Helen Gugel Leads Panel at Annual New York City White Collar Crime Institute

In The News
June 7, 2024
Attorneys:

Litigation & enforcement partner Helen Gugel recently led the panel, “Whistleblowers: Policies, Investigations and Issues,” that explored expanding whistleblower programs and policies, incentives, best practices and challenges in investigating whistleblower allegations. The panel was part of the New York City Bar White Collar Crime Institute. 

Panel members, including senior leaders from the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission, discussed recently announced whistleblower policies incentivizing individuals and companies to self-report potential misconduct, and the potential impact on corporate compliance programs. 

Helen Gugel is a partner in Ropes & Gray’s litigation & enforcement practice, specializing in high-stakes government and internal investigations and litigation. She frequently represents companies, investment advisers, executives, and boards in civil and criminal matters relating to market misconduct or potential violations of federal securities and commodities laws. Beyond her government-facing work, Helen conducts internal and independent investigations into allegations of serious wrongdoing, including unlawful or unethical business practices, workplace harassment and other misconduct.