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National Whistleblower Day 2021

Webinar | 07.29.21, 8:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT

This annual celebration commemorates the 243rd anniversary of America’s first whistleblower law and recognizes the great contributions of whistleblowers to democracy. 


This year’s non-partisan event will be virtual and feature speakers including lawmakers, agency heads, whistleblower advocates, and whistleblowers. 


Partner Michael Atkinson will be speaking during this event.


For more information, please visit these areas: White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement

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On-Going Government Audits of Small Business Programs: Why the Federal Government’s Focus on ‘Waste, Fraud, and Abuse’ Impacts Both Large and Small Contractors

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