Women's White Collar Defense Association Annual Meeting
The Women's White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Annual Attorney Meeting is a premier event dedicated to advancing the practice and inclusion of women in white collar defense law. Organized by the WWCDA, this annual gathering brings together legal professionals from around the globe to engage in dynamic programming and invaluable networking opportunities.
The 2026 meeting, scheduled for March 10-11 at the Pendry in San Diego, California, will feature a series of panel discussions on current legal topics, including a case study on corporate non-prosecution agreements, expert witness best practices, and insights into monitorships and receiverships. Additionally, the event will host the first part of the 2026 Global Enforcement and Compliance Series, focusing on enforcement priorities in the current administration.
Attendees can look forward to a range of networking events, such as luncheons with corporate sponsors, receptions, and dinners. Notable speakers include Judge Jacqueline Becerra of the Southern District of Florida and Professor Michele DeStefano from the University of Miami, offering valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of white collar defense.
This meeting is ideal for attorneys specializing in white collar defense, compliance professionals, and legal consultants seeking to enhance their knowledge, expand their professional networks, and stay abreast of developments in the field.
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Speakers(27)
Adrienne Frazior
Partner at Polsinelli
Adrienne Frazior is a Partner at Polsinelli and a member of the Dallas Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' session.
Alise Johnson
Senior Trial Counsel at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Alise Johnson is a Senior Trial Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She was a panelist in the 'Global Enforcement and Compliance Series Part 1' session.
Amanda Raad
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Amanda Raad is a Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP and a member of the London Chapter of WWCDA. She co-moderated the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Caroline Day
Partner at Kingsley Napley LLP
Caroline Day is a Partner at Kingsley Napley LLP and a member of the London Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' session.
Danielle Wolford
Senior Director at JS Held
Danielle Wolford is a Senior Director at JS Held and a member of the Chicago Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Effie Silva
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.
Effie Silva is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. She was a panelist in the 'General Counsel Viewpoints: Navigating Risk & Counsel Selection' session.
Gabriela M. Ruiz
Partner at King & Ruiz LLP
Gabriela M. Ruiz is a Partner at King & Ruiz LLP and a member of the Florida Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' session.
Irina Sivachenko
Senior Attorney, Anti-Corruption & International Risk and Investigations at Ropes & Gray LLP
Irina Sivachenko is a Senior Attorney specializing in Anti-Corruption & International Risk and Investigations at Ropes & Gray LLP and a member of the New York Chapter of WWCDA. She moderated the 'Global Enforcement and Compliance Series Part 1' session.
Jennifer Schubert
Partner at MoloLamken
Jennifer Schubert is a Partner at MoloLamken and a member of the New York Chapter of WWCDA. She served as the moderator for the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' panel.
Kyla Curley
Partner at StoneTurn
Kyla Curley is a Partner at StoneTurn. She participated as a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Lindi Jarvis
Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Lindi Jarvis is a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting and a member of the Seattle Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Lindsey Lazopoulos Friedman
Assistant United States Attorney Chief, Major Crimes Section at Southern District of Florida
Lindsey Lazopoulos Friedman serves as the Assistant United States Attorney Chief of the Major Crimes Section in the Southern District of Florida. She participated as a panelist in the 'Global Enforcement and Compliance Series Part 1' session.
Mandy Asgeirsson
Director at BRG
Mandy Asgeirsson is a Director at BRG and a member of the Washington DC Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Mariah Rodriguez
Managing Director at BDO
Mariah Rodriguez is a Managing Director at BDO. She was a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Michele DeStefano
Professor of Law at University of Miami
Michele DeStefano is a Professor of Law at the University of Miami and Visiting Faculty at Harvard Law School. She is the founder of LawWithoutWalls and has been recognized as a Legal Rebel by the ABA and one of the top 20 most innovative lawyers in North America by the Financial Times.
Michelle Taylor
Vice President at CRA - Risk, Investigations & Analytics
Michelle Taylor is a Vice President at CRA - Risk, Investigations & Analytics and a member of the Washington DC Chapter of WWCDA. She was a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Muriel Goldberg-Darmon
Partner at Cohen & Gresser
Muriel Goldberg-Darmon is a Partner at Cohen & Gresser and a member of the France Chapter of WWCDA. She participated as a panelist in the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' session.
Ruchi Kaushal
Vice President, General Counsel at Cable & Wireless Communications
Ruchi Kaushal is the Vice President and General Counsel at Cable & Wireless Communications. She was a panelist in the 'General Counsel Viewpoints: Navigating Risk & Counsel Selection' session.
Sophie Scemla
Partner at Gide Loyette Nouel
Sophie Scemla is a Partner at Gide Loyette Nouel and a member of the France Chapter of WWCDA. She participated as a panelist in the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' session.
Soumya Dayananda
Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Soumya Dayananda is a Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and a member of the Washington DC Chapter of WWCDA. She participated as a panelist in the 'Around the World: White Collar Hot Topics' session.
Stacey F. Gottlieb
Partner at Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan LLP
Stacey F. Gottlieb is a Partner at Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan LLP and a member of the Phoenix Chapter of WWCDA. She co-moderated the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Stephanie Talamantez
Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions LLC
Stephanie Talamantez is a Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions LLC. She participated as a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Susan Bozorgi
Managing Partner at Bozorgi Law, PLLC
Susan Bozorgi is the Managing Partner at Bozorgi Law, PLLC and a member of the Florida Chapter of WWCDA. She moderated the 'General Counsel Viewpoints: Navigating Risk & Counsel Selection' session.
Susan G. Markel
Partner/Managing Director at AlixPartners
Susan G. Markel is a Partner/Managing Director at AlixPartners and a member of the Washington DC Chapter of WWCDA. She participated as a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
Suzanne Thompson
Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations LLC
Suzanne Thompson is a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations LLC and a member of the San Francisco Chapter of WWCDA. She participated as a panelist in the 'Diamond Sponsor Panel: Partnering for our Future' session.
The Honorable Jacqueline Becerra
United States District Judge at Southern District of Florida
Judge Jacqueline Becerra serves as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her law degree from Yale Law School, where she was an editor of the Yale Law and Policy Journal.
Yasbel Perez
Junior Counsel at Bradesco Bank
Yasbel Perez is a Junior Counsel at Bradesco Bank. She participated as a panelist in the 'General Counsel Viewpoints: Navigating Risk & Counsel Selection' session.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10-12, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
- Pendry San Diego
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys specializing in white collar defense, compliance professionals, and legal consultants.