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Day 1 - Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Day 2 - Thursday, September 15, 2022
9:00 |
Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
9:05 |
Supply Chain Threats Affecting Manufacturing and the Defense Industrial Base: New Security and FOCI Considerations Impacting Product Sourcing and Contract Performance |
9:45 |
ECPs and TCPs for the IT ManagerHow to Ensure Your Electronic Communication Plan (ECP) and Technology Control Plans (TCP) Now Meets New Cyber Security Criteria |
10:30 |
Networking Break |
10:45 |
C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE PANELCorporate Leaders Discuss the Impact of FOCI on Company Priorities, Strategy and Growth for the Future |
11:30 |
How Updated Government Processes are Changing How You Report Foreign Contacts, Visits, Travel and Cleared Personnel: Key Takeaways on the Adjudicative Guidelines and SEAD 3, Supplemental Documents and More |
12:15 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs, Conference Concludes |
Post-Conference Workshop
† Workshop — Your A-to-Z Guide to Affiliated Operation Plans
The Most Critical Missteps to Avoid When Submitting Affiliated Operation Plans (AOPs) and Seeking Approval
Sep 15, 2022 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Speakers

Angeline Chen
Of Counsel
DLA Piper

Adelicia R. Cliffe
Partner
Crowell & Moring LLP

Ray Katona
Director, Legal Affairs
T-Mobile
Day 1 - Wednesday, September 14, 2022
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Jennifer Brown ![]() Antonia Tzinova |
9:15 |
Restructuring Proxy AgreementsRestructuring Proxy Agreements: Determining When It Makes Sense to Restructure to Another FOCI Mitigation Agreement: Key Considerations, Timelines and Processes![]() Shona Nietsche ![]() Norman E. Pashoian
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10:15 |
Affiliated Operation Plans in PracticeTop 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Submitting AOPs and Seeking Approval![]() Curtis H. Chappell ![]() Heather L. Finstuen
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11:00 |
Networking Break |
11:15 |
The Finer Points of Navigating Overlapping CFIUS and DCSA Jurisdictions: Special Considerations for Filing, Reviewing and Transaction Due Diligence![]() Dustin D. Dwyer ![]() Antonia Tzinova ![]() William E. Cooper
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
1:45 |
FOCI MITIGATION AGREEMENT CASE STUDIESHow Companies are Now Structuring and Implementing Mitigation Agreements and Addressing Expected (and Unexpected) Challenges: The Nuanced Role of the National Interest Determination (NID) and More![]() Jennifer Brown ![]() Drew R. Winneberger
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2:45 |
Perspectives from Outside Directors and Proxy Holders: Their Evolving Role, Meeting DCSA Expectations![]() Mary Griggs ![]() Wayne Chin
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3:30 |
Networking Break |
3:45 |
PANELInsider Threat Analysis and Risk Management![]() Jennifer Brown ![]() Mary Griggs ![]() Anthony King, MBA, ISP® ![]() Antonia Tzinova ![]() Craig Salvatore |
4:30 |
CHAMPAGNE ROUNDTABLESInsider Threat Analysis and Risk Management for Classified Contracts amid a Remote and Hybrid Workforce: Security Standards, Monitoring Requirements and Controlling Access![]() Jennifer Brown ![]() Anthony King, MBA, ISP® ![]() Mary Griggs ![]() Antonia Tzinova ![]() Craig Salvatore Back by popular demand! Delegates are invited to break out into smaller group discussion tables to trade experiences and lessons learned for confronting the challenges of maintaining security standards amid a remote and hybrid workforce. Facilitators will guide the conversation to identify the latest best practices.
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5:00 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs, Conference Adjourns |
Day 2 - Thursday, September 15, 2022
9:00 |
Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
9:05 |
Supply Chain Threats Affecting Manufacturing and the Defense Industrial Base: New Security and FOCI Considerations Impacting Product Sourcing and Contract Performance![]() Jeffrey P. Spinnanger The U.S. Department of Defense report entitled, Securing Defense-Critical Supply Chains, released in February 2022, recommends front-end assessment of a program’s acquisition strategy to ensure a resilient supply chain. This session will address the increased scrutiny being placed on U.S. acquisitions and will discuss actionable FOCI mitigation applications.
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9:45 |
ECPs and TCPs for the IT ManagerHow to Ensure Your Electronic Communication Plan (ECP) and Technology Control Plans (TCP) Now Meets New Cyber Security Criteria![]() Chad A. Nix ![]() Adam MacVean
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10:30 |
Networking Break |
10:45 |
C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE PANELCorporate Leaders Discuss the Impact of FOCI on Company Priorities, Strategy and Growth for the Future![]() Michelle D. Hertz ![]() RC Thompson ![]() Chad C. Puffer
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11:30 |
How Updated Government Processes are Changing How You Report Foreign Contacts, Visits, Travel and Cleared Personnel: Key Takeaways on the Adjudicative Guidelines and SEAD 3, Supplemental Documents and More![]() Sheila Garland The new Adjudicative Guidelines and Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 3 with a focus on foreign travel, will take effect as of August 2022. This session will look at supplemental documents, including the contacts and visits policy, foreign travel and cleared personal policy.
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12:15 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs, Conference Concludes |
† Workshop — Your A-to-Z Guide to Affiliated Operation Plans
The Most Critical Missteps to Avoid When Submitting Affiliated Operation Plans (AOPs) and Seeking Approval

Angeline Chen
Of Counsel
DLA Piper

Adelicia R. Cliffe
Partner
Crowell & Moring LLP

Ray Katona
Director, Legal Affairs
T-Mobile
What is it about?
This workshop is offered in-person only.
Why are AOP so difficult to get right the first time? This interactive session will address the key requirements, pitfalls and best practices for filing Affiliated Operating Plans, and ultimately how to get approval the first time.
Unlike other workshops, the discussion will focus specifically on real-world takeaways and actionable solutions for your work after the event. Benefit from truly interactive learning through sample AOPs, hypothetical scenarios and writing examples, benchmarking and more.
Topics will include:
- How to customize an AOP for your company to maximize efficiencies while meeting DCSA requirements
- Mapping out intended affiliated operations, including administrative support and commercial interactions
- Identifying FOCI risks and how to specifically mitigate them
- Identifying potential affiliated operations that make sense, or whether you are already engaging in affiliated operations
- Monitoring of Affiliated Operations: How the Government Security Committee (GSC) and FSO ensure compliance
- Examining how the company is organized, structured and financed in order to be capable of operating as a viable business entity independent from the Affiliates
- Meeting requirements to notify DCSA of any proposed category of Affiliated Operations
- Executing procedures for ensuring services do not circumvent the requirements of the Agreement