Speakers
Elizabeth Mo, Partner, The law Firm of Hugh H. Mo, PC
Yi Liu, Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment Division, New York City Law Department
Anden Chow, Partner, MoloLamken LLP
Michael Ramos, Partner & Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Nardello & Co
Rahul Agrawal, White collar and Litigation Partner, Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins
Li Yu, Partner, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
Moderator
Pei Pei Cheng De Castro, Partner, Barclay Damon LLP
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
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.
Approved for 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice credits (Transitional and non-transitional)