Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – District of Colorado

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Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the District of Colorado.

This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.

Registration is Closed

About the Presenters

Hon. Regina M. Rodriguez, U.S. District Judge, District of Colorado

Judge Rodriguez is the newest member of the Colorado federal district court bench. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in June 2021 and appointed by President Biden to the federal district court bench on July 1, 2021.

Judge Rodriguez is a 1988 graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, and she practiced as a trial attorney in her home state of Colorado for over 30 years before joining the bench. She began her practice in a boutique litigation firm, Cooper & Kelley, where she tried many cases. She then spent 8 years at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the civil division where she ultimately became the chief of the civil division. She was the first Latina and first Asian civil chief. In 2002 she left the USAO for private practice where she spent 19 years as a partner in several national law firms: Faegre & Benson, HoganLovells, and most recently WilmerHale

Andrea Wang, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado

Andrea Wang is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. She works primarily on civil fraud cases under the False Claims Act, trespass actions involving public lands, and Controlled Substances Act cases. Prior to joining the USAO, Ms. Wang was a partner and chair of the trial group in a large Denver law firm. She clerked for the late Honorable Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey on the Colorado Supreme Court. Ms. Wang is a graduate of McGill University and the University of Colorado School of Law.

Michael C. Theis, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP

Mike is a partner in the Investigations, White Collar and Fraud practice of Hogan Lovells. He is highly skilled in counseling individuals and companies who face government scrutiny for fraud and false claims. He draws on his comprehensive experience in both government and private practice, civil and criminal investigations, and trial work to provide clear, creative, and collaborative advice to companies targeted in federal law enforcement investigations.

As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Colorado from 1997 to 2005, Mike handled dozens of False Claims Act cases. He also investigated and prosecuted health care fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud offenses, trying several cases to verdict in federal court.

Dan Twetten, Partner, Loevy & Loevy

Dan Twetten is a partner at Loevy & Loevy. He represents whistleblowers in False Claims Act matters, SEC fraud, IRS fraud, and other matters. Dan also represents clients in complex business and commercial litigation. Finally, he represents clients whose civil rights have been violated. Dan has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Dan has represented whistleblowers in matters involving complex Medicare/Medicaid fraud, tax fraud, home health care, MBE/WBE fraud, research grants, government contractor fraud, and defense contractor fraud. In addition to working with governmental entities to secure their intervention in such matters, Dan is one of the few lawyers in the country who has successfully pursued and litigated multiple matters to resolution following the government’s decision to not intervene.

R. Scott Oswald – Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)

Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results:

• First jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|
• First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal
• First jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act
• First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.

Registration

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Nonmembers – $10

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No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on December 13, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE

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