Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser
Attorney General Phil Weiser was sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Attorney General in 2019 and is currently serving a second term. As the state’s chief legal officer, Attorney General Weiser is committed to protecting the people of Colorado and leading an innovative and collaborative organization that addresses a range of statewide challenges and fights for justice. Under Weiser’s leadership, the Department of Law has prioritized work to protect consumers and advance public safety. In 2019, Weiser worked with the state legislature to strengthen the Colorado Consumer Protection Act to give the attorney general’s office more tools to crack down on scams, as well as unfair and deceptive business practices. High-profile investigations have resulted in more than $250 million in refunds, credits, and debt relief for Colorado consumers. As the chair of the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, Weiser has directed the first update to the state’s officer training curriculum in 30 years and worked to provide tools and resources at the state level to support local law enforcement agencies. The department also successfully spearheaded legislation to send millions more in funding for peace officer recruitment and retention efforts.
Before his time as attorney general, Weiser was the dean of the University of Colorado Law School. He also served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justices Byron R. White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and held senior positions in the U.S. Department of Justice in the Clinton and Obama administrations. The son and grandson of Holocaust survivors, Weiser is deeply committed to the American Dream and ensuring opportunity for all Coloradans.
Andrea Wang – Deputy United States Attorney for the District of Colorado
Andrea Wang is the Deputy United States Attorney for the District of Colorado. As Deputy United States Attorney, Ms. Wang serves as a key advisor and counselor on both policy and day-to-day operations of the office. She supervises the Appellate and Asset Recovery divisions, in addition to her work leading the office’s community outreach efforts and its diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Ms. Wang has served as a member of the executive leadership team for the United States Attorney for the District of Colorado since February 2022.
Ms. Wang joined the office in 2016 as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement section where she worked primarily on civil fraud cases under the False Claims Act, trespass actions involving public lands, and Controlled Substances Act cases. She is also a frequent presenter on Affirmative Civil Enforcement topics within DOJ and for our agency partners. In 2021, Ms. Wang received the Executive Office of United States Attorneys Director’s Award for Superior Performance for a Civil AUSA.
Prior to joining the United States Attorney’s Office, Ms. Wang was a partner and chair of the trial group in a large Denver law firm where she litigated civil cases in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Andrea has been active in community work her entire career, including serving as a member of the Colorado Supreme Court Hearing Board, the Colorado Lawyers Committee, and the University of Colorado Law Alumni Board. She is also a former president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado.
Ms. Wang is a graduate of McGill University and University of Colorado School of Law. Ms. Wang clerked for the late Honorable Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey on the Colorado Supreme Court. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cycling.
Dr. Toby Groves
Dr. Toby Groves is a research psychologist and popular speaker specializing in elevating thinking quality, achieving breakthroughs, and unlocking untapped cognitive potential. Known for his innovative cognitive strategies and vivid mental imagery techniques, Dr. Groves has captivated audiences across industry, government, and academia. He works with professionals in critical fields such as audit, intelligence, investigation, legal, and medical sectors. Holding a PhD in psychology and an MA in industrial-organizational psychology, with additional training in forensic psychology and forensic accounting, Dr. Groves’ unique approach has made him a sought-after presenter for individuals responsible for making critical, high-stakes decisions and solving complex problems impacting our society.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fraud, Embezzlement, and Forensic Accounting
- Highlighting how accounting plays a role within the FBI and focusing on a case study or two.
Colorado Attorney General’s Office: Medicaid Fraud Unit
WTH is the MFCU?
- Overview of the MFC Unit at the CO AG’s Office
- Focusing on Medicaid Fraud laws, jurisdiction, types of fraud, and case examples
Colorado Attorney General’s Office: Insurance Fraud Unit
Insurance Fraud – Property, Casualty, and Beyond
- Highlighting many common types of insurance fraud schemes perpetrated in the state of Colorado.
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