This course provides an overview of the major aspects of the pre-trial, trial/plea and sentencing phases of a federal criminal prosecution. It includes a discussion of uniquely federal aspects of these topics, such as the federal rules and practices relating to pre-trial discovery, plea negotiations, jury selection, various types of evidence, and sentencing.
The course is presented by Alan Vinegrad, a partner at Covington & Burling LLP and a former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Mr. Vinegrad has handled numerous federal criminal proceedings from both the prosecution and defense side and has written and spoken extensively on federal criminal practice issues across the country.
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Alan Vinegrad is a partner in the firm's New York office and a member of the firm's White Collar Defense and Trial Practice Groups. His practice focuses on representing individuals, corporations and corporate board committees in a wide variety of criminal and regulatory enforcement matters, as well as in complex civil litigation. He has represented numerous clients in connection with investigations and prosecutions by the U.S. Department of Justice, various U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York State Attorney General, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Mr. Vinegrad joined the firm after serving as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He previously served as the office's Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chief of the Criminal Division, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Chief of Civil Rights Litigation and Chief of General Crimes. In addition to his executive and supervisory responsibilities, Mr. Vinegrad investigated and prosecuted numerous criminal cases, personally tried over a dozen cases, and argued over 20 cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
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FANTASTIC presentation !!!!!!!1 Great coordination with materials.
Very helpful - thank you...
excellent program
excellent!
Very detailed lecture...
Excellent course!
A good presentation of a difficult subject in the time given.
Great
Very thorough overview!!
Thanks
Excellent, very informative!
Very well organized and easy to follow.
Nice overview & refresher.
EXCELLENT.. A must see for anyone who wishes to do Fed crim cases
as always, outstanding
great
excellent
Excellent Federal Criminal Law Primer! Great Program.
Very informative!
Good for entry level defense attorney in federal criminal practice.
This was an exceptionally well organized and cohesive course. Outstanding instructor.
Terrific and knowledgeable presentation.2
An informative, engaging, and quick-paced program delivered by a talented and knowledgeable speaker.
A fine, thorough presentation
after 15 years of state practice I have be looking into fed practice, this was a great first step