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GENERAL SESSION: Behind the Badge - Fraud Trends from Law Enforcement

Monday, September 29, 2025 10:15 AM-11:15 AM
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Join experts from law enforcement and white-collar defense for a behind-the-scenes look at how fraud cases unfold, and what puts financial institutions in the crosshairs. Learn which types of conduct draw regulatory and criminal scrutiny, how routine inquiries can quickly escalate, and what makes an institution a target. The session highlights the vital, often unsung, role that risk, QA, compliance, and fraud teams play in prevention and early detection. Experts also discuss emerging fraud schemes on their radar and practical strategies to protect your organization.

Speakers

Welcome

  • Photo of Fran Mordi, CMB, AMP
    Fran Mordi, CMB, AMP

    Vice President, Financial Management, Tax and Accounting Policy, Mortgage Bankers Association

    Fran Mordi joined the Mortgage Bankers Association in May of 2017 after 20 years of post-Law school experience in the areas of tax and accounting. Prior to joining MBA, Fran worked at the American Bankers Association and Deloitte Tax, LLP on domestic and international tax issues impacting the financial services industry. Fran has specific expertise in putting together training sessions and presenting at bank tax conferences and panels. Fran has extensive experience working with the banking regulators, FASB, the Treasury and Congress as an advocate of the financial services industry. Fran holds a J.D. from New England Law School, Boston, MA, and an LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School, Washington, DC.

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    Lawrence J. Cameron

    Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke

    Lawrence is an experienced trial attorney who represents corporate and individual clients in a range of government enforcement actions, internal investigations, and litigation. He has advised clients across major industry sectors, including health care, energy, financial services, and professional services, facing inquiries by the DOJ, SEC, and various state regulators. Lawrence is a sought-after trial attorney, with significant experience trying cases to verdict in federal and state courts. His experience serving in leadership roles in both federal law enforcement and in private practice is a benefit to clients who seek practical advice and efficient resolutions. Lawrence most recently served as acting U.S. attorney and first assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, where he led an office of approximately 100 federal prosecutors and staff, overseeing nearly all federal criminal and civil cases involving the U.S. filed in the district. In these leadership roles, Lawrence oversaw a broad range of criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions involving securities fraud, financial reporting and other financial fraud, bribery, Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering violations, and False Claims Act matters. He also managed an active criminal and civil caseload, including matters involving public corruption, fraud, and violations of the False Claims Act related to health care and government contracting.

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