ABA Criminal Justice Section

10/21/2026

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During his first days in office, President Donald Trump signed an order directing officials to end transition care for federal prisoners with gender dysphoria.

10/13/2026

Last but not least, a heartfelt thank you to our meeting planner, Jaime T. Campbell, whose work is essential to making this International White Collar Crime Institute, and all our conferences, such a success.

Jaime was recognized at the close of the program by Joe D. Whitley and CJS Chair Nina Marino, and the whole room joined in the appreciation. Thank you, Jaime, for everything you do to bring our conferences together. Pictured alongside our CJS Director Christina Heid, MA.

10/13/2026

Our International White Collar Crime Institute in London closed with a final panel featuring the return of the White Collar Crime Hypothetical. This interactive exercise, based on real-life legal issues reflecting the themes of the conference, drew on the expertise of the audience with the panel leading the discussion. The first case study centered on a fictional company facing a whistleblower situation, and the second followed the internal investigation and what it uncovered. An entertaining and interactive hypothetical to work through with the input and expertise of our panel!

Many thanks to our moderator Richard Sallybanks, and panelists John J. Liolos, Nicholas C. Harbist, Zoe Newman, and Camilla de Silva.

10/13/2026

Plenary Session V at the International White Collar Crime Institute’s London conference focused on supply chain risk. Leading practitioners from different jurisdictions examined how supply chains have become a focal point for white collar enforcement worldwide, drawing on recent cases including the landmark World Uyghur Congress litigation. The discussion covered emerging investigations, enforcement trends, and the compliance challenges companies now face.

Many thanks to our moderator Claire Cross, and panelists Astrid Mignon Colombet, Jamas Hodivala KC, and Sarah Gerdes.

10/13/2026

This morning our International White Collar Crime Institute in London welcomed a special guest keynote from Matthew Wagstaff, Director of Legal Services and General Counsel at the Serious Fraud Office.

He outlined how the SFO is positioning itself as an active and responsible force in white collar enforcement, acting as both carrot and stick. That includes proactive intelligence, whistleblower incentives, and surveillance to prevent and prosecute fraud and hold companies to account, alongside close international cooperation with partners to best serve the interests of justice.

10/12/2026

The final Plenary Session of Day 1 at our International White Collar Crime Institute examined the intersection of crypto fraud and AI-driven financial crime. Panelists from law enforcement, private practice, and forensic consulting discussed how bad actors use deepfakes, synthetic identities, and decentralized finance platforms, the cross-border enforcement challenges involved, and how investigators can use blockchain analytics and AI-powered surveillance to keep pace.

Many thanks to our moderator Saverio Lembo, and panelists Meredith Fitzpatrick, Adrian Foster, Lukasz Lasek, and George I. Rudoy. Thanks to all of our speakers and attendees for a wonderful and full first day!

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10/12/2026

Plenary Session III at our International White Collar Crime Institute in London looked at corporate internal investigations in a remote world. International practitioners and in-house counsel examined the rise of desktop investigations conducted without live witness interviews, the growing use of AI-enabled technology assisted review (TAR), what a good remote investigation looks like, and common pitfalls. The panel also considered how to manage the competing demands of boards, regulators, and auditors.

Many thanks for the introduction by Mark Beardsworth, moderator Stéphane de Navacelle, and panelists Christine Braamskamp, Shruti Chandhok, Duncan Grieve, and Mia Wellfare.

10/12/2026

This afternoon the International White Collar Crime Institute opened with remarks from Jonathan M. Winer. He traced the history and origins of sanctions, then turned to what is changing in enforcement today, including sanctions, pardons, and the FCPA, and how shifts in policy are filtering down to white collar practice. He closed sharing insight into how individuals can help clients navigate the current administration and political environment.

10/12/2026

The International White Collar Crime Institute continued with a Fireside Chat: an interview with Suzi Ring, Legal Correspondent for the Financial Times, as part of a special live edition of White Collar Talks with Nina Marino and Joe D. Whitley. It was a welcome chance to hear a journalist’s perspective on the stories and trends in white-collar.

Thank you Suzi for taking the hot seat for the first live edition of White Collar Talks! Listen to other episodes of the Justpod here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/252350/episodes

10/12/2026

Plenary Session II at the International White Collar Crime Institute turned to sanctions and export controls enforcement, with US and UK regulators and private practice attorneys. This was a highly anticipated session! The details are off the record, but it was a valuable discussion on a fast-moving area.

Many thanks to our moderator Kara Bombach, and panelists Daniel Drake, Josh Jungman, Audrey Byrne, Rita Mitchell, and Marleen Velthuis.