False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement

The 14th Annual Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement is organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), part of C5 Group. The forum is part of C5 Group’s Legal Global Series and brings together government enforcers, in-house counsel, defense attorneys and relators’ counsel.

The conference examines developments in the U.S. False Claims Act (FCA), qui tam litigation, government fraud investigations and corporate enforcement risk. The 2027 program covers DOJ priorities, litigation standards, healthcare fraud, government procurement and defense contracting, cybersecurity, customs and tariff fraud, whistleblower activity, and AI-driven data mining. New for 2027, delegates can choose Healthcare or Procurement & Defense breakout tracks.

The conference takes place January 28–29, 2027, at Well& by Durst, 151 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. An optional virtual workshop, “Mock Mediation: Where Should This Case Settle? A Live False Claims Act Damages Mediation,” is scheduled for January 14, 2027.

The forum is designed for general counsel, chief legal counsel, assistant general counsel, in-house counsel, litigators, government enforcement attorneys, defense counsel and relators’ counsel. It is especially relevant to outside counsel specializing in the FCA, fraud, corporate compliance, white-collar crime, government contracts, healthcare, life sciences and financial services.

The forum serves healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, defense, aerospace, government contracting, procurement and financial services. It also brings together government agencies, law firms, healthcare providers and companies with federal contracting or reimbursement exposure.

The 2027 program covers FCA enforcement priorities, materiality, causation, scienter, pleading standards, qui tam constitutionality, whistleblower investigations, civil rights and DEI-related enforcement, customs and tariff fraud, and parallel civil and criminal proceedings. Specialized tracks address Medicare Advantage, managed care, the Anti-Kickback Statute, State Medicaid Fraud Control Units, government contracting, NIST and CMMC cybersecurity requirements, procurement fraud, damages and settlements. Sessions also explore AI governance, data mining, litigation ethics and working with federal and state agencies.

Attendees will explore strategies for assessing FCA litigation exposure, responding to investigations, strengthening compliance controls and negotiating settlements. They will examine materiality, causation, scienter, Civil Investigative Demands, whistleblower investigations and parallel proceedings, along with healthcare, procurement, cybersecurity, tariff and AI-related enforcement risks.

The faculty includes federal and state enforcement attorneys, former senior Department of Justice officials, corporate general counsel, in-house investigations leaders, defense litigators and relators’ counsel. The 2027 co-chairs are Julie Bracker of Bracker & Marcus LLC, Alice Eldridge of BAE Systems and Michael Granston of Covington & Burling LLP.

The 2027 faculty includes representatives from BAE Systems, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Northwell Health, Samford University, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Justice. Law firm representation includes Covington & Burling LLP, Bracker & Marcus LLC, Baker McKenzie LLP, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, Blank Rome LLP, Tycko & Zavareei LLP, Whistleblower Partners LLP and Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC.

The forum provides two days of networking with government enforcement professionals, in-house counsel, defense attorneys, relators’ counsel and industry leaders. Opportunities include networking breakfasts, refreshment breaks, a Day One cocktail reception, lunch roundtables and industry-track discussions.

Yes. Attendees from the same organization or firm who register together in one transaction receive a 10% conference discount for groups of 4–8 or a 15% discount for groups of 9–12. Larger groups can contact ACI at 1-888-224-2480. Special in-house counsel rates and financial scholarships for eligible applicants are also available.

ACI’s Worry-Free Registration Guarantee allows registrants who register and pay to request a full refund until January 15, 2027. Registrants unable to attend may choose a full credit note for themselves or a colleague to attend another event, or a full refund. Cancellations and changes must be submitted to [email protected] by January 15, 2027.

A limited number of guest rooms are available at a negotiated rate at Hilton New York Times Square, 234 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. Contact the hotel at (212) 913-9488 and quote “False Claims.” The room-block cutoff is January 4, 2027; availability and the negotiated rate are not guaranteed after that date or once the block fills.

Yes. The program has CLE approval from the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board and the State Bar of California and is identified as nontransitional. ACI will seek accreditation in other jurisdictions requested by registrants with continuing education requirements. Credit hours and eligibility vary by jurisdiction; consult ACI’s CLE accreditation information for details.