Kick off the Enforcement Track with an exciting virtual session where seasoned ethics professionals take you behind the scenes of real-life cases that tested the boundaries of good governance. From high-stakes investigations to unexpected ethical dilemmas, our experts will share their favorite case studies that highlight the complexities, challenges, and lessons learned in upholding integrity in government. Whether you're a public servant, compliance professional, or simply curious about how ethical violations are handled, this session will provide invaluable insights into the processes, trials, and consequences that shape accountability. Don't miss this chance to learn from the front lines of ethical decision-making!

Richard Barzaga Senior Staff Attorney City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics

Richard Barzaga is a Senior Staff Attorney for the Philadelphia Board of Ethics. As part of the Board’s Enforcement Staff, Richard investigates and resolves violations of the City’s Public Integrity Laws, which include its ethics, campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws. Richard was previously a Deputy City Solicitor for Philadelphia’s Law Department, where he was a litigator. He has also been a Law Clerk for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and a law firm associate.  He is a proud graduate of Temple Law School.

Thomas Jones Government Ethics Consultant & Lecturer UConn School of Public Policy

Thomas “TJ” Jones is a consultant on government ethics matters, and a lecturer at the UConn School of Public Policy. Until recently, TJ served on the Citizen’s Ethics Advisory Board for Connecticut. He was CT’s first Ethics Enforcement Office, serving 2006-19. As an attorney, he spent 30+ years investigating and litigating matters related to ethics, white collar crime, campaign finance, and political misconduct. TJ also served as Assistant AG in Connecticut, and as Executive Director of the California FPPC.

Radia Turay Advocate Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics & Public Trust

Radia Turay is the Advocate at the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust (“Ethics Commission”). As Advocate, she serves as the head of the Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Unit, which is tasked with conducting investigation of possible violations of County and municipal ethics ordinances. She is further responsible for making probable cause recommendations, and litigating cases before the Ethics Commission. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Turay spent the last fifteen years working as a trial attorney in South Florida.

Michael Murawski Executive Director Commission on Ethics and Governmental Integrity City of Naples

Michael Murawski has over 24 years of experience enforcing government ethics.  He served as the first “Advocate” for the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust for over twenty years. In that position, he created and oversaw the enforcement unit, prosecuted ethics complaints, conducted investigations and delivered ethics training to elected officials, County employees and lobbyists.