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Women's White Collar Defense Association WWCDA is an Association of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in white collar Department of Justice).

The Women's White Collar Defense Association is a coalition of attorneys and other professionals with relevant expertise who specialize in white collar criminal defense. Our practices focus on a range of issues including antitrust actions, complex commercial litigation, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues, government contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, insider trading, securities litigation, qui tam and whistleblower cases, and more. Our members are nationwide, with regional groups organized by city. The Association exists to provide:

• networking opportunities and business referrals for its members

• substantive resources

• a forum to hear from government officials and the private sector

• a clearing house for discussion of pressing white collar bar issues

• a vehicle for information sharing related to job openings and other items of interest. The Washington and New York Chapters were founded in the late 1990’s when our founders recognized a glaring lack of equal opportunity in existing professional white collar organizations. Such professional organizations are crucial for networking to develop business in the practice area. Since those early days, chapters have been organized in eleven cities -- Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, & Washington, D.C. -- and membership has grown to more than 4,500 members. Our members have served in government positions and in corporate roles. Notable members have included corporate General Counsels and Chief Compliance Officers, as well as prosecutors and high ranking government officials (e.g., the White House Counsel and the Chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Please see WWCDA Terms of Use: https://www.wwcda.org/termsandconditions

  members from across London, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and Germany gathered in a show of cross-chapter sisterh...
10/15/2026

members from across London, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and Germany gathered in a show of cross-chapter sisterhood at the Global Investigations Review: Global Summit 2026 in Madrid. Thank you to Sara Teasdale and PCB Byrne for sponsoring the get-together!

Haven’t registered yet for WWCDA Judicial Talks? There’s still time!Register today and join us at 5:00 PM ET on October ...
10/14/2026

Haven’t registered yet for WWCDA Judicial Talks? There’s still time!

Register today and join us at 5:00 PM ET on October 20 for this special program featuring Judge Beryl Howell and Judge Timothy Kelly in conversation with Beth Wilkinson at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, Washington, D.C. Conversation will take place in the Ceremonial Courtroom. A light bites reception to follow in the Courthouse Atrium.

WWCDA invites its members, federal court clerks, and invited guests to join us for this special evening.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from two federal judges and gain insight into issues shaping the legal landscape today.

Registration is free but space is limited!

https://www.wwcda.org/event/judicial-talks

  is pleased to partner with Schulthess for the inaugural Transnational Crime, Investigations and Asset Recovery Forum o...
10/14/2026

is pleased to partner with Schulthess for the inaugural Transnational Crime, Investigations and Asset Recovery Forum on November 12. WWCDA members receive 10% off when registering. Register today! https://ow.ly/Cbjy50ZXI58

  Spanish Chapter held a gathering at Pérez-Llorca's offices for both chapter members and other professionals attending ...
10/14/2026

Spanish Chapter held a gathering at Pérez-Llorca's offices for both chapter members and other professionals attending the Global Investigations Review: Global Investigations Summit 2026 in Madrid. The gathering was an excellent opportunity to build connections among lawyers from different jurisdictions, fostering an exchange of views, insights and opinions on current developments in white-collar crime law.

Meet F. Joseph Warin! Recipient of the 2026 WWCDA Champion Award, Joe Warin is Partner and Chair of the Litigation Depar...
10/12/2026

Meet F. Joseph Warin!

Recipient of the 2026 WWCDA Champion Award, Joe Warin is Partner and Chair of the Litigation Department in Gibson Dunn's Washington, D.C. office and Co-Chair of the firm's global White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group.

Widely recognized as one of the nation's leading white collar defense attorneys, Joe has built an extraordinary career representing boards of directors and global organizations in high-stakes investigations while helping shape the future of the profession through decades of leadership and service.

We are proud to recognize Joe's exceptional contributions to the white collar defense and compliance field while advancing opportunity for all in the field. We look forward to celebrating him on December 1 in Washington, D.C. at the 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala, emceed by Andrea Mitchell (NBC News).

Congratulations, Joe!

Join us! https://www.wwcda.org/2026awardsgala/gala-home

  South Carolina Chapter members met for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and camaraderie, joined by the Honorable...
10/09/2026

South Carolina Chapter members met for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and camaraderie, joined by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon, Chief Judge for the District of South Carolina. Thank you to Amy Bower of Parker Poe for hosting the event.

Meet Alice Fisher, recipient of the 2026 WWCDA Champion Award! The Champion Award honors individuals who have made a pro...
10/09/2026

Meet Alice Fisher, recipient of the 2026 WWCDA Champion Award!

The Champion Award honors individuals who have made a profound impact or achieved significant success in the white collar defense and compliance field while advancing equal opportunity for all in the field.

Alice Fisher, Former Partner and General Counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP, and a nationally recognized leader in white collar defense, government investigations, and corporate compliance.

A former Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division, Alice dedicated her career to advancing excellence, integrity, and leadership in the legal profession.

We are proud to recognize Alice's extraordinary contributions and look forward to celebrating her on December 1 in Washington, D.C. at the 2026 WWCDA Awards Gala, where Andrea Mitchell (NBC News) will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Congratulations, Alice!

Register today! https://www.wwcda.org/2026awardsgala/gala-home

  Philadelphia Chapter members recently celebrated the arrival of fall at a networking event sponsored by JS Held. A gre...
10/08/2026

Philadelphia Chapter members recently celebrated the arrival of fall at a networking event sponsored by JS Held. A great time was had by all!

 's Vancouver Chapter attended an Indigenous-led guided tour of Stanley Park. Attendees learned how Coast Salish peoples...
10/08/2026

's Vancouver Chapter attended an Indigenous-led guided tour of Stanley Park. Attendees learned how Coast Salish peoples traditionally used local plants and trees for food, medicine, technology, and ceremony. It was a great opportunity to de-stress and connect with nature.

  California, Philadelphia, and Washington DC Chapter members Hartley West, Heather Wilson, and Sara Murray spoke on a p...
10/07/2026

California, Philadelphia, and Washington DC Chapter members Hartley West, Heather Wilson, and Sara Murray spoke on a panel titled "Under Siege: Protecting Enterprise Value in the Age of Coordinated Disinformation," to discuss how organizations can identify emerging threats, manage crises, and protect enterprise value.

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