October 28, 2022 — Susan Gouinlock served as a panelist at the 22nd Annual Conference for Taxpayers Against Fraud (TAF), where she joined the expert discussion titled “Litigating Declined Cases.” The panel focused on the distinctive challenges and opportunities involved in declined FCA litigation—False Claims Act cases where the government has opted not to intervene.
Susan and her fellow panelists addressed key strategies for advancing qui tam cases post-declination, including maintaining constructive relationships with government attorneys, handling materiality defenses, and presenting credible, compelling clients to judges and juries. Drawing on years of litigation experience, Susan offered practical guidance for attorneys navigating declined False Claims Act litigation in a shifting legal and regulatory landscape.
Panelists shared their most effective approaches to case development, discovery, and trial strategy, emphasizing the importance of persistence and precision in these resource-intensive matters. Susan’s contributions highlighted the unique skill set required to succeed in declined FCA litigation, reaffirming her reputation as a leading voice in whistleblower advocacy and complex False Claims Act enforcement.
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