Grand Jury and Parallel Proceedings in Criminal Antitrust Investigations: A Discussion with Three Recent Former Senior DOJ Antitrust Division Officials

The Cartel & Criminal Practice Committee of the NYSBA Antitrust Section presents a practitioner-focused webinar examining grand jury practice in DOJ Antitrust Division's criminal matters. Join Ryan Danks (former Director of Civil Enforcement), Sean Farrell (former Chief, Antitrust Division NY), and Ryan Tansy (former Chief, Antitrust Division DC, Criminal Section) for an in-depth look at the policies and mechanics of DOJ grand jury investigations — including strategic considerations that arise when individuals and corporations find themselves in the government's crosshairs. Panelists will address key practice issues including how to counsel clients at the outset of an investigation, witness preparation and Fifth Amendment considerations, cooperation and leniency strategy under the DOJ's Corporate Leniency Program, and the interplay between parallel civil and criminal proceedings. Whether you represent targets, subjects, or witnesses, this webinar offers practical guidance for navigating one of the most high-stakes arenas in antitrust enforcement.

Presenters:

Ryan Danks, Wilmer Hale, Washington, DC

Sean Farrell, Kelley Drye, New York, NY

Becca Ryan, Moderator, Kressin Powers, Washington, DC

Ryan Tansey, King & Spalding, New York, NY