#WWCDA D.C. Chapter congratulates Angela Desaulniers for receiving her Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) certification from the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS). The CEDS certification is one of the longest running certification programs in the industry and proves an individual’s knowledge and skills across the entirety of the e-discovery spectrum including information governance, project planning, litigation holds, budgeting, and cross-border discovery. Congratulations Angela!
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2024 IS WWCDA’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY! There’s no better time than now to acknowledge collective achievements and advances of our organization. In 1999, WWCDA started with just a few visionary women. Today, we number over 4,000 women worldwide in the legal and compliance profession. Learn more! #WWCDA25YearsStrong The Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) has 49 chapters and 4,000+ members throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Membership in these chapters consists of more than 3,000 women in the practice of white collar defense. Many of our members have previously served in government positions and in corporate roles. Notable members include former corporate General Counsels and Chief Compliance Officers, as well as former prosecutors and high ranking government officials. WWCDA promotes the common business and professional interests of women attorneys who specialize in the representation of corporations, other organizations and individuals facing government enforcement actions (criminal, civil, regulatory, and administrative), and in internal investigations, compliance and ethics matters. WWCDA promotes diversity in the legal profession, organizes business activities to facilitate networking and business development opportunities for women in the practice, and provides educational programming focused on the defense of government enforcement actions and internal investigations, compliance and ethics issues. WWCDA also promotes the common interests of women consulting professionals who specialize in the same field and offer support services and referral opportunities to attorneys in the practice. For more information, visit our web site at WWCDA.org. WWCDA is a 501(c)(6) organization.
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Don't forget to register for #WWCDA’s Global Enforcement & Compliance Series, Part 4: Views from the Top! The session will take place Wednesday, December 11 from 12:00-1:00pm at Dechert LLP's Washington D.C. office with a lunch reception to follow. There will be an option to attend virtually for those who cannot make it in person. Views from the Top will focus on U.S. enforcement developments, priorities, and challenges, and feature expert panelists from the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, and FTC. CLE credit for this session may be available depending on your state. This will be an excellent educational and networking opportunity so be sure to register: https://ow.ly/Ummt50U73Rg #WWCDA #Enforcement2024 #WWCDA25YearsStrong
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#WWCDA London Chapter member Alison Pople KC of Cloth Fair Chambers was awarded Crime Silk of the Year 2024 by Chambers and Partners at the #ChambersUKBarAwards in central London last week. The award recognizes “outstanding legal work and achievements” and “excellence in client service and delivery.” Alison was also ranked as a “Star Individual” in Financial Crime this year, recognizing her significant impact in this field. Congratulations on all of your hard work, Alison!
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We are thrilled to be only a week away from the sold-out 2024 #WWCDA Awards Gala! It will be an incredible night of celebrating WWCDA’s 25th Anniversary, honoring our remarkable award winners, and connecting with the WWCDA community. While tickets are no longer available, you can learn more about the event and our award winners here: https://ow.ly/u0tt50Ug68F #WWCDAAwards #WWCDA25YearsStrong
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Congratulations to #WWCDA Germany Chapter members, Nicole Willms, at Pohlmann & Company, and Dr. Julia Baedorff, at Clifford Chance, on being the only females nominated for the Legal 500 Germany Awards 2025 in the Lawyer of the Year Compliance. Congratulations to both of them!
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Sign up for the #WWCDA’s Global Enforcement & Compliance Series, Part 4: Views from the Top! Join us Wednesday, December 11 from 12:00-1:00pm ET to hear from top U.S. enforcement agency officials like Amanda Liskamm, Director of the Consumer Protection Branch, U.S. Department of Justice. The session will take place in person at Dechert LLP's Washington D.C. office with a lunch reception to follow. There will be an option to attend virtually for those who cannot make it in person. CLE credit for this session may be available depending on your state. Don't miss this excellent educational and networking opportunity - learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/Ummt50U73Rg #WWCDA #Enforcement2024 #WWCDA25YearsStrong
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#WWCDA's London Chapter celebrated 5 years under the leadership of co-chairs, Rita Mitchell and Claire Halstead. It's been an amazing journey engaging in Chapter events and fostering a network of incredible women, each contributing to the Chapter's success. Here's to many more years of success as we celebrate WWCDA's 25th Anniversary this year!
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#WWCDA Chapter Member, Elizabeth Kelley, recently spoke on two panels, "Autism and the Criminal Justice System" at the Annual Meeting of the American Assoc. of Psychiatry and Law in Vancouver, B.C., and "Out of Isolation" at the inaugural White Collar Support Conference, advocating for mental health.
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Register now for #WWCDA’s Global Enforcement & Compliance Series, Part 4: Views from the Top! Join us Wednesday, December 11 from 12:00-1:00pm ET to hear from top U.S. enforcement agency officials. A lunch reception will follow. The session will take place in person at Dechert LLP's Washington D.C. office, and there will be an option to attend virtually for those who cannot make it in person. CLE credit for this session may be available depending on your state. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our excellent panelists, including Ian McGinley, Director of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/Ummt50U73Rg #WWCDA #Enforcement2024 #WWCDA25YearsStrong
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#WWCDA's newest Chapter in Virginia, led by Chapter members Erin Harrigan, Megan Rahman, and Megan Mocho, has been featured in The Virginian-Pilot, highlighting WWCDA's mission to promote diversity in white collar defense. The Virginia Chapter is WWCDA's 50th Chapter, a significant milestone coinciding with the celebrations of WWCDA's 25th Anniversary this year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eV88HaFr.