Taft Litigation partner Nancy DePodesta moderated the panel discussion “Hot Topics, Practice Tips & Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law” hosted by the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter on April 10.

Speakers offered key insights and strategies in federal criminal law, discussing notable defense victories in high-profile federal cases, the changing landscape of federal prosecutions in the NDIL, and best practices for federal criminal trials and sentencing hearings. The panel featured top federal criminal law practitioners, U.S. District Court Judges, and former U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois.

DePodesta is a former federal prosecutor and highly regarded white-collar defense attorney and trial lawyer. She regularly defends clients in investigations conducted by the Department of Justice and other federal law enforcement and governmental agencies. DePodesta has led complex investigations involving regulatory agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor, and Securities and Exchange Commission and has conducted internal investigations for corporate clients and universities.