The Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference is a premier event focusing on False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and litigation, organized by the Federal Bar Association (FBA). Scheduled for February 19-20, 2026, at the Hilton Washington D.C. Capitol Hill, this conference brings together over 400 professionals, including defense attorneys, relators' counsel, government representatives, and other stakeholders in FCA practice.
The conference agenda covers a wide range of topics pertinent to FCA practitioners. Day One addresses legal areas identified by the U.S. Department of Justice as enforcement priorities, while Day Two delves into practical challenges faced in FCA cases. Sessions include discussions on FCA enforcement in the context of cybersecurity, healthcare fraud, federal contracting, and the implications of recent legal developments on FCA litigation.
Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities, including receptions sponsored by leading law firms, and gain insights from notable speakers such as Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and other esteemed panelists. The event also features an expo hall with exhibitors showcasing relevant services and products.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals involved in FCA litigation, including attorneys from both the public and private sectors, compliance officers, and government contractors. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on current trends, enforcement strategies, and best practices in FCA cases, enhancing their professional development and effectiveness in the field.
Speakers(54)
Adam Tarosky
Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP
Adam Tarosky is a partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, specializing in healthcare fraud and compliance.
Amy Easton
Partner at Phillips & Cohen LLP
Amy Easton is a partner at Phillips & Cohen LLP, focusing on whistleblower representation under the False Claims Act.
Amy Kossak
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Amy Kossak is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, specializing in healthcare fraud and compliance.
Andrew Miller
Shareholder at Baron & Budd, P.C.
Andrew Miller is a shareholder at Baron & Budd, P.C., focusing on complex litigation, including False Claims Act cases.
Art Coulter
Senior Trial Counsel, Fraud Section, Civil Division at U.S. Department of Justice
Art Coulter is Senior Trial Counsel in the Fraud Section of the Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Audrey Anderson
Counsel at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Audrey Anderson is counsel at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, specializing in compliance and regulatory matters.
Brandie Weddle
Litigation Counsel at RTX
Brandie Weddle serves as litigation counsel at RTX, focusing on False Claims Act matters.
Breanna Peterson
First Assistant Attorney General, False Claims Unit, Consumer Protection Section at Colorado Department of Law
Breanna Peterson is the First Assistant Attorney General in the False Claims Unit of the Consumer Protection Section at the Colorado Department of Law.
Brenna Jenny
Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Commercial Litigation Branch at United States Department of Justice, Civil Division
Brenna Jenny is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Commercial Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division.
Chris McClintock
Trial Attorney at U.S. Small Business Administration
Chris McClintock is a trial attorney at the U.S. Small Business Administration, focusing on procurement law.
Christelle Klovers
Senior Trial Counsel at United States Department of Justice
Christelle Klovers serves as Senior Trial Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice, specializing in customs and trade fraud enforcement.
Christopher Terranova
Senior Trial Counsel at U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Fraud Section
Christopher Terranova serves as Senior Trial Counsel in the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division.
Claire Sylvia
Partner at Phillips & Cohen LLP
Claire Sylvia is a partner at Phillips & Cohen LLP, specializing in whistleblower litigation under the False Claims Act.
Cormac Connor
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Cormac Connor is a partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, focusing on government contracts and False Claims Act matters.
Darrell Valdez
Attorney at Valdez Legal Insights
Darrell Valdez is an attorney at Valdez Legal Insights, specializing in federal litigation and compliance.
Denise Barnes
Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims
Denise Barnes is a partner at Bass, Berry & Sims, specializing in False Claims Act litigation.
Diana Cieslak
Counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP
Diana Cieslak is counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on healthcare fraud and compliance.
Doug Hallward-Driemeier
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Doug Hallward-Driemeier is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, specializing in appellate and Supreme Court litigation.
Elizabeth N. Jochum
Partner at Blank Rome LLP
Elizabeth Jochum is a partner at Blank Rome LLP, specializing in government contracts and False Claims Act litigation.
Ellen Bowden McIntyre
Deputy Civil Chief at U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee (personal capacity)
Ellen Bowden McIntyre serves as Deputy Civil Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Elliot Doomes
Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell LLP
Elliot Doomes serves as Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell LLP, specializing in federal procurement law.
Erica Hitchings
Partner at Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC
Erica Hitchings is a partner at Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC, focusing on representing whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases.
Giselle Joffre
Partner at Arnold & Porter
Giselle Joffre is a partner at Arnold & Porter, specializing in healthcare fraud and compliance.
Gregg Shapiro
Principal at Gregg Shapiro Law, LLC
Gregg Shapiro is the principal at Gregg Shapiro Law, LLC, focusing on False Claims Act litigation.
Habib F. Ilahi
Partner at Fluet
Habib F. Ilahi is a partner at Fluet, focusing on government contracts and compliance.
Heidi Wendel
Partner at Law Office of Heidi A. Wendel PLLC
Heidi Wendel is a partner at the Law Office of Heidi A. Wendel PLLC, focusing on healthcare fraud and False Claims Act litigation.
Jake Shields
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Jake Shields is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy law.
Jason Mehta
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Jason Mehta is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in government enforcement and compliance.
Jennifer Verkamp
Partner at Morgan Verkamp LLC
Jennifer Verkamp is a partner at Morgan Verkamp LLC, focusing on whistleblower representation under the False Claims Act.
Jessica Sievert
Partner at Holland & Knight
Jessica Sievert is a partner at Holland & Knight, specializing in healthcare law and compliance.
Jessie Liu
Partner, Government Enforcement and White Collar Crime; Litigation at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Jessie Liu is a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, focusing on government enforcement and white-collar crime litigation.
Jill Brenner
Special Assistant Attorney General, Civil Enforcement Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at NYS Office of the Attorney General
Jill Brenner serves as Special Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Enforcement Division of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at the New York State Office of the Attorney General.
Joe Swanson
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Joe Swanson is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy law.
John M. Thomas
Partner at Hafemann Magee & Thomas LLC
John R. Thomas is a partner at Hafemann Magee & Thomas LLC, specializing in False Claims Act litigation.
Jonathan Porter
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Jonathan Porter is a partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, specializing in healthcare litigation and compliance.
Julie Bracker
Partner at Bracker & Marcus, LLC
Julie Bracker is a partner at Bracker & Marcus, LLC, focusing on whistleblower representation under the False Claims Act.
Katherine J. Seikaly
Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section
Katherine J. Seikaly serves as the Chair of the Federal Bar Association's Qui Tam Section.
Kimberly Friday
Member at Osborn Maledon, P.A.
Kimberly Friday is a member at Osborn Maledon, P.A., specializing in complex litigation and regulatory compliance.
Lareena Phillips
Special Deputy Attorney General at North Carolina Department of Justice – Medicaid Investigations Division
Lareena Phillips is a Special Deputy Attorney General in the Medicaid Investigations Division at the North Carolina Department of Justice.
Lynne Halbrooks
Senior Attorney at Cassidy Law PLLC
Lynne Halbrooks is a senior attorney at Cassidy Law PLLC, focusing on government contracts and compliance.
Michael Granston
Partner, Chair, False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation at Covington & Burling LLP
Michael Granston is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, chairing the False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation practice.
Natashia Tidwell
Member at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo
Natashia Tidwell is a member at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, specializing in government investigations and compliance.
Nick Peterson
Of Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP
Nick Peterson serves as Of Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP, focusing on government contracts and False Claims Act matters.
Pamela Coyle Brecht
Partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
Pamela Coyle Brecht is a partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP, focusing on False Claims Act litigation.
Preston L. Pugh
Equity Partner at Crowell & Moring
Preston Pugh is an equity partner at Crowell & Moring, specializing in False Claims Act litigation.
Rachel V. Rose
Attorney at Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC
Rachel V. Rose is an attorney at Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC, focusing on healthcare law and compliance.
Randy Beck
Professor at University of Georgia
Randy Beck is a professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in constitutional law.
Sara Mieczkowski
Attorney at The Suarez Law Firm
Sara Mieczkowski is an attorney at The Suarez Law Firm, focusing on False Claims Act litigation.
Sara Vann
Assistant Director, Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division at Georgia Attorney General’s Office
Sara Vann is the Assistant Director of the Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division at the Georgia Attorney General’s Office.
Sarah M. Hall
Member at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sarah M. Hall is a member at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., focusing on healthcare fraud and compliance.
Steven Engel
Partner at Dechert LLP
Steven Engel is a partner at Dechert LLP, focusing on appellate and constitutional litigation.
Tejinder Singh
Partner at Sparacino PLLC
Tejinder Singh is a partner at Sparacino PLLC, with expertise in False Claims Act cases.
Thomas Barnard
Shareholder at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Thomas Barnard is a shareholder at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, specializing in healthcare litigation.
Zach Williams
Counsel at White & Case LLP
Zach Williams is counsel at White & Case LLP, focusing on international trade and customs matters.
Event Details
- Date
- February 19-20, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
- Hilton Washington D.C. Capitol Hill
- Pricing
- $250 - $800
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in False Claims Act litigation, including attorneys from both public and private sectors, compliance officers, and government contractors.
- CLE Credits
- The FBA will seek 12 total CLE credit hours (including 1 ethics) for 60-minute states, and 14.4 total CLE credit hours (including 1.2 ethics) for 50-minute states.
- Attendees
- Over 400 attendees expected.