Several senior officials from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have unexpectedly withdrawn from participation in an annual white-collar crime conference, a high-profile event organized by the American Bar Association (ABA). The conference, which is set to commence on March 5 in Miami, typically serves as a key forum for the DOJ to communicate with defense attorneys and announce policy initiatives concerning U.S. enforcement trends. Despite the importance of this platform, most of the senior lawyers from the DOJ who were scheduled to speak will no longer be appearing.
Among those who have backed out are Glenn Leon, who leads the DOJ’s criminal division’s fraud section, and Molly Moeser, the head of a unit specializing in money laundering and asset forfeiture. Another absence will be David Fuhr, chief of the division’s enforcement operations. The absence of these officials is notable, given the recent broad changes occurring within the DOJ’s headquarters. With these changes underway, the withdrawal could signal internal shifts impacting their public engagements.
The conference will still proceed with its planned panel discussions, focusing on various trends and developments in U.S. law enforcement. However, the absence of key DOJ voices might affect the depth and the scope of insights traditionally shared at such gatherings. For detailed coverage, you can refer to the complete report on Bloomberg Law.