Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Experience the premier conference for the global anti-corruption community, designed exclusively for legal and compliance professionals. Join over 800 cross-industry FCPA practitioners for two days of in-depth discussions and benchmarking on risk management, compliance, investigations, ethics, and enforcement. Benefit from extensive networking opportunities and gain invaluable insights to enhance your expertise and maximize the success of your compliance program.

Government Speakers

Nicole Argentieri
Acting Assistant Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice

Stefan Blättler
General Federal Prosecutor
Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland

Jean-Francois Bohnert
Chief Public Prosecutor
National Financial Prosecution Office (PNF) (France)

Charles Cain
Chief, FCPA Unit
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Sara Chouraqui
Joint Head of Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
Serious Fraud Office (UK)

David Fuhr
Chief, FCPA Unit, Fraud Section
U.S. Department of Justice

13+

Hours of
Dedicated Networking

Compliance and Enforcement
Focused Sessions

Sessions Featuring Government Insights

Key
Government Agencies

800+

Attendees

90+

Speakers

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Pre-Conference

Workshop A
FCPA Compliance Program Essentials

Workshop B
A Deep Dive into Due Diligence

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Practical Guide to
FCPA Data Analytics

Pre-Conference Cocktail Party

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Main Conference Day 1

FCPA Year in Review with DOJ and SEC

International Enforcement Outlook

Women in FCPA Luncheon

Networking App Meetings

Policy to Practice Series

Cocktail Reception

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Main Conference Day 2

Keynote Address: Nicole Argentieri – Acting Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice

Spotlight Interview: Glen Leon – Chief, U.S. Department of Justice, Fraud Section

Networking App Meetings

Policy to Practice Series

Town Hall with DOJ, SEC, FBI and CFTC

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Conference Networking App Now Available for Registered Attendees

Last year, attendees sparked over 2,000 meaningful connections and actionable networking discussions.

Featured Speakers

Kevin Bennett
Vice President of Anti-Bribery Compliance
Goldman Sachs

Steph Vogel
Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Assistant General Counsel
National Basketball Association (NBA)

Paige Pratter
Associate General Counsel – Compliance & Ethics, Head of Business & Regulatory Investigations
Microsoft

Drew Northern
Vice President, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Cook Group and Chief Integrity, Social Impact and Sustainability
Cook Medical

Michael Ortwein
Assistant GC & Chief Compliance Officer
General Motors

Jennifer Hogan
Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
The Kraft Heinz Co

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Featured Sessions

The Aftermath of the DOJ’s New Whistleblower Rewards Pilot Program

Assessing the Impact on Internal and External Reporting, and Individual and Corporate Liability Risks

Behind the Scenes of a DPA, Monitorship and the Aftermath

First-Hand Accounts of the Real-Life Trials and Tribulations – and Compliance Lessons Learned

Spotlight Interview

Don’t miss this compelling interview with Zimmer Biomet’s CEO and Audit Committee Chair as they share transformative lessons from the company’s two successive FCPA monitorships.

Ephemeral Messaging Tips and Traps

New, Concrete Examples of How to Retrieve, Retain and Review Records to Satisfy DOJ Expectations

Safe or Not So Safe? Applying DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Policy

Due Diligence Requirements at the Pre-and Post-Acquisition Stages

Managing the Risks of Integrating AI into Your Compliance Operations

Understanding how to use AI Responsibly, Ethically and in Accordance with Agency Expectations

Every year, compliance and legal professionals gather for a dynamic and transformative conference. This vibrant event is a hub for global networking, where professionals engage in insightful benchmarking and high-level discussions on the latest in compliance. Explore our gallery to experience the energy and collaboration that define this essential gathering.

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Workshops

In-Person Only

Workshop AFCPA Compliance Program Essentials: Implementing the Fundamental Building Blocks of an Effective Internal Compliance Program (Featuring an Interactive Policy Document Exchange Exercise)

December 3, 2024
9:30 am–1:00 pm

Workshop BA Deep Dive into Due Diligence: Your Updated Blueprint on How to Vet FCPA and Corruption Risks Associated with Supply Chains, Third Party and M&A Transactions

December 3, 2024
1:30–5:30 pm

Workshop CThird Part Compliance

December 3, 2024
2:00–5:30 pm

Dan Kahn and Greg Andres, Partners at Polk & Wardwell LLP, released a special podcast on the FCPA Conference, discussing the Pros and Cons of a Voluntary Disclosure, and Your Internal Investigations Roadmap.

Martin J. Weinstein and Gina Castellano, Partners at Cadwalader, released a special Compliance Conversation podcast on the FCPA Conference, discussing the DOJ’s Whistleblower Rewards Pilot Program, liability risks, and third-party due diligence.

In this episode of the BDO Legal Tech Talk podcast, Nat Edmonds, a partner from Paul Hastings and Pei Li Wong, a forensics principal from BDO USA, discuss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and its impact on international business.

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Curating Modern, Authoritative Content for Over 40 Years.

FCPA, Export Controls, and Sanctions Enforcement: Adjusting Compliance Strategies for the New Normal

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The DOJ’s New Pilot Programs: A Bane for Compliance Programs

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U.K. Parliament Giving Whistleblower Protections a Fresh Review

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Practical Implications of the Department of Justice’s M&A Safe Harbor Policy

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American Conference Institute’s FCPA Advisory Board was established to deliver industry-leading content and a world-renowned speaker lineup. Consisting of top compliance and legal experts, this ‘inner circle’ advises on crafting cutting-edge content, ensuring our conferences remain at the forefront of innovation and foster thought-provoking, out-of-the-box discussions.

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Venue & Hotel

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745-1135 | View map
Reservations: 1-877-491-0468

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Accommodations
American Conference Institute is pleased to offer our delegates a limited number of hotel rooms at a negotiated rate. To take advantage of these rates, please contact the hotel directly.

Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is November 19, 2024. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.

Accreditations

Continuing legal education (CLE), also known as MCLE (mandatory or minimum continuing legal education), is the professional education of lawyers that takes place after their initial admission to the bar. In many states in the United States, CLE participation is required of attorneys to maintain their license to practice law.
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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is an integral part of the lifelong learning required to provide competent service to the public by CPA’s. CPE is a self-certification process with the completion and reporting of required CPE hours on an annual basis.
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“The panelists/speakers were top tier. It was great to hear from such an impactful group of individuals. Also, the workshops were very relevant. We received a lot of tangible advice that we can incorporate into our program.”

—Compliance Officer | Nissan

“I really enjoyed the speakers – honestly, more than I was expecting. I learned a lot and have already applied some of the suggestions that some made. I really appreciate that kind of candor on such a large stage. It was very useful to me.”

—Sr. Program Manager | Lextegrity