White Collar Advice

About White Collar Advice

Whether you're a defense attorney, a criminal defendant, or someone eager to learn about sentencing, federal prison, and white-collar crime, our podcast is an excellent resource. It's never too soon or too late to begin preparing for a government investigation, and here's why: Statistics demonstrate the potentially life-altering consequences of encountering the criminal justice system. Beyond the initial indignity of an arrest or the notification of a criminal investigation, those targeted by law enforcement face additional challenges: How will this situation impact my career and earning capacity? What changes will my life undergo if I receive a federal prison sentence? How will my family members be affected by my term of confinement? In the face of such complex challenges, consulting with a competent defense attorney is crucial (please note we are not lawyers and do not offer legal advice). A skilled attorney will guide the criminal justice process and help individuals navigate these difficulties. At White Collar Advice, our dedicated team focuses on assisting those seeking to learn how to: Avoid charges or get the shortest sentence possible. Serve their sentence in a federal prison camp or a facility with the lowest possible security level. Establish meaning and confidence while in federal prison. Transition back into society and pursue a new career path. Create a record that leads to increased liberty during supervised release. Our podcast offers more than just generic information through a quick internet search. We prioritize delivering insightful and personalized content to our audience. As the host, I bring a unique perspective to the table. As a successful stockbroker at Bear Stearns and UBS, I specialized in representing professional athletes and hedge funds. My journey through the criminal justice system, including a felony conviction for securities law violations, has given me valuable insights. For an in-depth account, grab a free copy of Lessons From Prison at WhiteCollarAdvice.com. White Collar Advice has also become a trusted resource for numerous media outlets, including Dr. Phil, The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, The Washington Post, Fortune, The New York Post, BBC, ABC, and NBC. If you have questions or inquiries, please contact us at Support@WhiteCollarAdvice.com or call 818-424-2220. I appreciate your interest in our podcast. We look forward to sharing valuable knowledge and empowering you with the information you need to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. Justin Paperny

Publisher

Justin Paperny

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2022

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

337 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Coming Home From Federal Prison Camp

   What happens when you prepare for federal prison, do the work, come home, and still struggle to open a bank account? I've been home since 2009. In this conversation, we talk about earning a living after prison, the shame of a conviction, and trying work you've never done before. I share how handwritten prison blogs brought my first phone calls, why I refunded my first paying client, and what I regret about my early days home. We also talk about our families, learning to tell your story, and why preparing for release should begin long before you leave prison. Justin Paperny

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Was It a Mistake or a Bad Choice?

   I finished Sam Harris's Free Will last night, 1 hour and 14 minutes on Audible, and it made me look again at how I went from USC and Bear Stearns to lying to FBI agent Paul Bertrand. Harris argues we don't choose our thoughts, our genetics, our parents, or our early experiences. That idea is dangerous in front of a judge. If your narrative suggests it wasn't your fault, the court and your victims will hear it that way. What I took from the book is sequence: a financial problem, the concealment, the concealment working, and each next step getting easier. Michael Santos once asked me whether it was a mistake or a bad choice. Harris says change requires causes. So stop saying you learned your lesson. Show the judge the conditions you've changed (restitution, new professional boundaries, community service, a release plan, public writing), and start building them long before sentencing.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Isn't What You Do Manipulation? Question 11

   A journalist keeps hitting me with one question: isn't what you do manipulation? So on question 11, I stop and read her the definition: to control or influence cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously. Then I walk through it. Sentencing advocacy is influence, yes, but so is the government's case, the defense attorney's argument, and sometimes a victim impact statement (I've seen people claim to be victims who weren't, including in my own case). Character reference letters can be used to manipulate too. But a defendant cannot shorten a sentence by manipulating a judge, because judges know the difference between a speech and a record. I bring up Judge Boo's line about fixing the window you broke, then walk through what that looks like: paying restitution, accepting responsibility, cooperating, getting a job, paying taxes. Those are facts a judge can verify, not manipulation. I finish without knowing how to end the podcast, because her next question is why a wealthy defendant who can afford us gets an advantage.

Who has been a guest on White Collar Advice

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• former federal prisoner
• Michael Santos
• former white-collar criminal
• former UBS employee
• financial professional

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

14,415,622

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

82

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