Cambridge Forum on Financial Institutions Enforcement

Akinyemi T. Akiwowo is an Executive Director in Morgan Stanley’s Global Litigation Group, where he oversees the conduct of active domestic and international institutional (sales, trading, investment banking, capital markets, data privacy, private equity, and investment management) civil litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal investigations. His diverse experience includes defending the Firm in class action and antitrust litigation matters, as well as investigations by FINRA, the Department of Justice, the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Aki currently co-chairs Morgan Stanley’s Legal and Compliance Division Diversity and Inclusion Network, and is also a member of the Council of Urban Professionals Fellows Board. He also sits on the Morgan Stanley Legal and Compliance Division Diversity Steering Committee, and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Seton Hall Preparatory School, his high school alma mater.   Prior to Morgan Stanley, Aki was Principal Counsel in the Department of Enforcement of the Financial Industry Regulatory Organization (FINRA) where he managed a complex case load, as lead counsel, handling all aspects of investigations of member firms and associated individuals for violations of FINRA, NASD and NYSE rules and federal securities laws. Prior to FINRA Aki was in private practice in New Jersey, focusing on commercial and securities litigation.   Aki is a 2002 graduate of Loyola University in Maryland and a 2005 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law.

Justin Alfano currently serves as Director and Associate General Counsel in Deutsche Bank AG's Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement group, where he manages internal investigations and related regulatory enforcement matters, monitorships, class actions and commercial litigation concerning such topics as market manipulation, antitrust collusion and money-laundering. Justin regularly appears before enforcement, competition and supervisory authorities, and he has provided classroom training to front-office staff globally on antitrust, market conduct and anti-money laundering best practices.

Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Justin was a senior attorney in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, New York Regional Office, where he investigated and litigated violations of the federal securities laws, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and offering fraud matters.

Justin began his career at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, representing institutional and individual clients in litigation and regulatory matters arising out of the financial crisis, with a focus on matters involving complex structured products.

Justin graduated magna cum laude from Hofstra University School of Law and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Cathy Seibel of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Jaclyn Barnao is a Managing Director and Head of U.S. Litigation and Investigations at Credit Suisse, where she has been a member of the General Counsel Division since 2011.  Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Jaclyn was an attorney at Shearman and Sterling LLP and was a law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Jane A. Restani of the United States Court of International Trade.

Diana Miller is Managing Director and General Counsel for US Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, and Investigations of HSBC North America. Diana and her team oversee and manage all contentious litigation, regulatory enforcement and investigation matters for HSBC in the US. Prior to joining HSBC Diana served as Head of North America Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement for Citi’s institutional businesses. Diana began her career as an attorney at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. She received her law degree from the University of Michigan and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Sydnie holds a Bachelor’s Degree with an Honours Specialization in Political Science from Western University in London, ON. Prior to joining Cambridge Forums in 2020, she previously worked at the Ivey Business School, supporting alumni relations and developing expertise in project management, client relations, and organizational excellence. Known for her attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, Sydnie brings professionalism and enthusiasm to every project. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, trying new recipes, and attending fitness classes.

Monica holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Media Studies from Western University in London, ON. 

Before joining Cambridge Forums, she spent five years working as a Senior Production Manager; leading agenda/program development and speaker acquisition for corporate conferences across North America. With a passion for project management, client relations, and event development, Monica looks to deliver and achieve great success in the Forum Director role. 

Outside of the office, Monica can be found at her local Spin studio doing a workout class, planning her next travel adventure, and enjoying time with her family and friends.