Presentation: The Advent of the SEC Whistleblower Program

Part 1 of a 6-part series entitled “Whistleblowing in the Corporate World Series”
This is a six-part presentation series hosted by West Legal Edcenter, part of Thomson Reuters.
Presenter: Jordan A. Thomas

In this presentation, Jordan A. Thomas, a former Assistant Director in the Enforcement Division at the SEC, and a principal architect of its SEC Whistleblower Program, uses his unique institutional knowledge and experience to educate the public regarding this important investor protection program and the implications for corporate America.

A quiet revolution in securities enforcement is underway-with its anonymous reporting, employment protections and monetary awards-the SEC Whistleblower Program and the other whistleblower provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act have inspired whistleblowers from all walks of life to break their silence and report a wide variety of significant violations and will have a profound impact on the global marketplace.

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What You Will Hear:

• Origin of the whistleblower provisions in Dodd-Frank
• Overview of the SEC Whistleblower Program
• The risks and rewards of reporting possible violations internally
• International reach of the program
• Advice for whistleblowers with potential civil and criminal liability
• Interesting facts and figures associated with the program
• Recommendations for responsible organizations and potential whistleblowers