Ken Julian Discusses Orange County’s Landmark White Collar Crime Cases on Raising the OC Bar Podcast

Manatt Investigations, Compliance and White Collar Defense Partner joined the Orange County Bar Association’s Raising the OC Bar podcast to discuss some of Orange County’s most notable white collar criminal prosecutions and the evolution of federal enforcement in the region.

Hosted by OCBA Board Member Sean Thomas Lobb and former federal prosecutor Jason de Bretteville, the episode features Julian and former federal prosecutor Brett Sagel sharing firsthand perspectives on investigations and prosecutions that garnered national attention. Topics include the corruption case involving former Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, the insider trading prosecution of Doug DeCinces and James Mazzo, and the fraud case against Michael Avenatti.

The discussion offers an insider’s look at the strategies, courtroom battles and prosecutorial decisions that shaped these high-profile matters and left a lasting mark on Orange County’s legal landscape. As part of the Raising the OC Bar series, the episode highlights the people, cases and institutions that have helped define the region’s legal history.

View the full episode .