Antitrust 101 was a free webinar organized by the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) in collaboration with the Department of Justice's Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF). This event aimed to educate AIG members on recognizing antitrust conspiracies and effectively partnering with the PCSF to combat such violations in government procurement.
The webinar covered key topics including the fundamentals of criminal antitrust violations in procurement, identifying red flags of potential procurement collusion and fraud, best practices for maximizing competition and safeguarding procurement systems, and strategies for mitigating risks and detecting suspicious activities within agency supply chains. Additionally, it provided insights into the unique investigative tools employed by the PCSF, such as leniency programs, and shared recent case studies to illustrate these concepts.
The session featured experienced prosecutors from the DOJ's PCSF, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with experts in the field. The interactive format included a 65-minute live training followed by a 25-minute Q&A period, allowing participants to delve deeper into specific areas of interest and clarify any uncertainties.
This webinar was particularly beneficial for AIG members involved in procurement processes, compliance, and investigations within government agencies. By attending, participants gained valuable knowledge and tools to detect and prevent antitrust violations, thereby enhancing the integrity and competitiveness of their agency's procurement activities.
Speakers(2)
Justin P. Murphy
Trial Attorney at Department of Justice
Justin Murphy is a Trial Attorney within the Antitrust Division’s Washington Criminal I section, where he investigates and prosecutes various domestic and international antitrust cartel conspiracies. At DOJ, Justin has investigated and prosecuted fraud cases and is a member of the Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force. Justin is also on detail to the Attorney General’s office relating to the Elder Justice Initiative. Justin is a CHIP (Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property prosecutor) for the Antitrust Division, where he assists and advises Division attorneys on complex digital evidence and data privacy issues. Prior to joining DOJ, Justin spent 14 years as an associate and counsel at an international law firm in Washington, D.C., where he practiced in the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group and E-Discovery and Information Management Group. He holds degrees from Claremont McKenna College (B.A.), and Georgetown University (J.D.).
Leslie Wulff
Assistant Section Chief, Antitrust Division at Department of Justice
Leslie Wulff is an Assistant Section Chief within the Antitrust Division’s San Francisco Office. She has experience investigating and prosecuting price-fixing conspiracies for consumer-packaged goods and bid-rigging conspiracies affecting federal, state, and local government agencies. She was recently on the trial team in United States v. Lischewski, in which she successfully prosecuted the Chief Executive Officer of Bumble Bee for price fixing canned tuna. Prior to joining the DOJ, Leslie spent 3 years in private practice at a large international law firm and was a law clerk to the Honorable R. Gary Klausner, United States District Court for the Central District of California. She holds degrees from Harvard University (B.A.), and the University of California, Berkeley (J.D.).
Event Details
- Date
- September 15, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- AIG members involved in procurement processes, compliance, and investigations within government agencies.