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White Collar Crime Symposium, held annually, serves as a pivotal platform for judges and lawyers to discuss recent developments in the field. This year's symposium delved into the increasingly complex landscape of public corruption prosecutions, exploring the role of AI and other technological devices in investigating and prosecuting such crimes. Discussions also centered around sentencing disparities and the efficacy of early release programs in addressing white collar offenses. Additionally, the symposium underscored the ethical considerations inherent in combating white-collar crimes, especially in the context of heightened media scrutiny of high-profile cases.
The popular CLE seminar will feature lawyers at the top of the white collar crime arena! Get your required credits & celebrate 4 days of French Quarter Fest with music, food, special events and fun!
Registration Fee, Cancellations and Refunds
• Advanced Registration ..... $350
• After April 5 ................ $375
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)
Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than April 5. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after April 5.
CLE Credits: Approval for a maximum of 7.25 hours of CLE credits, including 1 hour of ethics.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Although the LSBA does not have a room block at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel, discount rates for LSBA members may be available. Contact: Reservations at (888) 591-1234 or visit HCFQ for accommodations. Be sure to mention Corporate/Group Code # 95147and LA State Bar Association discounted rate. Discounted rates are not guaranteed. Prevailing rates may apply.
COVID: Visit Hyatt’s Global Care Commitment for current COVID policy and restrictions.
QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722
Annette Buras
(504) 619-0102
aburas@lsba.org
SEMINAR SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
Seminar Chair:
Edward J. Castaing, Jr. • Crull, Castaing & Lilly • New Orleans
7:45-8:15 a.m.
Registration
8:15-8:30 a.m. - (.25 credits)
Program Overview
Edward J. Castaing, Jr. • Crull, Castaing & Lilly • New Orleans
8:30-9:30 a.m. - (1 credit)
White Collar Law Update – Recent Developments
Hon. Brian Jackson • US District Court, Middle District of LA • Baton Rouge; former AUSA, MDLA, and DOJ
Walter F. Becker, Jr. • Chaffe McCall • New Orleans; former AUSA, EDLA
Shaun G. Clarke • Phelps Dunbar • New Orleans; former AUSA, EDLA
9:40-10:40 a.m. - (1 credit)
Public Corruption Prosecutions — Special Applications
Wayne Horner • Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation • New Orleans
Brian J. Capitelli • Capitelli & Wicker • New Orleans; former AUSA, EDLA
Jordan Ginsberg • Assistant US Attorney, EDLA • New Orleans
Peter M. Thomson • Stone Pigman • New Orleans; former AUSA, EDLA
10:50-11:50 a.m. - (1 credit)
White Collar Trials – Special Considerations
Krista Bradford • Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation • New Orleans
Maria Carboni • AUSA, US District Court, Eastern District of LA • New Orleans
Shaun G. Clarke • Smyser, Kaplan & Veselka • Houston, TX and New Orleans; former AUSA, EDLA
Richard T. Simmons, Jr. • Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale • Metairie; former AUSA, EDLA
11:50 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:15-2:15 p.m. - (1 credit)
AI and Other Devices You Need to Know About
William P. Gibbens • Schonekas, Evans, McGoey & McEachin • New Orleans
Matthew R. Payne • AUSA, US District Court, Eastern District of LA • New Orleans
Richard W. Westling • Epstein Becker Green • Washington, DC; former First AUSA, EDLA
Avery B. Pardee • Jones Walker • New Orleans
2:25-3:25 p.m. - (1 credit)
Sentencing and Early Release Programs and Opportunities
Hon. S. Maury Hicks, Jr. • Chief Judge, USDC, WDLA • Shreveport
M. Patricia Jones • AUSA, Middle District of LA • Baton Rouge
Claude J. Kelly III • Federal Public Defender, USDC, Eastern District of LA • New Orleans
3:35-4:35 p.m. - (1 credit)
High-Profile Media Involvement/Interference/Assassination – Part IX
David Hammer • WWL-TV • New Orleans
Harry Rosenberg • Phelps Dunbar • New Orleans; LA; former US Attorney, EDLA
Gordon Russell • The New Orleans Advocate • New Orleans
Richard T. Simmons, Jr. • Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale • Metairie; former AUSA, EDLA
4:35-5:35 p.m. - (1 credit)
Ethics and White Collar Crime
Richard W. Westling • Epstein Becker Green • Washington, DC; former First AUSA, EDLA
A WORD OF THANKS ...
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