Blank Rome partners Bradley L. Henry and Nicholas C. Harbist will serve as panelists at the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Criminal Justice Section’s 2026 International White Collar Crime Institute, being held October 12 through 13, 2026, in London, United Kingdom. Blank Rome is pleased to be sponsor of the conference.

About the Program

Since 2012, the International White Collar Crime Institute has brought together topflight legal practitioners from across the globe to discuss hot button issues of significance to white collar practitioners, including international money laundering and sanctions, cross-border evidentiary concerns, international internal investigations, and more. This year discussions will center on what it means to practice white collar crime on the global stage in the age of geopolitical turmoil. Speakers include enforcement and regulatory leaders and recognized experts in the field.

About Brad’s and Nicholas’ Sessions

Supply Chain Risk
Tuesday, October 13  |  9:45–10:45 a.m.

From Huawei and Anthropic in the United States, to LaFarge in France and the landmark World Uyghur Congress litigation in England, recent cases have demonstrated how supply chains have become a focal point for white collar enforcement across the globe. Bringing together leading practitioners from Europe and America, this discussion will explore the emerging investigations, enforcement trends and compliance challenges arising from supply chains.

Panelists:

  • Moderator: Claire Cross, Partner, Corker Binning, London, UK
  • Astrid Mignon Colombet, Associate Partner, August Debouzy, Paris, France
  • Jamas Hodivala KC, Matrix Chambers, London, UK
  • Bradley L. Henry, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, New York

White Collar Crime Hypothetical Exercise
Tuesday, October 13  |  11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The return of the White Collar Crime Hypothetical, a hypothetical exercise based on real-life legal issues that reflect the subjects discussed in the substantive panels. This interactive panel is designed to draw on the audience expertise with the panel leading the discussion.

  • Moderator: Richard Sallybanks, Partner, BCL Solicitors LLP, London
  • Aisling O'Shea, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP, Washington, D.C.
  • Nicholas C. Harbist, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, Philadelphia, PA
  • Zoe Newman, Regional Managing Director Investigations, Diligence and Compliance, Kroll, London, UK
  • Camilla de Silva, Head of Corporate Crime and Global Investigations, Simmons & Simmons, London, UK

Other sessions include:

  • Fireside Chat Interview with Suzi Ring, Legal Correspondent for Financial Times—A special live edition of White Collar Talks with Nina Marino and Joe Whitley
  • White Collar Crime as a Tool of Geopolitics: When Enforcement Becomes Foreign Policy
  • Sanctions Enforcement—Export Controls
  • Corporate Internal Investigations
  • Crypto Fraud & AI

For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.