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Pre-Conference Workshops
Comprehensive Overview of U.S. Sanctions Regimes and Focus on Recent Developments
Dec 1, 2020 9:00am – 12:30pm
Speakers
Judith Alison Lee
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Javier Robles
Chief Regulatory and Compliance Counsel
Worldpay
Eric F. Hinton
Director of the Robert B. Rowling Center for Business Law & Leadership
Southern Methodist University
OFAC Compliance Program Best Practices
Dec 1, 2020 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Speakers
Megan Warren
Head, Global Financial Crimes Compliance
T. Rowe Price
Maeva Donlin
Principal Compliance Officer, VP
Bank of the West
Nicole Sayegh Succar
Counsel
Crowell & Moring LLP
Day 1 - Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Day 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2020
Day 1 - Wednesday, December 2, 2020
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-ChairsNicole Erb Ryan Fayhee |
8:45 |
What to Expect Post Election for the Future Use of Economic SanctionsThomas J. Koffer Sean M. Thornton Matthew Tuchband
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9:45 |
In-House Sanctions Experts Share What Keeps You Up at Night?Margaret Mousoudakis Nathan Harsh Laura Deegan Scott M. Flicker
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10:30 |
1:1 Networking |
10:40 |
Break |
11:00 |
Sanctions Enforcement: How Agencies Work Together on Enforcement InvestigationsElizabeth Cannon P. Lee Smith Cari N. Stinebower Kaveh Miremadi |
12:00 |
Industry Virtual Networking ConversationsMeet virtually with your peers to join a moderated discussions on top issues affecting your industry.
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1:00 |
Break |
1:30 |
Hong Kong and China – Navigating the Changing Landscape and New Sanctions GuidanceJonathan Thomas Nick Turner Jeanette Miller
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2:30 |
Russia Sanctions Current DevelopmentsJulia J. Yoo Paul Marquardt Sean S. Buckley
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3:30 |
Break |
4:00 |
Managing Your Practical Risk – Who is Getting Hit by Secondary Sanctions?Hera Smith Peter Chessick
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4:45 |
Women in International Trade and Sanctions NetworkingLaura Deegan Nicole Sayegh Succar Meet virtually with other female participants on camera to make new contacts and renew connections. |
Day 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2020
8:00 |
Early Riser Session: Interactive Session on How to Work Effectively with OFACMatthew Tuchband |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-ChairsNicole Erb Ryan Fayhee |
9:10 |
OFSI KeynoteChristopher Watts |
10:00 |
How to Avoid Sanctions Complications During Mergers and AcquisitionsAlicia Novak Eric J. Rudolph Melissa L. Duffy
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10:45 |
1:1 Networking |
11:00 |
Break |
11:15 |
Recent Regulatory Guidance – Know Your Customer’s CustomerAllie Cheatham Ilya Schulman Jeanine P. McGuinness
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12:00 |
Addressing Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Risk Exposure in the Art MarketMartin Wilson Ryan Fayhee
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12:45 |
Compliance Best Practice Exchange- Off the Record Discussion the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, AML and Export ControlsMatt Bell |
1:30 |
Break |
2:00 |
Venezuela Sanctions: Latest Developments and What to Keep on Your RadarJustyna Gudzowska Ann Broeker Adam M. Smith
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2:45 |
Focus on Cryptocurrency: Rapidly Changing Virtual Currency Developments to WatchEric Medoff Douglas Jacobson
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3:45 |
End of Conference |
Comprehensive Overview of U.S. Sanctions Regimes and Focus on Recent Developments
Judith Alison Lee
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Javier Robles
Chief Regulatory and Compliance Counsel
Worldpay
Eric F. Hinton
Director of the Robert B. Rowling Center for Business Law & Leadership
Southern Methodist University
What is it about?
Get updated on the latest U.S. Sanctions restrictions in effect today. Participants of this interactive and practical workshop will receive a practical and up-to-the-minute overview of key sanctions affecting the principal targeted countries with a dedicated focus on recent developments. Topics covered will include:
- Learn the nuts and bolts of OFAC comprehensive and limited sanctions on Russia, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, and North Korea
- Gain an understanding of how OFAC’s list-based programs include a range of subtle nuances that can expose U.S. persons to civil and criminal liability
- How statutory exemption, general licenses, and specific licenses allow for the processing of otherwise prohibited activity
- Review OFAC required reporting requirements and the Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines
- Learn about OFAC expectations for your compliance program
- Tailoring internal compliance procedures to the site and country
- Implementing a global licensing strategy
OFAC Compliance Program Best Practices
Megan Warren
Head, Global Financial Crimes Compliance
T. Rowe Price
Maeva Donlin
Principal Compliance Officer, VP
Bank of the West
Nicole Sayegh Succar
Counsel
Crowell & Moring LLP
What is it about?
This workshop has been specifically designed for in-house sanctions professionals. Senior level sanctions professionals will engage in dialogue on strengthening their companies’ sanctions compliance programs based on OFAC’s May 2019 guideline and latest enforcement action guidance.
- What is an effective sanctions compliance program?
- Updating your existing compliance program in order to remain compliant
- Effectively making use of key OFAC resources
- Training right and ensuring buy-in at all levels of your organization
- Pressure testing your compliance program for weaknesses and inefficiencies
- Overcoming common pitfalls and breakdowns