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Offit Kurman Attorney Cathy Fleming to Lead Upcoming Webinar on Subpoena Management

Cathy Fleming, a litigation attorney in Offit Kurman’s Government Investigations & White-Collar Practice Group, will lead a webinar titled “Subpoenas 101: Nuts and Bolts” on Wednesday, August 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT. Sponsored by Offit Kurman, this CLE course will cover essential steps and considerations for handling subpoenas effectively. Key steps involve interviewing the client to discuss service facts, compliance potential, relevant documents and electronics, and identifying custodians. Implement a litigation hold and contact the issuer to discuss the subpoena.

Panel Information:

  • Title: “Subpoenas 101: Nuts and Bolts”
  • Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
  • Location: Online via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Introduction
  2. First Steps in Handling a Subpoena
  3. Types of Subpoenas
  4. Validity of the Subpoena
  5. Nature of the Subpoena
  6. Handling Subpoena Compliance
  7. Negotiating and Responding to Subpoenas
  8. Motions Related to Subpoenas
  9. Conclusion

Different types of subpoenas require specific approaches:

  • Criminal: Grand jury or trial subpoenas may need negotiation for compliance and possible immunity requests.

  • Civil: Document production and testimony subpoenas require adherence to jurisdiction-specific rules on service, limitations, and timing.
  • Administrative: Often used in federal investigations, these subpoenas require negotiation on compliance issues.

For more information and to register for this event, please click here.

Presented by Offit Kurman, P.A.

This program is approved in CA, DE, and PA, and we will handle the reporting for these states. The program is also accepted in NJ and NY through approved jurisdiction policies. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance and course materials so they may submit to their state for approval, if not listed here.  

Please feel free to contact tgerdes@offitkurman.com for further information or to request CLE for a different jurisdiction.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Cathy Fleming is a seasoned attorney at Offit Kurman with over 40 years of experience in complex litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and regulatory enforcement. She has represented clients in various industries, including financial services and healthcare, in high-stakes federal and state court cases and regulatory investigations.

Known for her strategic legal counsel and rigorous defense, Cathy has successfully handled cases involving fraud, regulatory compliance, and internal investigations. She has defended corporate executives, public officials, and private individuals in proceedings by the DOJ, SEC, and other regulatory bodies.

ABOUT OFFIT KURMAN

Offit Kurman, a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with offices throughout the East Coast and in Southern California, serves dynamic businesses, individuals and families. Founded in 1987, the firm’s 280+ attorneys counsel clients across more than 30 areas of practice. Offit Kurman helps maximize and protect business value and personal wealth by providing innovative and entrepreneurial counsel that focuses on clients’ business objectives, interests and goals. The firm is distinguished by the quality, breadth and global reach of its legal services and a unique operational structure that encourages a culture of collaboration.