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

8:30	Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs
8:45	What to Expect Post Election for the Future Use of Economic Sanctions
9:45	In-House Sanctions Experts Share What Keeps You Up at Night?
10:30	1:1 Networking
10:40	Break
11:00	Sanctions Enforcement: How Agencies Work Together on Enforcement Investigations
12:00	Industry Virtual Networking Conversations
1:00	Break
1:30	Hong Kong and China – Navigating the Changing Landscape and New Sanctions Guidance
2:30	Russia Sanctions Current Developments
3:30	Break
4:00	Managing Your Practical Risk – Who is Getting Hit by Secondary Sanctions?
4:45	Women in International Trade and Sanctions Networking

Day 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2020

8:00	Early Riser Session: Interactive Session on How to Work Effectively with OFAC
9:00	Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
9:10	OFSI Keynote
10:00	How to Avoid Sanctions Complications During Mergers and Acquisitions
10:45	1:1 Networking
11:00	Break
11:15	Recent Regulatory Guidance – Know Your Customer’s Customer
12:00	Addressing Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Risk Exposure in the Art Market
12:45	Compliance Best Practice Exchange- Off the Record Discussion the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, AML and Export Controls
1:30	Break
2:00	Venezuela Sanctions: Latest Developments and What to Keep on Your Radar
2:45	Focus on Cryptocurrency: Rapidly Changing Virtual Currency Developments to Watch
3:45	End of Conference

Day 1 - Wednesday, December 2, 2020

8:30	Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs Nicole Erb Partner White & Case LLP Ryan Fayhee Partner Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
8:45	What to Expect Post Election for the Future Use of Economic Sanctions Thomas J. Koffer Global Anti-Bribery & Economic Sanctions Compliance Credit Suisse Sean M. Thornton Head of Legal Financial Security (U.S.) BNP Paribas Matthew Tuchband Counsel Arent Fox LLP New administration priorities Predictions for future of Iran sanctions Expectations for the role of sanctions in 2021
9:45	In-House Sanctions Experts Share What Keeps You Up at Night? Margaret Mousoudakis Assistant Compliance Officer LyondellBasell Nathan Harsh Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, Legal & Compliance Westinghouse Electric Company LLC Laura Deegan Head of Sanctions, Americas Barclays Compliance Scott M. Flicker Partner Paul Hastings LLP How sanctions affect new business opportunities Changing risk profiles based on current developments When to Involve senior management for critical issues Importance of creating culture of compliance throughout the Company
10:30	1:1 Networking
10:40	Break
11:00	Sanctions Enforcement: How Agencies Work Together on Enforcement Investigations Elizabeth Cannon Deputy Chief for Export Controls and Sanctions U.S. Department of Justice P. Lee Smith Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement U.S. Department of Commerce Cari N. Stinebower Partner Winston & Strawn LLP Kaveh Miremadi Section Chief, Enforcement Division Office of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury
12:00	Industry Virtual Networking Conversations Meet virtually with your peers to join a moderated discussions on top issues affecting your industry. Financial Institutions Technology Energy Manufacturing Healthcare
1:00	Break
1:30	Hong Kong and China – Navigating the Changing Landscape and New Sanctions Guidance Jonathan Thomas Co-Head Government Sanctions Group Goldman Sachs Nick Turner Of Counsel Steptoe & Johnson HK LLP Jeanette Miller U.S. Head of Sanctions Regulatory Response & Development HSBC Hong Kong Autonomy Act and Executive Order 13936 Implications August 7, 2020 SDN Designations on Government Officials Xinjiang Human Rights and Global Magnitsky Sanctions Recent Entity List Additions How companies are navigating potential choice-of-law issues as between U.S. sanctions and the new Hong Kong National Security Law Export Controls and CFIUS connections for Data and Apps
2:30	Russia Sanctions Current Developments Julia J. Yoo Deputy Head of Sanctions Legal Citigroup Inc. Paul Marquardt Partner Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Sean S. Buckley Lawyer Kobre & Kim LLP Developments in Russian Energy sanctions (Nordstream/Turkstream) Cybersecurity/Elections CAATSA: Three Years On (Oligarchs and more) Russian Sanctions: 2021 and Beyond
3:30	Break
4:00	Managing Your Practical Risk – Who is Getting Hit by Secondary Sanctions? Hera Smith Senior Compliance Officer Danske Bank Peter Chessick Counsel White & Case LLP Current developments New additions and removals to the sanctions lists Is the tool being overused? Are the threats credible?
4:45	Women in International Trade and Sanctions Networking Laura Deegan Head of Sanctions, Americas Barclays Compliance Nicole Sayegh Succar Counsel Crowell & Moring LLP 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 OFAC Matthew Tuchband Counsel Arent Fox LLP
9:00	Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs Nicole Erb Partner White & Case LLP Ryan Fayhee Partner Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
9:10	OFSI Keynote Christopher Watts Deputy Director Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury
10:00	How to Avoid Sanctions Complications During Mergers and Acquisitions Alicia Novak Deputy Chief Compliance Officer HarbourVest Partners Eric J. Rudolph Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Export Controls and Sanctions FTI Consulting Melissa L. Duffy Partner Dechert LLP Due diligence during the pre-closing phase Red flags to watch out for Post-closing integration Whether to file a voluntary disclosure Crossover with CFIUS
10:45	1:1 Networking
11:00	Break
11:15	Recent Regulatory Guidance – Know Your Customer’s Customer Allie Cheatham Senior Vice President Brown Brother Harriman Ilya Schulman Executive Director, Global Financial Crime Counsel JPMorgan Chase & Co. Jeanine P. McGuinness Partner Orrick OFAC Guidance related to the maritime Industry, energy and metals sectors, and related communities (including financial institutions) Supply Chain: importance of conducting due diligence on an organization’s customers, supply chain, intermediaries, and counter-parties. The recent designation of XPCC in China presents challenges for U.S. companies as they try to determine potential involvement of XPCC subsidiaries in their transactions Human Rights: New global regulations Humanitarian Assistance: Numerous OFAC general licenses that permit the exportation to sanctioned jurisdictions of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, and medical devices and various humanitarian assistance, parties must take care to avoid involvement in transactions that may benefit sanctioned regimes or SDNs
12:00	Addressing Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Risk Exposure in the Art Market Martin Wilson Chief General Counsel Phillips Ryan Fayhee Partner Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Compliance best practices in the Art industry Managing relationships with external stakeholders Regulatory updates and proposals in the US and EU Takeaways from industry led initiatives
12:45	Compliance Best Practice Exchange- Off the Record Discussion the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, AML and Export Controls Matt Bell Senior Managing Director, Forensic & Litigation Consulting Practice Leader - Export Controls and Sanctions FTI
1:30	Break
2:00	Venezuela Sanctions: Latest Developments and What to Keep on Your Radar Justyna Gudzowska Executive Director Morgan Stanley Ann Broeker Assistant General Counsel Moody's Adam M. Smith Partner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Complex screening requirements What type of business is still allowed? Increasing difficulty to conduct business What’s next?
2:45	Focus on Cryptocurrency: Rapidly Changing Virtual Currency Developments to Watch Eric Medoff Global Head of Sanctions Square Douglas Jacobson Managing Partner Jacobson Burton Kelley PLLC Sanctions law considerations for virtual and digital currency Recent enforcement actions involving cryptocurrency Role of various agencies regulating this area How to update your compliance program
3:45	End of Conference

Comprehensive Overview of U.S. Sanctions Regimes and Focus on Recent Developments

Dec 1, 2020 9:00am – 12:30pm

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

Dec 1, 2020 1:30pm – 5:00pm

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

Economic Sanctions

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Agenda (Eastern Standard Time)

Pre-Conference Workshops

Dec 1, 2020 9:00am – 12:30pm

Dec 1, 2020 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Day 1 - Wednesday, December 2, 2020

1:1 Networking

Break

Break

Break

Day 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2020

1:1 Networking

Break

Break

End of Conference

Day 1 - Wednesday, December 2, 2020

1:1 Networking

Break

Break

Break

Day 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2020

1:1 Networking

Break

Break

End of Conference

Comprehensive Overview of U.S. Sanctions Regimes and Focus on Recent Developments

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