The Aftermath of Government Investigations: Varsity Blues

Overview

Learn the inner workings of a government investigation from people whoÆ’?Tve gone through them. In 2019, the U.S. AttorneyÆ’?Ts office in Boston brought charges against more than 50 people in a single case. Those people did not have any idea that law-enforcement officers would have an interest in them. They were movie stars, business owners, CEOs, and professionals. Yet each of those people retained Rick Singer, a man who claimed that he could help their children get accepted into elite colleges. Although the parents thought they were making a donation to a nonprofit, they unintentionally implicated themselves in serious criminal charges that would expose them to the possibility of many years in federal prison. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

• Explain how government investigations begin
• Describe motivations of government investigators and prosecutors
• Identify tactics witnesses use to lower their exposure to sanctions
• Understand the implications of a guilty plea
• Define the meaning of Æ’?orelevant conductÆ’?? when it comes to sentencing

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Securities Laws and College Admissions Scandal
• Undercover investigations
• Prosecutors and Plea Agreements
• Justice and Convictions
• Cooperation Agreements
• Costs of Contesting the Charge
• Relevant Conduct and Sentencing