The only FCA forum bringing together all sides of the “v”—government, relators, defense and in-house counsel—with dedicated Healthcare and Procurement & Defense tracks.
With nearly $7 billion in government recoveries and a record-breaking 1,297 qui tam cases filed in FY 2025, False Claims Act enforcement continues to expand in scope and complexity. From evolving DOJ priorities and circuit splits to the growing influence of AI, data analytics, and healthcare enforcement, FCA practitioners face a rapidly shifting legal landscape.
The year’s conference brings together government enforcers, in-house counsel, plaintiff’s attorneys, and the defense bar to unpack the latest developments, examine landmark cases, and share practical strategies for compliance and risk management in 2027 and beyond.
Conference Co-Chairs
Julie Bracker
Partner
Bracker & Marcus LLC
“The ACI’s FCA conference is truly unique by bringing all stakeholders—industry, government, defense, and relator’s counsel—into the same room.”
Alice Eldridge
Senior Vice-President & General Counsel
BAE Systems
“The ACI False Claims Act Program offers exceptional insight into emerging enforcement trends and practical compliance strategies. This is the one conference each year I try to leave time for on my calendar.”
Michael Granston
Partner
Covington & Burling LLP
Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
“ACI’s annual False Claims Act Forum has become the premier event for those seeking expert insights on the legal and practical issues affecting False Claims Act enforcement.”
Keynote Speaker
Joseph (Jody) Hunt
General Counsel and Vice President for Government Affairs
Samford University
Former Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Featured Speakers
Kevin Lownds
Division Chief, Medicaid Fraud Division
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Matthew Kuehn
Assistant Attorney General
Washington State Attorney General’s Office
Adam Yoffie
Assistant General Counsel, Product Counsel Lead, Neuroscience
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
Jaime Raich
Chief Counsel, Global Investigations
GE Aerospace
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Hamsa Mahendranathan
Partner
Whistleblower Partners LLP
Paul Kaufman
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Northwell Health
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Advisory Board
Get exclusive insights from our esteemed False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement advisory board, whose expertise and input are instrumental in shaping each year’s comprehensive program.
Board members include: Samford University | BAE Systems, Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Northwell Health | Pfizer | Fluor Mission Solutions | U.S. Bancorp | GE Aerospace | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
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Key Topics
False Claims Act Enforcement Priorities & the Trump Administration
Session: Half-Time Report: Checking in on Trump 2.0 and Looking Ahead
Materiality, Scienter & Causation in FCA Litigation
Session: The Nuts and Bolts of FCA Litigation: Materiality, Causation, and Scienter Oh My!
Healthcare False Claims Act Enforcement
Session: Healthcare Highlights – The Latest Trends, Challenges, and Areas of Concern in FCA Healthcare Enforcement
Government Contracting, Procurement & Defense FCA Risk
Session: Tick Tick Boom… Identifying the Current Challenges in Procurement and Defense FCA Enforcement, and the Rube Goldberg Machine Lever Arms that May Lead to FCA Enforcement Risk
Cybersecurity & Civil Cyber-Fraud Enforcement
Session: Don’t Let Them In: A GovCon Guide to Avoiding FCA Cybersecurity Enforcement
Customs, Tariffs & Trade Fraud Enforcement
Session: Hand-in-Hand: Civil and Criminal Parallel Proceedings in FCA Enforcement
AI, Data Mining & Technology-Driven FCA Enforcement
Session: Gold or Pyrite? The Steady Stream of Data Mining
Whistleblowers, Qui Tam Investigations & Ethics
Session: ETHICS: Pre-Filing Best Practices and Avoiding the Ethical Hot Seat
New for 2027: Choose Your Industry Track
Tailor your afternoon to the FCA issues affecting your organization and clients.
Track 1: Healthcare
Examine the latest FCA enforcement trends affecting healthcare organizations, payers and providers—from managed care and Medicare Advantage to home health, skilled nursing and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Featured Topics:
- Healthcare enforcement trends
- Managed care & Medicare Advantage
- State MFCU activity
- Anti-Kickback Statute
- AI governance
- Healthcare FCA settlements
Track 2: Procurement & Defense
Explore emerging FCA exposure for government contractors across defense, procurement, cybersecurity, pricing, contract compliance and evolving federal requirements.
Featured Topics:
- Procurement & defense fraud
- Civil Cyber-Fraud
- NIST & CMMC compliance
- Pricing & mischarging
- FAR changes
- Procurement FCA settlements
145+
Attendees
14
Key Sessions
43
Speakers
2
Days of Networking
Why Does FCA Matter?
Fiscal Year 2025 was a record-breaking year for False Claims Act enforcement, with DOJ reporting more than $6.8 billion in settlements and judgments, the highest single-year total in FCA history, including more than $5.7 billion from healthcare-related matters. Whistleblower activity also reached a new high, with relators filing a record 1,297 qui tam lawsuits and settlements and judgments in qui tam matters exceeding $5.3 billion.
As enforcement continues to prioritize managed care, prescription drugs, medically unnecessary care, procurement fraud, cybersecurity compliance, pandemic program fraud, customs/tariff evasion, and other areas, new initiatives are adding to the risk landscape. DOJ’s FOCUS initiative is increasing attention on data-driven qui tam cases and data-miner relators, while the expanded Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program incentivizes reporting across fraud against the U.S., federal healthcare offenses, trade and customs fraud, and other corporate misconduct.
For FCA practitioners and organizations facing potential exposure, the result is an increasingly active, data-driven and cross-industry enforcement environment—and a growing need to stay ahead of emerging theories, priorities and risks.
Who Attends
- General Counsel
- Chief Legal Counsel
- Assistant General Counsel
- In-House Counsel
- Litigators
Outside Counsel specializing in:
- False Claims Act
- Fraud
- Corporate Compliance
- White Collar Crime
- Government Contracts
- Healthcare
- Life Sciences
- Financial Services
Past Attending Organizations
- Abbott Laboratories
- BAE Systems
- GE Aerospace
- Gilead Sciences
- Lockheed Martin
- Medtonic
- Merck
- Northwell Health
- OptumRx
- Pfizer
Networking Experiences
Connect with the False Claims & Qui Tam Community
Networking Breakfasts & Breaks
Connect with fellow attendees between sessions to exchange perspectives on the latest FCA cases, enforcement developments and compliance challenges.
Day One Cocktail Reception
Unwind after Day One and connect with speakers, colleagues and fellow FCA practitioners in a relaxed setting.
Lunch Roundtables
Exchange perspectives through smaller, focused discussions.
Across All Sides of the “V”
Build relationships with government, relators, defense and in-house counsel.
Industry Track Connections
Meet peers confronting similar Healthcare or Procurement & Defense FCA risks.
CLE Accreditation
Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.
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Testimonials
“Great mix of panelists and topics, very well run, timely and fresh, great mix of constituents (defense counsel, Relator’s bar, industry, and government).”—Partner, Bracker & Marcus
“[This conference] provides valuable insight into how the various stakeholders analyze FCA issues – industry, prosecutors, and Relator counsel.”—Vice President, BAE Systems
“The panels were excellent with great content. I thought the topics were very relevant. Excellent speakers. I liked the venue. Catering was also good.”—AUSA, US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida
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Senior Business Development Manager
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