Webcast: Anatomy of a Federal Criminal Securities Fraud Trial
Webcasts | April 3, 2025
Securities fraud trials are high-stakes proceedings that require careful navigation of complex legal, factual, and procedural challenges. From indictment to verdict, prosecutors and defense counsel deploy distinct strategies to shape the narrative, present evidence, and persuade the jury. This webcast breaks down the key phases of a federal criminal securities fraud trial, including pretrial motions, Rule 17 subpoenas, witness preparation, jury selection, expert testimony, cross-examinations, and jury addresses. Our panel also discusses recent trial trends, prosecutorial tactics, and defense strategies that can influence case outcomes.
MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:
This program has been approved for credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hour in the professional practice category. This course is approved for transitional and non-transitional credit.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.5 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.
California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.
PANELISTS:
George J. Hazel is a partner in the Washington office and a member of the firm’s Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. A former federal trial judge and criminal prosecutor, George brings a broad range of trial experience, having presided over approximately 50 jury trials in federal court and handled 20 jury trials and 30 bench trials as an attorney in federal and state court.
Barry Berke is renowned nationwide as a leading trial lawyer and white-collar criminal defense attorney. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Trials and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. Barry represents individuals and corporations in high-stakes trials, investigations, and complex litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Barry served as chief impeachment counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives during the Senate impeachment trial of the former President of the United States. As lead counsel, Barry was instrumental in preparing and presenting a case that garnered widespread recognition for its precise choreography and compelling presentation of factual evidence and constitutional arguments.
Jordan Estes is a partner in the New York office. A trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, she has been lead or co-lead counsel in 14 federal jury trials. She represents individuals and corporations in sensitive, complicated and often high-profile criminal and regulatory trials, hearings, investigations and other proceedings conducted by federal and state agencies, as well as in internal investigations. Jordan brings over a decade of experience in white-collar criminal law to her practice, including more than eight years with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Her extensive experience and proven track record make her a formidable advocate for her clients in the most challenging legal environments.
Dani R. James is a partner in the New York office. A former federal prosecutor, Dani defends clients in a broad range of white collar criminal and regulatory matters, including allegations of insider trading, market manipulation, public corruption, bid-rigging, tax fraud and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. She represents executives, directors and officers, and other individuals, as well as companies, in sensitive, complicated and often high-profile criminal and regulatory trials, hearings, investigations and other proceedings conducted by federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, among other agencies.
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