The
November 2025 Fort Worth ACFE Monthly Chapter meeting will be held at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Details are below:
| Date : |
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
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Speakers:
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Ali R. Olszeski, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Carrie Elizabeth DeLange, Partner
Michael William Fires, Associate
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| Topic: |
Accounting for Fraud: An Overview of Internal Investigations Regarding Financial Misconduct |
| Objectives: |
- Provide an in-depth overview of internal investigations with a particular focus on financial fraud
- Detail the common origins of investigations as well as critical initial steps to protect the organization
- Present the benefits of using outside counsel, consultants, and experts in the investigation
- Explain the importance of interviews and document collection to support and confirm findings
- Explore possible remedial actions and government reporting considerations
- Examine examples and hypotheticals, including recent high-profile fraud investigations
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| Prerequisite: |
No prerequisites are required.
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| Location: |
Parking Location:
Parking Lot K (next to Lou's Place)
The spots blocked with traffic cones are for our event, so just move the cones. If there are no cones, you may park in any open spot in the lot.
Meeting Location:
Lou's Place
Texas Wesleyan University
1112 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76105
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| Time: |
12:00 Noon Check-in, Networking, Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Presentation
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| Price: |
$30 - Fort Worth ACFE Chapter Member
$45 - Non-Member / Guest
$30 - Government / Law Enforcement
$25- Law Enforcement or Educator
$0 - Texas Wesleyan University Student
$10 - Other Students
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| CPE Offered: |
1.0 Hour
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Description
- Provide an in-depth overview of internal investigations with a particular focus on financial fraud
- Detail the common origins of investigations as well as critical initial steps to protect the organization
- Present the benefits of using outside counsel, consultants, and experts in the investigation
- Explain the importance of interviews and document collection to support and confirm findings
- Explore possible remedial actions and government reporting considerations
- Examine examples and hypotheticals, including recent high-profile fraud investigations
Speaker Information
Ali Olszeski is a seasoned trial lawyer with a track record of success. In addition to building and leading strong trial teams, Ali advises clients on their most challenging pre-litigation disputes and leads internal investigations.
With clients spanning a range of industries — including private equity, technology, food and agribusiness, communications, construction, and transportation — Ali’s deep industry knowledge allows her to craft tailored legal strategies aligning with clients’ business objectives.
Ali’s approach to legal counsel is grounded in active listening and open communication. She knows that listening to clients’ needs and goals is crucial to providing effective representation. Ali ensures that every legal maneuver is designed to support and advance a client’s objectives.
Carrie DeLange is a Chambers USA-recognized attorney who focuses her practice on corporate and government investigations, white collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation matters. Carrie represents individuals and corporations in response to inquiries by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), state attorneys general offices and other regulatory agencies. Carrie has also represented clients facing allegations of securities fraud in high-profile criminal enforcement matters.
Michael Fires has broad-based litigation experience representing large and small businesses, as well as individuals, in a variety of forums. He regularly serves as the lead associate in litigation, arbitration and enforcement proceedings. His experience includes authoring numerous briefs, motions and reports; devising litigation strategy and regulatory guidance; supervising teams of associates; and leading discovery, witness interviews and trial preparation. In addition to his civil litigation practice, Michael has helped lead numerous internal investigations, as well as defend investigations launched by financial regulators, the U.S. Congress and other government entities.
Lunch and parking are available and included in the registration price. If you have special dietary restrictions, please contact president@fwacfe.org