With nearly $3 billion in government recoveries and a record-breaking 979 qui tam cases filed in FY 2024, False Claims Act enforcement continues to expand in scope and complexity. From evolving DOJ priorities and circuit splits to the growing influence of AI, data analytics, and healthcare enforcement, FCA practitioners face a rapidly shifting legal landscape.
The year’s conference brings together government enforcers, in-house counsel, plaintiff’s attorneys, and the defense bar to unpack the latest developments, examine landmark cases, and share practical strategies for compliance and risk management in 2026 and beyond.
Reed Smith regulatory & investigations partners Kate Seikaly and Rizzy Qureshi will both speak at this event. Kate will discuss two real matters: one joint federal-state action and one state-only case. As a leading FCA practitioner, Kate will present a candid, side-by-side look at tools, timelines, evidence-sharing, and settlement dynamics, in addition to how strategy shifts when the state runs point.
On his panel, Rizzy will discuss FCA risk as it expands beyond prime contractors to investors, consultants, and other “non-submitters”. A seasoned trial lawyer and accomplished litigator, Rizzy will help determine risk for private equity investors under the FCA and analyze the impact of third party litigation funding on FCA cases.
