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ABA 2026 White Collar Crime Institute to convene March 10-13 in San Diego

February 26, 2026

ABA 2026 White Collar Crime Institute to convene March 10-13 in San Diego

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 - The 2026 White Collar Crime Institute, sponsored by the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, will feature in-depth exploration of cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, money laundering, international law and other pressing legal, regulatory and ethical issues impacting the white-collar landscape March 10-13 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

More than 25 breakout sessions and five plenary sessions will examine emerging trends and enforcement priorities as well as significant legal developments across the United States. Sessions will explore a variety of topics including skills training in trial practice, antitrust enforcement and international extradition.

Participants also will hear from California State Attorney General Rob Bonta and Illinois State Attorney General Kwame Raoul during a special session with state attorneys general at 1:15 p.m. March 11 as well as former Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti of the Department of Justice's Criminal Division at 8:30 a.m. March 12 during the E Lawrence Barcella, Jr. Memorial Address.

On March 13, the ABA CJS Spring Meeting titled "Preserving Progress in a Shifting Landscape" will be held. (Separate registration is required.)

What: 2026 White Collar Crime Institute
Sponsored by the ABA Criminal Justice Section

When: March 10-13

Where: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego

Programming includes:

  • "The Art of Trial in the Age of AI and the TikTok Era: Trial Practice Fundamentals"
  • "The Anti-Corruption Alliance Between UK, France and Switzerland Enforcement Authorities: Impact on the United States"
  • "Effective Sentencing Advocacy - Guidelines, Mitigation and Data"
  • "The Sixth Amendment Under Pressure: Government Interference with the Defense Function"
  • "Developments in Crypto and Digital Currency"
  • "Protecting the American Consumer: Trump Administration Consumer Protection Priorities"
  • "The Challenge of Judging in the 21st Century"
  • "Ethical Realities: Getting In, Staying In and Getting Out"
  • "Deepfakes, Synthetic Identities and The New Evidentiary Battleground with Artificial Intelligence"
  • Ethical Considerations in False Claims Act Cases for Relator, Government and Defense Counsel in Health Care"
  • "Defending Sanctuary Cities and Progressive Institutions"
  • "The Press, the Profession and Polarizing Cases"

The full agenda is here.

For media registration, contact Shanda Ivory at [email protected]. to request media credentials.

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