T112: Asset Forfeiture 101

  • Room: 207A
  • Session Number:T112
Tuesday, July 21, 2026: 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM

Speaker(s)

Moderator
Jose Fabre
Vice President
MIL Corporation
Speaker
Clarence Catchings
Supervisory Assistant Chief
DHS/CBP
Speaker
Monique Fields
TEOAF Liaison
Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI)
Speaker
Lisa Santana Fox
Director - Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Division
DHS/CBP
Speaker
Joseph Sullivan
Unit Chief, Asset Forfeiture Unit
DHS/HSI

Description

Leaders from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Asset Forfeiture Program, and state and local law enforcement agencies will come together to provide fascinating insight into how asset forfeiture programs operate — a powerful combination of law enforcement mission and a unique government accounting discipline.



Key Takeaways

• Purpose of an asset forfeiture fund.
• Types of forfeiture under federal law.
• Incentives to encourage collaboration between federal agencies and state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Legal requirement to maintain seized assets.

Learning Objectives

Gain an overall understanding of how an asset forfeiture program works in the federal government. Learn about collaborative efforts with state and local law enforcement. Explore how related funds are managed.

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