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Women's White Collar Defense Association WWCDA is an Association of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in white collar Department of Justice).

The Women's White Collar Defense Association is a coalition of attorneys and other professionals with relevant expertise who specialize in white collar criminal defense. Our practices focus on a range of issues including antitrust actions, complex commercial litigation, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues, government contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, insider trading, securities litigation, qui tam and whistleblower cases, and more. Our members are nationwide, with regional groups organized by city. The Association exists to provide:

• networking opportunities and business referrals for its members

• substantive resources

• a forum to hear from government officials and the private sector

• a clearing house for discussion of pressing white collar bar issues

• a vehicle for information sharing related to job openings and other items of interest. The Washington and New York Chapters were founded in the late 1990’s when our founders recognized a glaring lack of equal opportunity in existing professional white collar organizations. Such professional organizations are crucial for networking to develop business in the practice area. Since those early days, chapters have been organized in eleven cities -- Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, & Washington, D.C. -- and membership has grown to more than 4,500 members. Our members have served in government positions and in corporate roles. Notable members have included corporate General Counsels and Chief Compliance Officers, as well as prosecutors and high ranking government officials (e.g., the White House Counsel and the Chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Please see WWCDA Terms of Use: https://www.wwcda.org/termsandconditions

  India Chapter Leader Rupinder Malik recently moderated a fireside chat with Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Su...
10/30/2026

India Chapter Leader Rupinder Malik recently moderated a fireside chat with Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, at the inaugural GIR Live: India 2026 event. The Chapter also published “Investigations Readiness for a New Risk Reality,” an investigations playbook covering topics including investigation governance, privilege and evidence preservation, and the use of AI in investigations. Thanks to Rupinder Malik and Saguna Sodhi for their guidance on this publication!

  Global Vice Chair Michelle Shapiro will moderate a panel at the Boston Bar Association on November 17th, titled “When ...
10/29/2026

Global Vice Chair Michelle Shapiro will moderate a panel at the Boston Bar Association on November 17th, titled “When Headlines (May) Hit: Crisis Communications in Government Investigations and Prosecutions.”

Featuring Boston Globe’s Deputy Metro Editor Milton Valencia, Tracy Miner, Shamis Beckley, and crisis communications consultant/former journalist Judy Rakowsky, the program offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of the media cycle and defense strategy.

Registration is free to both WWCDA and BBA members: https://ow.ly/yhS751028w3

This year’s WWCDA Group Award honoree is B. Braun Medical Inc., whose commitment to excellence and inclusion stands out ...
10/29/2026

This year’s WWCDA Group Award honoree is B. Braun Medical Inc., whose commitment to excellence and inclusion stands out in our community.

The WWCDA Group Award is an innovative award that honors outstanding team achievement in the white collar defense and compliance field while advancing equal opportunity for all.

Congratulations to B. Braun Medical Inc. (accepted by Christiana Jacxsens, Corporate Vice President & General Counsel, Life Sciences & Litigation).

We look forward to celebrating B. Braun Medical Inc. and the other honorees on December 1 in Washington, D.C. at the 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala (emceed by Andrea Mitchell, NBC News).

Join us!

https://www.wwcda.org/2026awardsgala/gala-home

What an incredible evening of conversation, connection, and community at WWCDA Judicial Talks!Thank you to Judge Beryl H...
10/28/2026

What an incredible evening of conversation, connection, and community at WWCDA Judicial Talks!

Thank you to Judge Beryl Howell and Judge Dabney Friedrich for sharing their valuable insights, and to Beth Wilkinson for leading such an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us on October 20 at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, D.C., including WWCDA members, law clerks, and guests, for making the evening such a success!

We are looking forward to future WWCDA events, including Judicial Talks in 2027!

Coming up next: The 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala on December 1 in Washington, D.C., with emcee Andrea Mitchell of NBC News! Join us as we celebrate and honor outstanding leaders in the white collar defense and compliance community.
https://www.wwcda.org/2026awardsgala/gala-home

The smiles. The hugs. The connections.The WWCDA Awards Gala is more than a celebration of excellence, it’s a celebration...
10/22/2026

The smiles. The hugs. The connections.

The WWCDA Awards Gala is more than a celebration of excellence, it’s a celebration of the incredible community that brings us together.

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from last year's Gala!

Let’s make more memories on December 1! Join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala, with emcee Andrea Mitchell (NBC News).

Reserve your spot today! https://www.wwcda.org/2026awardsgala/gala-home

  Phoenix Chapter hosted a member lunch and learn with Leslie Lambert, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, who moderate...
10/21/2026

Phoenix Chapter hosted a member lunch and learn with Leslie Lambert, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, who moderated an interactive session titled “Beyond the Expert Report: Getting the Most Out of Your Expert.”

The group had a candid, practical conversation about what makes an expert relationship work, from selecting and scoping the right expert to setting expectations, managing communication and fees, and getting results that meet your needs.

WWCDA Judicial Talks is underway in Washington, D.C.!We're excited to bring together members of the legal community for ...
10/20/2026

WWCDA Judicial Talks is underway in Washington, D.C.!

We're excited to bring together members of the legal community for an engaging conversation with The Honorable Beryl Howell and The Honorable Dabney Friedrich, led by Beth Wilkinson, at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse.

A special thank you to Judge Friedrich for graciously stepping in to join today's discussion. We're grateful for the opportunity to hear directly from the bench and foster meaningful dialogue and connections.

Join us TODAY for WWCDA Judicial Talks: A Conversation with Judge Beryl Howell and Judge Timothy Kelly, Led by Beth Wilk...
10/20/2026

Join us TODAY for WWCDA Judicial Talks: A Conversation with Judge Beryl Howell and Judge Timothy Kelly, Led by Beth Wilkinson.

Don't miss this special program today (October 20), at 5:00 PM ET, at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, D.C., for an engaging conversation followed by a reception and networking.

This event is FREE, but registration is required.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.wwcda.org/event/judicial-talks

LAST CALL! WWCDA Judicial Talks Is TOMORROW!There's still time to register! Join us tomorrow, October 20, at 5:00 PM ET ...
10/19/2026

LAST CALL! WWCDA Judicial Talks Is TOMORROW!

There's still time to register! Join us tomorrow, October 20, at 5:00 PM ET for WWCDA Judicial Talks: A Conversation with Judge Beryl Howell and Judge Timothy Kelly, Led by Beth Wilkinson.

E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse | Washington, D.C.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from the federal bench, gain valuable insights, and connect with fellow legal professionals. A reception will follow the conversation.

FREE to attend, but registration is required!
Register now: https://www.wwcda.org/event/judicial-talks

  members from across London, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and Germany gathered in a show of cross-chapter sisterh...
10/15/2026

members from across London, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and Germany gathered in a show of cross-chapter sisterhood at the Global Investigations Review: Global Summit 2026 in Madrid. Thank you to Sara Teasdale and PCB Byrne for sponsoring the get-together!

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