White Collar Advice Blog
How I Managed The Dark Days After Federal Prison
Last week, I spoke with a lawyer who had just come home from federal prison. He asked me a thought-provoking question: “How
Valuing a Fresh Start From Federal Prison
I received a call from a business student at USC after he my book, Ethics in Motion. He asked me: “What was
How Alec Burlakoff Got A Shorter Sentence and Earlier Release From Miami Federal Prison Camp
Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome to the White Collar Advice Channel. I’m thrilled to introduce Alec Burlakoff to our team. Alec’s
10 Surprising Truths About White Collar Defendants
I recently reflected on my experience working with white-collar defendants. It started while filming a white-collar crime documentary when the producer asked,
Navigating Federal Prison: Insights from the 48 Laws of Power
Entering federal prison unprepared can be akin to stepping into a high-stakes game without knowing the rules. Even in a minimum-security camp,
Strategies for Dealing with Tough Sentencing Judges
Hello, everyone! Welcome to White Collar Advice, and a Happy New Year! I’m thrilled to kick off 2024 with our first video
The White Collar Advice blog helps people under investigation or facing federal sentencing understand the system, avoid mistakes that lead to longer sentences or tougher prison placements, and prepare for prison and reentry.
People under federal investigation, facing sentencing, or preparing for prison who want to build a documented record that shows they are different from the government’s one-sided version of events. Family members who want to understand the process and help a loved one prepare should read it too.
Yes. The blog is based on the combined experience of our team at White Collar Advice, including my time in the system, Michael Santos’s 26 years in federal prison, and the work we’ve done with thousands of people going through investigations, sentencing, and reentry. Everything comes from what we’ve seen and documented over many years.
These blogs teach you how to create assets that do not currently exist to influence cynical stakeholders, like a Federal Judge or Probation Officer.