White Collar Defense and Investigations

Semester: Fall 2024
Course ID: 296W
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 28715

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
MON	9:50 - 11:40 am	TNH 3.127

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Floating take-home exam (administered by Faculty Coordinator)

Description

Taught by Sara Clark.

This course is intended to provide a practical introduction to the practice of what is commonly referred to as “white collar” crime—an area of criminal defense primarily focused on government investigations of corporations and individuals for non-violent criminal offenses, often of a regulatory or financial nature.

The course will focus on themes and issues commonly encountered in representing clients in these complex and often lengthy investigations, and will walk students through the typical phases of a corporate criminal investigation, up to and including resolution. Recognizing the increasing ability of law enforcement authorities to cooperate beyond national boundaries, the course will also provide an introduction to common issues and themes in cross-border investigations.

Textbook: White Collar Crime in a Nutshell (6th Edition)Ellen S. Podgor | Jerold H. Israel | Miriam H. Baer | Gregory M. GilchristISBN: 9781647082864