Welcome to the Parallel Proceedings Podcast, hosted by Kevin Muhlendorf, a partner in Wiley’s White Collar & Government Investigations Practice who also leads the firm’s Securities Enforcement and Litigation Team. Kevin, a former federal prosecutor and SEC enforcement attorney, shares insights on current events and hot topics and examines challenges executives and organizations face during parallel criminal and civil investigations.
From DOJ to Private Practice with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz
April 17, 2025
Join host Kevin Muhlendorf for an insightful conversation with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz, a former federal prosecutor with unique cross-border expertise. In this episode, BJ shares his experiences from his time at the UK Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority, and discusses the complexities of parallel investigations and prosecutions. Together, Kevin and BJ explore the intricacies of managing cross-border financial crime investigations, the effect of overlapping enforcement agencies, and the challenges of navigating international legal frameworks.
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The Art of Parallel Investigations (Part 2)
November 7, 2024
In the second installment of this two-part interview, host Kevin Muhlendorf continues the conversation on the complexities of parallel investigations with Brian Young, Director of the Whistleblower Office at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC). They discuss the key differences between Dodd-Frank and False Claims Act whistleblower programs, the process and protections for whistleblowers, and the significant financial incentives involved. Tune in for insights into how whistleblowers can impact regulatory actions and the importance of robust compliance programs.
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The Art of Parallel Investigations (Part 1)
October 16, 2024
In the first installment of this two-part interview, host Kevin Muhlendorf sits down with Brian Young, Director of the Whistleblower Office at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) to discuss the complexities of parallel civil and criminal investigations. Together they cover the challenges and strategies in coordinating with multiple regulators, both domestic and international, and Brian shares his journey from clerking at the Sixth Circuit to leading major cases at the DOJ's Fraud Section.
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The Legal Tightrope: Surviving Parallel Investigations
September 23, 2024
In the inaugural episode, Kevin delves into the complex world of parallel investigations and prosecutions by the DOJ and SEC. He explains how overlapping civil and criminal proceedings create unique pressures on defendants, and explores strategies for navigating clients through this legal maze. From insider trading to crypto cases, Kevin unpacks real-world scenarios in which lawyers must strike a delicate balance to vigorously defend clients in a civil matter without triggering potential risks in a related criminal prosecution.
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