Conference Calls

Corruption Enforcement, Presidential Pardons, and the Limits of Federal Prosecution with Brendan Ballou

Mar 19, 2026

In this conference call, Brendan Ballou, founder of the Public Integrity Project, joined The Capitol Forum for a discussion on recent developments in corruption enforcement. The conversation examined the implications of presidential pardons, evolving priorities in white-collar enforcement, and the legal mechanisms available to pursue accountability outside traditional federal prosecutions. It also explored how private legal strategies may play a growing role in addressing corruption risks, as well as broader considerations for strengthening enforcement frameworks in the current legal and political environment.