Tom Hardin, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative

Tom Hardin

Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative

Tipper X · New Jersey

Hardin went from federal prosecution as “Tipper X” to speaking and advising on ethics, compliance, and decision-making.

Jeremy Harrell, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Jeremy HarrellAdvocate, KentuckyVeteran and former nonprofit CEO who argues for nuance and compassion after a federal conviction. Bethany Jones, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Bethany JonesAdvocate, CaliforniaTelevision producer who has interviewed federal agents, U.S. attorneys, and people caught up in the system. Elizabeth Kelley, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Elizabeth KelleyAdvocate, New YorkCriminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice representing people with mental disabilities. Gina Pendergraph, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Gina PendergraphAdvocate, CaliforniaCofounded the Justice Impacted Support Forum and coaches women affected by the federal legal system. Clover A. Perez, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Clover A. PerezAdvocate, New YorkEstablished A Beautiful HEART Ministries to support women and girls returning home after incarceration. Christopher Poulos, Advocate, Federal Expungement Initiative Christopher PoulosAdvocate, WashingtonRuns a justice center and previously led reentry and person-centered services in Washington State.

About Tom Hardin

Tom Hardin, a Wharton graduate and former hedge fund analyst, became known as “Tipper X” while assisting the FBI in its largest insider trading investigation.

From 2008 to 2012, he helped the U.S. government bring down major Wall Street figures. Now a global speaker and advisor on ethics and compliance, Tom shares insights on decision-making and cultural risk. His memoir, Wired on Wall Street, is set for release in 2026 and explores his journey from prosecution to purpose.

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