New York City Bar White Collar Crime Conference

Celia Cohen, Partner in Ballard Spahr's White Collar Defense and Investigations Group, will speak at New York City Bar's 2026 White Collar Crime Conference on May 14, 2026. Celia will be a panelist for the session "Lessons From Recent Trials." A Women in White Collar Kickoff Reception will also be held the night prior to the event, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The event description:

White collar criminal prosecutions, investigations, and reform efforts have widespread political, social, and economic reverberations that seem to grow, year after year. The scope and nature of white collar matters have become more complex, as defense attorneys, prosecutors, and regulators must define the contours of cooperation, navigate tumultuous cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues, and adjust to an evolving and uncertain enforcement landscape—all under intense press and public scrutiny. Technology adds additional layers of complexity, with cryptocurrency, cybercrime, and cybersecurity posing both opportunities and challenges.

The White Collar Crime Committee has assembled a comprehensive full-day program that will explore these and other critical developments that have characterized this era of white collar enforcement.