Joe Bankman, Advisor, Federal Expungement Initiative

Joe Bankman

Advisor, Federal Expungement Initiative

California

Bankman, a Stanford law professor and clinical psychologist, adds a parent’s perspective on the criminal justice system as the father of Sam Bankman-Fried.

Erin Frey, Advisor, Federal Expungement Initiative Erin FreyAdvisor, ConnecticutResearches how workers recover from major mistakes and when organizations and society offer second chances. Todd Haugh, Advisor, Federal Expungement Initiative Todd HaughAdvisor, IndianaTeaches white collar crime and ethics at Indiana University and has worked as a white collar defense attorney. Glenn E. Martin, Advisor, Federal Expungement Initiative Glenn E. MartinAdvisor, New YorkLeft prison in 2000 and went on to found JustLeadershipUSA and lead reform groups nationwide. Charlie Naselsky, Research Counsel, Federal Expungement Initiative Charlie NaselskyResearch Counsel, PennsylvaniaCounsels clients on restitution, forfeiture, fines, and the financial weight that follows an indictment. Tanya Pierce, Paralegal, Federal Expungement Initiative Tanya PierceParalegal, New YorkHelps formerly incarcerated people into legal careers and works to remove systemic barriers. Ron Bauer, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Ron BauerAdvocate, United KingdomVenture capitalist who volunteers time to charitable efforts and mentors founders raising capital.

About Joe Bankman

Joe Bankman is a lawyer and clinical psychologist. He is the Ralph M. Parsons Professor of Law and Business at Stanford Law School. He teaches and writes in a number of areas, including the intersection of mental health and criminal law. He is the father of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and, in addition to his legal and psychological training, adds a parent’s perspective on the criminal justice system.

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White Collar Conference

Joe Bankman, Father of Sam Bankman-Fried, on Living Through His Son's Case

October 18, 2025, Fireside guest

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