Wrongful Death Lawsuits When a Veteran Dies by Suicide will explore the role veterans'families and whistleblowers can play when survivors hold VA accountable for not living up to their promised standards of suicide care. When a veteran dies by suicide after seeking care at a VA facility and the staff were not properly trained or ready to implement the treatment protocols required and no one is held responsible, then veterans will continue to die in the gap. 

Join us for an insightful webinar on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This session will explore how whistleblowers, advocates, and the public can effectively use FOIA requests to uncover vital government information, promote transparency, and hold institutions accountable. Learn the steps to file FOIA requests, understand your rights, and discover how accessing government records can support whistleblowing efforts.

Join us for a supportive session exploring the psychological and neurological impacts of bullying on whistleblowers. We'll delve into the mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and trauma, and provide tools and strategies for resilience and recovery. This session aims to offer a compassionate space for healing and empowerment.

As National Whistleblower Day approaches on July 30th, this Roundtable will review the MISC activities to improve laws that are designed to protect employees from retaliation. There are dozens of laws in the US, leading to coverage gaps, confusion and loopholes that leave employees vulnerable and reduces transparency and accountability. Whistleblowers of America works with its partners to address these problems with elected officials. Join the conversation and see where your advocacy can help.

Employees working in the national security space face greater conflicts when trying to expose wrongdoing while still protecting our democratic values and principles.  How can whistleblowers do the right thing when there are threats to their safety, security clearances and the public interest.  What should be reported and what is classified. What are the real problems we face in protecting national interests?

We will discuss when whistleblowers become crime victims and what they can do about it. According to the Office of Victims of Crime, there are state and local resources available to help so come learn more about what you can do when crimes are involved in your case.

(Group discussion, no special guests.)

Women in business can face many challenges, especially when competing for contracts and clients. They must cope with gender biases and stereotypes, break glass ceilings and ward off sexual harassment to be successful. What can be done to ensure that women can be hired, mentored  and promoted so that they can win business and build companies?

Renée Brooker was a long-time Civil Frauds Assistant Director at the United States Department of Justice, the Office that supervises all False Claims Act cases in all 94 United Stated District Courts.  In this leadership role, she was responsible for billions of dollars in recoveries and held companies accountable for their conduct.

Jeanine Moss is a brand development, marketing and communications specialist who guides people, organizations and brands from launch to re-positioning and growth.