This annual panel discussion, featuring ranking CFTC and DOJ prosecutors and leading private practitioners, will address priorities and trends in the investigation and prosecution of civil and criminal cases for insider trading, spoofing, fraud and market abuse in the derivatives markets as well as recent case law developments. 

Likely topics for discussion include:
•    Enforcement priorities and focuses such as spoofing, price manipulation, insider trading, false statements, and cryptocurrency-related misconduct;
•    Investigative processes such as cross-agency and cross-border coordination and the role of internal counsel and compliance officers; 
•    Factors and considerations in charging and penalty decisions such as liability of supervisors, controlling persons and organizations for employee misconduct; and
•    Self-reporting and cooperation parameters. 

Moderator
•    David Yeres, Leader, Derivatives and Commodities Enforcement Practice, Clifford Chance US LLP

Speakers
•    Avi Perry, Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice
•    Gretchen Lowe, Chief Counsel, Division of Enforcement, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
•    Celeste Koeleveld, Partner, Clifford Chance US LLP
•    Benjamin Peacock, Associate, Clifford Chance US LLP

CLE Credit:
1 New York transitional/non-transitional CLE credits available to program participants.

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