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Working with Cooperators and Whistleblowers Across Cultures and Systems

Speakers

  • Elizabeth Mo, Partner, Law Firm of Hugh H. Mo PC

  • Yi Li, TBD

  • Anden Chow, TBD

Moderator

  • Pei Pei Cheng de Castro, VPPO, AABANY

Description

Whether it’s flipping a co-defendant in a criminal investigation or navigating whistleblower allegations during an internal investigation, the most critical information often comes from insiders. But earning and managing that trust—especially across cultural, linguistic, or institutional barriers—requires legal skill and more.

This roundtable, led by former prosecutors, defense attorneys, and whistleblower experts, will explore how attorneys (in-house and/or defense counsel) can:

● Assess the credibility and motivations of insiders

● Navigate privilege and confidentiality boundaries

● Prepare and protect whistleblowers from retaliation

● Engage cooperators from cultures where “snitching” carries stigma

● Handle situations involving immigrant witnesses or language barriers

● Avoid ethical pitfalls when working with conflicted or vulnerable informants

Real-world scenarios and hypotheticals will ground the discussion, with insights on how cultural context, empathy, and institutional trust play vital roles in getting to the truth. Sample Q&A and checklist/summaries will be given to participants.

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September 27

Working with Cooperators and Whistleblowers Across Cultures and Systems