Women's White Collar Defense Association

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

Join WWCDA on September 22 for GEC, Part 3, Old Crimes, New Code: AI-Enabled Collusion and How AI Is Reshaping White Col...
08/21/2026

Join WWCDA on September 22 for GEC, Part 3, Old Crimes, New Code: AI-Enabled Collusion and How AI Is Reshaping White Collar Exposure.

Our invited featured speaker, Daniel W. Glad, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Enforcement in the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, will share his perspectives. His remarks will be followed by an exceptional panel of industry leaders.

Moderators: Ann O'Brien (Chair, Antitrust Practice, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) and Alexis Loeb (Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP)

Panelists:

Molly Kelley (Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP)
Megan Gerking (Partner, Morrison Foerster)
Prava Palacharla (Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie)
Veronica Glick (Partner, Mayer Brown LLP)

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
12:00–2:00 p.m. CT
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila | Chicago

In-person and virtual event

Register today: https://www.wwcda.org/event/other-programs/global-enforcement/part-3164

Last month, the LA Chapter held its annual summer soiree at Kaplan Marino where upwards of 60 people came together to ...
08/19/2026

Last month, the LA Chapter held its annual summer soiree at Kaplan Marino where upwards of 60 people came together to enjoy good food, good wine and good company!

Planning is well underway! On Tuesday, December 1, 2026, the white collar defense, investigations, and compliance commun...
08/19/2026

Planning is well underway!

On Tuesday, December 1, 2026, the white collar defense, investigations, and compliance community will gather at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., for the 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala.

Join us for an unforgettable evening recognizing exceptional leaders, celebrating the accomplishments of this year's award recipients, and connecting with colleagues from across the profession.

If you haven't already, be sure to save the date.

Registration opens in early September! More details to come!

New York Chapter member Elizabeth Kelley recently spoke at two seminars: the American Bar Association Global White Col...
08/17/2026

New York Chapter member Elizabeth Kelley recently spoke at two seminars: the American Bar Association Global White Collar Institute in Singapore on a panel titled “AI and Its Impact on Legal Practice and Compliance” and a keynote titled “Mental Disabilities and Federal Sentencing” at the National Seminar on Federal Sentencing in Tampa, FL. Congratulations!

is pleased to partner with Women in FIRE on its Asset Recovery in Action Conference on September 30 in London Register...
08/14/2026

is pleased to partner with Women in FIRE on its Asset Recovery in Action Conference on September 30 in London Register now: https://ow.ly/WJEb50ZzZJf

Congratulations to North Carolina Chapter member Missy Owen for being inducted as 65th President of the National Assoc...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to North Carolina Chapter member Missy Owen for being inducted as 65th President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)! She is the 9th woman to ever hold that position and was featured on the cover of the Champion magazine.

The North Carolina Chapter of and FTI Consulting held a reception and fireside chat with the Western District's newest...
08/12/2026

The North Carolina Chapter of and FTI Consulting held a reception and fireside chat with the Western District's newest judges, the Honorable Susan Rodriguez and the Honorable Matt Orso.

Judge Rodriguez is a well-regarded alumna of WWCDA’s North Carolina Chapter, and the first female Article III Judge in the Western District of North Carolina.

Members discussed criminal justice issues, the transformation from private practice to the federal judiciary, and professionalism in the court room. A great time was had by all!

Save the Date! Mark your calendars to join us for an evening where excellence, progress, and the enduring strength of ou...
08/11/2026

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars to join us for an evening where excellence, progress, and the enduring strength of our global community take center stage.

Join us on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., for the 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala, our premier annual celebration recognizing exceptional leadership and the individuals whose contributions continue to advance the white collar and compliance profession while championing equality for all in the field.

Connect with colleagues from around the world as we honor this year's distinguished award recipients and celebrate the strength and impact of WWCDA.

Award recipient announcements, registration details, and additional event information will be shared soon.

Former South Carolina Chapter member Sheria Akins Clarke has been elevated to the federal bench. She is now a district...
08/11/2026

Former South Carolina Chapter member Sheria Akins Clarke has been elevated to the federal bench. She is now a district court judge in the District of South Carolina. Congratulations!

is pleased to partner again with American Conference Institute’s International Trade & Sanctions. WWCDA members save 1...
08/11/2026

is pleased to partner again with American Conference Institute’s International Trade & Sanctions. WWCDA members save 10% with code: D10-999-WWCDA27.

Register today: https://ow.ly/mFgz50ZyulI

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