(Recorded Webinar) Concept to Practice: Whistleblower Policies and Procedures

Duration: 180 minutes
Recorded on: 09/04/2025

The United States annually recovers billions through federal False Claims Act actions, many of which are brought by whistleblowers incentivized by the potential for a significant monetary share in any settlement or judgment. Recipients of federal funding—whether through grants, contracts, or participation in federal healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid—can mitigate the risk of whistleblower actions by encouraging internal whistleblowing, fostering a culture of transparency, protecting whistleblowers from retaliation, and promptly and effectively addressing employee concerns and complaints.

In this interactive webinar designed for federal grantees of all types, Feldesman attorneys will discuss legal and compliance considerations related to internal whistleblower activity, including:

  • An overview of the federal False Claims Act and other statutes that incentivize whistleblowing with financial rewards and protect whistleblowers against retaliation;
  • An exploration of recent case studies to illuminate what motivates internal and external whistleblowing;
  • Practical and actionable management strategies for on developing, implementing, and maintaining robust internal systems that encourage reporting, balance confidentiality and transparency, protect against retaliation, and comply with federal requirements.

Sample tools, such as template policies, will be provided as part of the course and will serve as a basis for practical portions of the presentation. Questions will be welcome throughout.

Target Audience

  • General Counsel/Legal Staff
  • CEOS/Directors
  • Compliance Officers/Staff

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Enhance understanding of the legal framework governing whistleblower actions.
  2. Review and analyze recent whistleblower actions—including the factors that motivate whistleblowers to file lawsuits— and False Claims Act enforcement developments.
  3. Identify effective whistleblower policies and procedures to encourage internal reporting, effectively handle tips and complaints, and mitigate False Claims Act risk.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
08/15/2025
Course expires: 
10/01/2027
Cost:
$185.00

Mindy B. Pava

Mindy serves as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations, Federal Grants, Health Care and Education practice groups, where she focuses her practice on advising federal grantees (including research institutions and health centers) as they navigate all facets of administrative and judicial review. A seasoned litigator, Mindy has ample experience guiding clients through complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and advises clients on how to best mitigate risk when encountering a government investigation or regulatory review. [Full Bio]

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Available Credit

  • 3.00 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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