Jackson Walker partner Laura M. Kidd Cordova will be a panelist at The University of Texas School of Law’s 10th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI) on September 19-20 at Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown. Her panel, titled “False Claims Act Developments,” will delve into recent case law and its implications for legal practices.
Additionally, Jackson Walker partner Jennifer S. Freel is serving on the UTGEI planning committee. This premier conference brings together in-house counsel, government officials and leading enforcement practitioner to discuss strategies for protecting companies and executives in government investigations.
Jackson Walker is a proud sponsor of the conference. For more information, view the conference brochure.
Meet Laura
Meet LauraLaura M. Kidd Cordova is a white collar defense attorney at Jackson Walker and a former assistant chief in the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division. She handles sensitive internal investigations, navigates high-stakes government investigations, and defends clients in complex criminal and civil litigation. Laura has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America (2023-2025), Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (2023-2024), and Washington DC Super Lawyers (2020-2021).
Meet Jennifer
Meet JenniferJennifer S. Freel is a former federal prosecutor who advises businesses and individuals under investigation by the government and conducts internal investigations for companies seeking an independent party. She also represents clients in civil disputes at the pre-trial, trial, and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. She is an elected Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a member of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society’s Board of Trustees, a past chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, and a past president of the Federal Bar Association Austin Chapter.