This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Forum Overview
Dates: April 30 - May 1, 2026
Location: Greenwich, CT
The Steering Committee welcomes 50 leading attorneys and senior in-house counsel personally selected from across the United States, and a select few from the United Kingdom and Europe, who are at the forefront of financial institution litigation. During the Sessions, high-level discussions are conducted between lawyers at banks who deal with enforcement matters and the major law firms who advise them.
Using candid, seminar-style discussions at this annual meeting, the group shares the most pressing issues they face on behalf of their clients or companies. Participants examine trends and developments in every jurisdiction to learn how others address these problems and work together to identify solutions. The group also has the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with key players from the Department of Justice and other regulatory bodies.
2026 Steering Committee
Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Members
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.
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.
Forum Director
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.
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Built on meaningful interactions and genuine connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for preeminent leaders, from leading law firms and banks from the United States and Europe, who specialize in financial institutions enforcement.
SPONSORING THIS FORUM
The Steering Committee would like to thank the following sponsor for their continued support of the Cambridge Forum on Financial Institutions Enforcement.
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For more information please contact:
Alexander “Sasha” Aganin
Senior Vice President
Thank you to our Sponsor
We are pleased to announce that Cornerstone Research will once again hosting participants for a special Networking Reception and Dinner on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. We would like to thank Cornerstone for their continued support for the Cambridge Forum on Financial Institutions Enforcement.
About Cornerstone Research
Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial consulting and expert testimony in all phases of complex disputes and regulatory investigations. The firm works with an extensive network of prominent academics and industry practitioners to identify the best-qualified expert for each assignment. With a reputation for high quality and effectiveness, Cornerstone Research has consistently delivered rigorous, state-of-the-art analysis since 1989. The firm has more than 1,000 professionals in nine offices across the United States, UK, and EU.
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