Topic: Federal Investigations: Responding to Subpoenas and Civil Investigative Demands

How do federal investigations begin? What is a civil investigative demand? What initial steps are important when a client receives a subpoena? How can a client respond within the tight deadlines that often comes with these demands? Paralegals who understand the process involved in federal investigations can be invaluable to their legal teams in ensuring the beginning stages of a federal investigation progress smoothly, regardless of the client’s potential for liability. Using real-to-life examples, this seminar will explore the difference between criminal subpoenas and civil investigative demands, what it means for a client to be a “target”, a “subject”, or a “witness” to the investigation, and how members of the legal team can efficiently and effectively help gather and produce responses to federal demands for information.

Speaker: Lousene Hoppe

Lousene is a shareholder and general counsel at Fredrikson & Byron, PA. As a litigator and criminal defense attorney, she represents corporations and individuals accused of health care fraud, financial or tax crimes, and criminal felony and misdemeanor cases at both the state and federal levels. She also focuses on foreign corruption practices act (FCPA) investigations and due diligence, false claims act (FCA) litigation, investigations of alleged regulatory or licensing violations, and related commercial litigation matters. Lousene is experienced in dealing with representatives/agents of the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Labor (DOL), and other government agencies on behalf of clients under investigation for civil or criminal penalties. She also assists companies and individuals with responding to grand jury or administrative subpoenas and civil investigative demands (CIDs).

Remote attendance only.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by December 12, 2023. 

Sponsored by: Litigation & Corporate Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stefanie Lee at  Stefanie.L.MPA@gmail.com or Tara Gardell at Taragardell@gmail.com