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Working with Cooperators and Whistleblowers Across Cultures and Systems

Speakers

  • Elizabeth Mo, Partner, The law Firm of Hugh H. Mo, PC

  • Yi Liu, 2nd Circuit, US Court of Appeals

  • Anden Chow, Professor of Law, Fordham Law School

  • Michael Ramos, Partner & Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Nardello & Co

  • Michael Krouse, Partner, Arnold & Porter

  • Rahul Agrawal, White collar and Litigation Partner, Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins

  • Li Yu, Partner, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP

Moderator

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.

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