Blank Rome partners Jennifer A. Short and Justin F. Lavella will serve as panelists at the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”) Qui Tam Section’s Annual Qui Tam Conference, themed “Hard Won Wisdom: FCA Pitfalls and Best Practices,” being held February 20 through 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., as a hybrid in-person/virtual event.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Session programming will explore the fundamental role that the government plays in all False Claims Act (“FCA”) qui tam cases, from the initial relator interview, through the government’s investigation and intervention decision, to litigation, trial, and appeals (in both intervened and declined cases), as well as the final resolution of cases regardless of the stage of the matter. Jennifer is a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section Advisory Board. Blank Rome is a proud sponsor of this event.
JENNIFER’S AND JUSTIN’S SESSIONS
Pandemic Fraud Cases
Thursday, February 20
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Panelists:
- Moderator: Adam Katz, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York
- Colin Huntley, Deputy Chief, Civil Division, Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice
- Christopher McClintock, Trial Attorney, United States Small Business Administration
- Andrew Miller, Shareholder, Baron & Budd P.C.
- Jennifer Short, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
The Role of Corporate Counsel and Insurance Attorneys
Friday, February 21
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Panelists:
- Moderator: Mark Andreini, Partner, Jones Day
- Matthew Beato, Partner, Wiley Rein
- Justin Lavella, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Ken McBrady, Senior Claims Advocate, Marsh McLennan
Other conference sessions include:
- FCA 2024 Year in Review
- Cybersecurity Fraud Cases
- Medicare Part C Fraud Cases
- “Cause to be Submitted” Health Care Fraud Enforcement
- Nursing Home Quality of Care
- Exploring How AI Will Impact the FCA Landscape
- Navigating USAO Investigations
- Voluntary Self-Disclosure and Proactive Cooperation
- Damage Modeling
- Dealing with Retaliation Claims
CLE credit is available.
For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.
