Special Counsel Carolyn Small to Host Women’s White Collar Defense Association Event

On September 10, Jenner & Block Special Counsel Carolyn Small will host a Women’s White Collar Defense Association event at the firm’s Los Angeles office. The event will be a lunchtime Q&A with the Assistant General Counsel and Vice President for Global Public Policy at The Walt Disney Company Annamartine Salick.

The Q&A will focus on Annamartine’s career path and will touch on her interest in national security, time at the Department of Justice, and experience leading the National Security Division of the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

The Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) promotes the common business and professional interests of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in white collar and other defense and compliance work. 

Carolyn draws from her experience as a former Assistant US Attorney in the Major Frauds Section of the Criminal Division in the Central District of California to counsel clients as they navigate complex issues. A member of the firm’s Investigations, Compliance, and Defense practice, Carolyn works to help companies in their most sensitive matters, including government investigations, criminal prosecutions, and civil enforcement proceedings.

Special Counsel Carolyn Small to Host Women’s White Collar Defense Association Event

On September 10, Jenner & Block Special Counsel Carolyn Small will host a Women’s White Collar Defense Association event at the firm’s Los Angeles office. The event will be a lunchtime Q&A with the Assistant General Counsel and Vice President for Global Public Policy at The Walt Disney Company Annamartine Salick.

The Q&A will focus on Annamartine’s career path and will touch on her interest in national security, time at the Department of Justice, and experience leading the National Security Division of the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

The Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) promotes the common business and professional interests of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in white collar and other defense and compliance work. 

Carolyn draws from her experience as a former Assistant US Attorney in the Major Frauds Section of the Criminal Division in the Central District of California to counsel clients as they navigate complex issues. A member of the firm’s Investigations, Compliance, and Defense practice, Carolyn works to help companies in their most sensitive matters, including government investigations, criminal prosecutions, and civil enforcement proceedings.

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