like a curious eddy in the river of fraud jurisprudence. Diving into it, however, reveals a deep sub-structure carefully constructed on foundational property fraud principles. On March 10 at 1:00 p.m. EST, the WWCDA Thought Leadership Subcommittee will host a WaterCoolerPLUS to explore that foundation and discuss what the government can—and cannot—build on it. Hear directly from WWCDA members Lisa Mathewson , Nina Marino , and Dani James , who are using Kelly to resist expansive prosecution theories in cases ranging from “Varsity Blues” to securities fraud, DBE fraud, misapplication of funds, and more. This will be a true brainstorming session, and we hope you will join us to explore additional ways to use Kelly to block prosecutorial detours from the boundaries the Supreme Court keeps reaffirming. To accommodate WWCDA members around the globe, this session will be recorded and re-broadcast on March 11 th at 10:00 a.m. Central European Time / 5:00 p.m. Hong Kong Time (4:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time). Both the live session and the re-broadcast are open to members only.

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Asia Pacific Regional leadership Virtual Gathering

​ The #WWCDA Asia Pacific Regional Leadership team held an inaugural quarterly meeting on 10 March. Chapter leaders from all around the region – from Hong Kong SAR to Japan, Australia, and India – joined for a lively and productive discussion. Leaders shared information about their practice areas, how their respective WWCDA chapters in various countries are engaging with their members, plans for 2021, and possible ways to collaborate in future. Asia Pacific Regional Leader @Wendy Wysong (Steptoe & Johnson) chaired the session and attendees included members from Hong Kong SAR (@Mini vandePol (Baker McKenzie), @Kelly Austin (Gibson Dunn), @Cori Lable (Kirkland & Ellis), @Tatman Savio (Akin Gump), @Beth Junell (FTI Consulting), @Mavis Tan (Control Risks), @Cara O’Brien (Brunswick Group)); Japan (@ Emiko Ito (Alix Partners), @Kaede Toh (Latham & Watkins), @Kaori Hirose (Nishimura & Asahi)); Australia (@Scarlet Reid (McCullough Robertson), @Kirsten Scott (Clifford Chance)); and India (@Rupinder Malik (J. Sagar Associates), @Saguna Sodhi (EY)).

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Virtual General Meeting - WWCDA Swiss Chapter (external speaker: Julia Minkowski)

The Virtual General Meeting of the WWCDA Swiss Chapter will be followed by a discussion with Julia Minkowski, partner with the law firm TEMIME in Paris (France). Julia Minkowski recently co-authored the book "L'avocat était une femme" with journalist Lisa Vignoli.

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Conversation with Government & Health Care Fraud Supervisory AUSAs in EDPa

Join the WWCDA Philadelphia Chapter for a discussion with the the Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorneys in charge of affirmative civil fraud cases and criminal government and healthcare fraud prosecution. The conversation will be led by Virginia Gibson of Hogan Lovells, formerly FAUSA and Civil Chief in EDPA USAO, with Charlene Keller Fullmer, Deputy Chief, Affirmative Litigation, Civil Division, USAO EDPA and Mary Beth Leahy, Deputy Chief Health Care and Government Fraud, Criminal Division, USAO EDPA. Learn: How they find, pursue, and prioritize their work to recover on Civil False Claims Act claims. How they prosecute healthcare providers and others who defraud government programs in healthcare and beyond How they address the opioid crisis in our region.

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WWCDA Watercooler - March 2021

Take a break from your day to join us at the next informal Watercooler session. This month we will shine our spotlight on the Atlanta chapter before heading to the virtual breakout rooms. Come network, re-connect, vent and laugh. Members only. We’ll see you at the Watercooler!

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Florida Chapter Connect

Connect with Florida Chapter members for networking, professional, and business support. During this event we will have an important discussion about the Florida Chapter now accepting applications for endorsements of current and past WWCDA members who are candidates for nominations and appointments from the current administration. Add a tag

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Annual Meeting of the WWCDA

The Annual Meeting is April 20 at 10 a.m. pacific. (not 7 a.m. pacific).

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WWCDA Annual Attorney Meeting 2021

Please join us for the 2021 WWCDA Annual Attorney Meeting on April 20, 2021 from 1pm-4pm EST. It will be a fun and interactive virtual event! This year's Annual Attorney Meeting will include a keynote by Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as well as an entertaining overview of the innovative WWCDA activities and initiatives around the world, inspiring speakers to help empower our members, a networking session to foster our unity, and a fun reception to celebrate our resilience (bring your favorite Quarantine!). All events are designed with our members in mind and finding new ways to connect and interact with each other.

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WWCDA Annual Attorney Meeting 2021

Please join us for the 2021 WWCDA Annual Attorney Meeting April 21, 2021 from 7am to 10am EST to accommodate attorney members in the Asia Pacific chapters. It will be a fun and interactive virtual event! This year's Annual Attorney Meeting will include a keynote by Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as well as an entertaining overview of the innovative WWCDA activities and initiatives around the world, inspiring speakers to help empower our members, a networking session to foster our unity, and a fun reception to celebrate our resilience (bring your favorite Quarantine!). All events are designed with our members in mind and finding new ways to connect and interact with each other.

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Save the Date! Join us for a virtual WWCDA West Coast Regional Meeting! Overview of Issues Before

Save the Date! Join us for a virtual WWCDA West Coast Regional Meeting! Overview of Issues Before the U.S. Supreme Court this Term Wednesday, April 21, 2021 4– 5 PM Pacific Time Please join us for a presentation by our featured guest speaker, Nicole A. Saharsky. Nicole has argued more cases in the U.S. Supreme Court than any other woman in the past decade (30 cases), and was recently featured in a Law360 article and video series entitled, “Will the Future of the Supreme Court Bar Be Female?” She is co-head of Mayer Brown's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in Washington D.C., and previously served for ten years as an Assistant to the Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice. Nicole will offer an overview of the issues to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this Term. This event will be hosted by WWCDA’s San Diego Chapter, and offered on Jones Day’s Webex platform. This event will be open to WWCDA members only. West Coast members (Denver, Los Angeles, Oregon/Idaho, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver) will receive an invitation with a link to join the virtual event the week before the event.

West Coast Regional WWCDA Meeting - Supreme Court Term Overview

Please join us for a presentation by our featured guest speaker, Nicole A. Saharsky. Nicole has argued more cases in the U.S. Supreme Court than any other woman in the past decade (30 cases), and was recently featured in a Law360 article and video series entitled, “Will the Future of the Supreme Court Bar Be Female?” She is co-head of Mayer Brown's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in Washington D.C., and previously served for ten years as an Assistant to the Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice. Nicole will offer an overview of the issues to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this Term. This event will be open to WWCDA West Coast members (Denver, Los Angeles, Oregon/Idaho, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver). It will be hosted by WWCDA’s San Diego Chapter, and offered on Jones Day’s Webex platform. Please pre-register for the event by using the link below.

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WWCDA West Coast Meeting: Guest Nicole A. Saharsky Presents U.S. Supreme Court Overview

Please join us for a presentation by our featured guest speaker, Nicole A. Saharsky. Nicole has argued more cases in the U.S. Supreme Court than any other woman in the past decade (30 cases), and was recently featured in a Law360 article and video series entitled, “Will the Future of the Supreme Court Bar Be Female?” She is co-head of Mayer Brown's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in Washington D.C., and previously served for ten years as an Assistant to the Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice. Nicole will offer an overview of the issues to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this Term. This event will be open to WWCDA West Coast members (Denver, Los Angeles, Oregon/Idaho, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver). It will be hosted by WWCDA’s San Diego Chapter, and offered on Jones Day’s Webex platform. WWCDA West Coast chapter members may register for the event at the following link: https://jd.webex.com/jd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec3acfd472d2d112e881c078f9e9f92dc

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WWCDA West Coast Regional Meeting

Join us for a virtual WWCDA West Coast Regional Meeting! Guest Nicole A. Saharsky Presents an Overview of Issues Before the U.S. Supreme Court this Term Wednesday, April 21, 2021 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time Please join us for a presentation by our featured guest speaker, Nicole A. Saharsky. Nicole has argued more cases in the U.S. Supreme Court than any other woman in the past decade (30 cases), and was recently featured in a Law360 article and video series entitled, “Will the Future of the Supreme Court Bar Be Female?” She is co-head of Mayer Brown's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice in Washington D.C., and previously served for ten years as an Assistant to the Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice. Nicole will offer an overview of the issues to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this Term. This event will be open to WWCDA West Coast members (Denver, Los Angeles, Oregon/Idaho, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver). It will be hosted by WWCDA’s San Diego Chapter, and offered on Jones Day’s Webex platform. WWCDA West Coast chapter members may register for the event at the following link: https://jd.webex.com/jd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec3acfd472d2d112e881c078f9e9f92dc

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WWCDA Wednesdays

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WWCDA Coffee Hour on April 28: Valentina Morales & The Women's Project

Dear WWCDA NY Chapter members, We have another great Coffee Hour scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, from 10-11 . We will hear from Valentina Morales, the Senior Director of Justice Initiatives at Fedcap ( https://wildcatnyc.org/2019/05/29/valentina-morales/ ), about The Women’s Project (“TWP”). TWP, which Valentina directs, is a partnership involving defenders offices and District Attorneys in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, and it serves to provide women in the criminal justice system with alternatives to pre-trial detention in New York City jails and State prisons. https://wildcatnyc.org/what-we-do/rikers-womens-project/will Valentina will describe The Women's Project and its unique partnership, including how it came about, who it serves, and how we can help. We are looking forward to hearing from Valentina on April 28, and we hope you can join as well. The event is open to associates and we encourage you to invite interested associates to join. Here’s the Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96324408575?pwd=bXliYWJFdllkVTIyVFRHeGZDMDRqQT09 Meeting ID: 963 2440 8575 Passcode: 756396 One tap mobile +19294362866,,96324408575# US (New York) +13126266799,,96324408575# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 963 2440 8575 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeUBZeaVT

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WWCDA LA Chapter Virtual Luncheon

Please join us for our next WWCDA LA Chapter meeting! Speaker: Amy Longo, Regional Trial Counsel, SEC's Los Angeles Regional Office Topic: Recent SEC Enforcement Trends in Cryptocurrency. From actions charging fraud in initial coin offerings and other digital currency investments, to matters involving the failure to register such investments as securities. The presentation will discuss issues litigated in this active area of SEC litigation, including as to both liability and remedies. Additionally, the presentation will cover issues pertaining to receiverships appointed in SEC actions in this subject area. Host: Special thanks to Jean Chow-Callam , Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC

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Small and Big Law Synergies: Success Stories and Opportunities

Join Us at the Next SFI & Diversity Committee Event Small and Big Law Synergies: Success Stories and Opportunities When: Apr 29, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) Please join the WWCDA Small Firm Initiative (SFI) and Diversity Committee for a lively discussion of success stories and new directions for Big Law-Small Law collaboration. Some of the most preeminent global companies, including Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, General Motors, and Estee Lauder, recently announced groundbreaking commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will hear from a stellar panel of speakers about how Big Law and Small Law partnerships can assist clients in achieving these and other important goals, including meeting clients' expectations for cost-effective delivery of legal services. Our Panel: Naana Frimpong Counsel, King & Spalding Kristin Graham Koehler Partner, Sidley Austin LLP Adria Perez Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend Our Co-Moderators: Lawanda N. Hodges Managing Partner, The Law Firm of Lawanda Hodges, LLC Jo Ritcey-Donohue Principal, JRD Law PLLC Log on to Connect to RSVP and access the Zoom details here . SFI Events are generally open to WWCDA members only. However, we invite our members to include their female associates for what we hope will be an inspiring discussion. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE. Best, Kris Costello SFI Co-Chair Shirley Emehelu Diversity Committee Co-Chair Jo Ritcey-Donohue SFI Co-Chair Rasha Shields Diversity Committee Co-Chair About The Women's White Collar Defense Association The Women's White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) has 43 chapters with more than 2,200 members in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The WWCDA promotes the common business and professional interests of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in the representation of corporations, other organizations, and individuals facing government enforcement actions, internal investigations, compliance, and ethics matters. We promote diversity in the legal profession, facilitate networking and business development, and provide educational programming. WWCDA's initiatives facilitate women connecting, collaborating, and advancing in white collar defense around the world. By your attendance to this event, you agree that WWCDA (or its designee) has the right to control, authorize or prohibit the distribution of any photography, videotaping, or recordings of any kind, at this event and may use such materials for its advertising or otherwise in the form and media as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, in publications, social media, marketing materials, on websites and other platforms. Learn more at wwcda.org ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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WWCDA Breakfast Briefing

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Phoenix WWCDA Chapter Event

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Ireland Chapter Meeting

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SFI Committee Meeting - May 2021

Join us for the May SFI Committee Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99668289971

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WWCDA Watercooler - May 2021

SAVE THE DATE for our next WWCDA Watercooler. Details to follow.

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SFI Connect: Power Networking in the Digital Age: Making the Most of LinkedIn

With coffee dates, cocktail hours, bar association events, and client dinners canceled during the pandemic, many of us had to rely on our on-line presence to pick up the slack in our marketing efforts. Some of us discovered that our virtual marketing leaves something to be desired. If your social networking could use a boost, join us for the next SFI-Connect event. Renee Dubord Brown, Director of IP Litigation at Linked in and Sarah Wallace of Constantine Law will provide tips and tricks for improving your LinkedIn profile and leveraging your network to amplify your on-line presence and improve your marketing reach. Their presentations will be followed by break-out groups in which we will put their advice to the test using member profiles. Social media can be a powerful marketing tool. Join our experts and your fellow SFI members and improve your on-line marketing game. Please join us via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91259522737

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WWCDA Wednesdays (topic TBC)

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London Chapter - Breakfast Briefing

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SFI Connect: A Lawyer’s Place: weighing office space options for your practice - and your sanity

The pandemic has left professionals in many industries reevaluating their use of office space: its functions, its drawbacks, and what might take its place. Join our panelists Meg Strickler and Lisa Mathewson for a directed discussion regarding the pros and cons of traditional office space and reimagining the workplace in a post-pandemic world. Join us on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94555063011

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SFI Committee Meeting - July 2021

Join us for the July SFI Committee: https://zoom.us/j/94523274204

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SFI Connect: Persuasive Advocacy: Witness Preparation Using Psychodrama and Other Techniques

Our panelists Ashley Adams and Cyndie Giacchetti will provide insights into witness preparation and presentation and thinking outside the box when developing trial strategy. The presentation will provide creative methods for telling your witness’s story, especially if that witness is your client, including using the psychodrama technique for witness preparation. Please join us on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92951958965

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SFI Committee Meeting - September 2021

Join us for the September SFI Committee Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97897729501

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SFI Committee Meeting - November 2021

Join us for the November SFI Committee Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92156926909

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