ABA White Collar Crime Institute 2026
The 2026 White Collar Crime Institute, organized by the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, is scheduled for March 10-13 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. This premier event brings together legal professionals, enforcement officials, and academics to discuss pressing issues in white-collar crime.
The conference will feature over 25 breakout sessions and five plenary sessions covering topics such as cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, money laundering, international law, trial practice fundamentals, antitrust enforcement, and international extradition. Notable sessions include "The Art of Trial in the Age of AI and the TikTok Era: Trial Practice Fundamentals" and "Developments in Crypto and Digital Currency."
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers, including California State Attorney General Rob Bonta and Illinois State Attorney General Kwame Raoul during a special session on March 11, and former Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division during the E. Lawrence Barcella, Jr. Memorial Address on March 12. The event also offers networking opportunities and a chance to engage with leading experts in the field.
Legal practitioners, enforcement officials, in-house counsel, and academics involved in white-collar crime are encouraged to attend to stay informed on emerging trends, enforcement priorities, and significant legal developments across the United States.
Speakers(9)
Aitan D. Goelman
Program Co-Chair at ABA Criminal Justice Section's White Collar Crime Institute
Aitan Goelman serves as a co-chair for the ABA Criminal Justice Section's White Collar Crime Institute, guiding the event's strategic direction.
Joe D. Whitley
Chair at Womble Bond Dickinson's White Collar Defense, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement Practice
Joe D. Whitley chairs Womble Bond Dickinson's White Collar Defense practice, representing clients in various white collar matters.
Kwame Raoul
Attorney General at State of Illinois
Kwame Raoul is the Attorney General of Illinois, responsible for advocating for the state's residents and enforcing laws.
Maggie O'Donnell
Program Co-Chair at ABA Criminal Justice Section's White Collar Crime Institute
Maggie O'Donnell co-chairs the ABA Criminal Justice Section's White Collar Crime Institute, contributing to the program's development and execution.
Margarita K. O'Donnell Morales
Partner at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
Margarita K. O'Donnell Morales is a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, focusing on white-collar defense and complex civil litigation.
Margarita Kathleen O'Donnell Morales
Partner at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
Margarita K. O'Donnell Morales is a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, focusing on white collar defense and complex civil litigation.
Matthew Galeotti
Former Acting Assistant Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division
Matthew Galeotti previously served as the Acting Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ's Criminal Division, overseeing federal criminal prosecutions.
Nina Marino
First Vice Chair at ABA Criminal Justice Section
Nina Marino is the First Vice Chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Section and a founding partner of Kaplan Marino, PC, specializing in white collar defense.
Rob Bonta
Attorney General at State of California
Rob Bonta serves as the Attorney General of California, overseeing the state's legal affairs and law enforcement.
Event Details
- Date
- March 10-13, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States
- Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, enforcement officials, in-house counsel, and academics involved in white-collar crime.