2022 Training Events

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty regarding public gatherings for the foreseeable future, we have switched our Chapter trainings to an online model (Zoom) until further notice. 

In addition, we have started offering monthly training sessions, each worth 1 hour CPE.  There will be an optional hour of networking following each training session.   To be eligible for CPE, attendees will be required to pre-register and participate in online polling.  CFEs must respond to at least 75% of polling questions to have their training count toward CPE.

Dates and times of monthly trainings may vary, but are typically held sometime during the third week of each month.  We will post all date and time information below.

Members who paid for the Dues and Seminars package will receive a link to the training sessions a day or two prior to the training without having to pay again.  However, please still register for the sessions using the online form below so we know who will be attending.  Thank you!

Accessibility: Live Transcript will be available through Zoom. Click on the "Live Transcript" button in the Zoom toolbar when you have joined the meeting.

UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS
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June 22, 2022, PNW ACFE Annual Business Meeting and Chapter Training

Business Meeting (all are invited): 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Training: 3:00 - 4:00 pm PST 

CPE Credits: 1 hour  

Training Topic: Intellectual Property Fraud Patent Attorney Tom Hendrickson will be discussing "What is IP" and how fraud affects the different areas of IP.

Speaker:   

Tom Hendrickson, Attorney at Law, Seattle Patent Group

     Originally from Tacoma, WA, Tom survived fires, floods, and earthquakes to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California.  While in the final year of completing his undergraduate degree, Tom landed an internship at Sony Pictures Imageworks.  Working variously as a production manager, coordinator, and render farm supervisor, he contributed to feature films such as “The Rock,” “Final Fantasy – The Spirits Within,” “Happy Feet,” and the first two “X-Men.” films. 

     While working for a small visual effects company located in Northwestern Massachusetts, Tom realized that you don’t make money making movies, you make money owning the ideas behind the movies.  After getting accepted to the Seattle University School of Law, he focused on the study of intellection property law, eventually completing the IP focus area.  During this time, he interned with the Law Offices of David Smith, and spent a summer in London, England, studying international entertainment law and international sports law. 

     After finishing law school Tom worked for a year and a half with Lucasfilm Animation as Resource Manager on the Clone Wars animated television series.  He now practices Intellectual Property Law, and consults with Rigos Professional Education on their bar review program.  

Cost for Each Chapter Webinar:  

- Chapter Members - $10 

- Non-Chapter Members - $15 

- Chapter Members with the Dues & Seminars Package - no additional fee  

Registration Info: Please see bottom of page for registration and payment link. 

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July 20, 2022, PNW ACFE Chapter Training

Topic: IRS-CI and Cybercrime Financial Investigations

In this webinar, Acting Supervisory Special Agent Eric Hergert, Seattle Field Office, will present an introduction to IRS Criminal Investigation, their cybercrime program, and a case study into the investigation and prosecution surrounding the embezzlement of $10 million worth of digital gift cards.

Date:July 20, 2022

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm PST

CPE Credits: 1 hour

Speaker: 

Acting Supervisory Special Agent Eric Hergert, IRS-CI, Seattle Field Office

Cost for Each Chapter Webinar: 

- Chapter Members - $10

- Non-Chapter Members - $15

- Chapter Members with the Dues & Seminars Package - no additional fee

Registration Info: Please see bottom of page for registration and payment link.