Chief, Program Management and Training Unit
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jennifer Bickford is the Chief of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section’s Program Management and Training Unit where she oversees the remission and restoration of forfeited funds to victims. The Department has returned over $12 billion to victims of crime, including over $4 billion to the victims of Bernard Madoff. Additionally, Jennifer manages the Equitable Sharing Program through which over $300 million is transferred annually to state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners and ensures these partners are compliant with Program policies. She also provides advice, guidance, and training to United States Attorney’s Offices, federal seizing agencies, and state and local law enforcement regarding asset forfeiture policy and practice, victim compensation, and the Equitable Sharing Program. Jennifer joined MLARS in 2005 after graduating from Tulane Law School in New Orleans. Prior to law school, Jennifer obtained a BS in Chemistry and a BA in English from Wittenberg University in Ohio.
Equitable Sharing Program Updates
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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