Hot Topics and Recent Developments in Public Corruption Investigations & Government Ethics

This panel discussion was moderated by the former lead prosecutor in the Governor George Ryan prosecution and featuring a highly regarded federal judge, DOJ Public Integrity prosecutor, noted defense counsel and ethics expert.  It addressed issues that arise in high profile public corruption cases, including important ethical issues.  Topics include the corruption trial of former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens and issues arising in high-profile Illinois corruption cases involving George Ryan, Rod Blagojevich and Antoin “Tony” Rezko.

Moderator:

Patrick M. Collins, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP, and former lead prosecutor in the Governor George Ryan prosecution

Panelists:

Laurie Barsella, chief, Public Corruption and Organized Crime Section, US Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Illinois

Robert Cary, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP and trial counsel for U.S. Senator Ted Stevens

Judge Paul L. Friedman, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Edward Genson, former attorney for impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Hon. Abner J. Mikva, Chief Judge, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals D.C. (Retired).

Judge Amy St. Eve, U. S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and presided over the federal corruption trial of Antoin “Tony” Rezko