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Day 1 - Tuesday, November 30, 2021
WORKSHOP A – FCPA Boot Camp: A Deep Dive into Key Requirements and the Core Components of an Effective Compliance Program
*Only available in-person
Nov 30, 2021 9:00am – 12:30pm
Speakers

Lillian S. Hardy
Partner
Hogan Lovells

Kelly Thorman
Director
TDI

Joseph Walker
Partner
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Shawn M. Wright
Partner
Blank Rome LLP
9:00 |
WORKSHOP AFCPA Boot Camp: A Deep Dive into Key Requirements and the Core Components of an Effective Compliance Program |
2:30 |
WORKSHOP BThird Party & Supply Chain Management Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Due Diligence, Monitoring and Risk Management |
6:00 |
Welcome Back Cocktail & Main Conference Pre-Registration |
Post-Conference Workshop
WORKSHOP B – Third Party & Supply Chain Management Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Due Diligence, Monitoring and Risk Management
*Only available in-person
Nov 30, 2021 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Speakers

Jill Dailey
VP and Chief Compliance Officer
Incyte

Patricia Etzold
Partner
Resolution Economics LLC

Erin Brown Jones
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
Day 2 - Wednesday, December 1, 2021
7:30 |
Welcome Back Breakfast |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
8:45 |
FCPA Year in Review |
9:45 |
Live Audience PollingINTERNATIONAL RISK SERIES
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10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:15 |
Special Interview with Lisa Osofsky, Director, Serious Fraud Office (UK) |
11:45 |
Live Audience PollingINTERNATIONAL RISK SERIES
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12:45 |
Networking LuncheonMaryland 1-6 Foyer
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2:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS A |
3:00 |
Special AAG Interview |
3:30 |
Networking Break |
4:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS B |
4:45 |
Networking Break |
5:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS C |
6:00 |
Welcome Back Networking Cocktail Reception |
Day 3 - Thursday, December 2, 2021
Day 1 - Tuesday, November 30, 2021
9:00 |
WORKSHOP AFCPA Boot Camp: A Deep Dive into Key Requirements and the Core Components of an Effective Compliance Program![]() Lillian S. Hardy ![]() Kelly Thorman ![]() Joseph Walker ![]() Shawn M. Wright Expert faculty members will take a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of FCPA compliance toward laying the groundwork for the rest of the conference. Participants will benefit from a solid foundation, smaller-group learning, enhanced Q & A and helpful reference materials for their daily work after the event. Topics will include:
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2:30 |
WORKSHOP BThird Party & Supply Chain Management Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Due Diligence, Monitoring and Risk Management![]() Jill Dailey ![]() Patricia Etzold ![]() Erin Brown Jones At this practical, industry-driven working group, expert speakers will discuss how companies are using a tiered due diligence approach based on the appropriate risk level and type of third party in question. The session will discuss how to re-evaluate your risk ranking approach and manage the costs of a robust program. With evolving risk factors and compliance obligations, don’t miss this worthwhile opportunity to upgrade your best practices. Discover how your approach to managing high stakes risks compares to your peers, and benefit from important takeaways for your work. Ample time will be left for Q & A, so please bring your questions!
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6:00 |
Welcome Back Cocktail & Main Conference Pre-Registration |
Day 2 - Wednesday, December 1, 2021
7:30 |
Welcome Back Breakfast |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
8:45 |
FCPA Year in Review![]() Charles Cain ![]() David Last Moderator:![]() Steven E. Fagell DOJ and SEC Unit Chiefs will discuss key developments over the last twelve months, priorities for the next year, and the changing enforcement landscape.
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9:45 |
Live Audience PollingINTERNATIONAL RISK SERIES
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10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:15 |
Special Interview with Lisa Osofsky, Director, Serious Fraud Office (UK)![]() Lisa Osofsky Interviewed by:![]() Daniel Kahn Special interview with Lisa Osofsky, Director, Serious Fraud Office (UK). |
11:45 |
Live Audience PollingINTERNATIONAL RISK SERIES
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12:45 |
Networking LuncheonMaryland 1-6 Foyer
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2:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS ATrack 1![]() Carl Hahn ![]() John J. Pease III ![]() Tim Zirkel ![]() Darshak Dholakia Moderator:![]() William Jacobson Track 2![]() Jeffrey Lavine ![]() John D. Buretta ![]() Edward (Ted) B. Diskant Moderator:![]() Robert A. Johnston Boardroom![]() Matteson Ellis ![]() Francisco Javier Ramos Track 1: Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Compliance Program: Compliance Lessons and Where Companies Go Wrong*Anonymous Audience Polling This benchmarking session, designed for organizations with diverse size, operational and organizational complexities, and wide-ranging resources will delve into the finer points of how and what to measure for evaluating program effectiveness. Topics will include:
Track 2: AMLA and Anti-Corruption: How the Application of AML Mechanisms to FCPA Prosecutions Affect Your Risk CalculusThis session will unpack the DOJ’s reliance on AML and other statutes to prosecute foreign corruption cases. Expert speakers will also delve into the recent enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) as another mechanism to fight corruption. Topics of discussion will include:
Central America Boardroom SeriesThe Biden Administration has announced two new task forces targeting crime in Central America, amplifying their anti-corruption efforts in the region. The creation of these bodies underscores the risks facing companies operating in the Northern Triangle. Designed as an intimate session, participants will convene with experts in a smaller-group format, allowing for candid, “off the record” discussions related to recent developments in Central America. *Attendance is limited, please reserve your spot early. |
3:00 |
Special AAG Interview![]() Kenneth Polite, Jr. Interviewed by:![]() F. Joseph Warin Special AAG interview. |
3:30 |
Networking Break |
4:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS BTrack 1![]() Cuneyt A. Akay ![]() Brigida Benitez ![]() Iris Bennett ![]() Greg Esslinger ![]() Ruti Smithline Track 2![]() Marcus Asner ![]() Audrey Harris ![]() Brad Mroski ![]() Justin Siegel ![]() Asha Palmer Boardroom![]() Lisa LeCointe-Cephas ![]() Rebecca Rohr ![]() Michael Ward Track 1: The New Face of Enforcement Across Latin America: FBI Task Force and Leading Practitioners Discuss New, Emerging Legal, Compliance and Geopolitical TrendsAs FCPA enforcement intensifies and the Biden Administration heightens its focus on Latin America, this critically important session will address key questions at the forefront, including:
Track 2: The Lesser-Known Takeaways from the Whistleblower Amendments: Lessons from Recent Awards, and Best Practices for Whistleblower ProtectionsThe global pandemic brought many things to a screeching halt – but whistleblower complaints were not one of them. Further, recent legislative developments are anticipated to increase employee whistleblowing-and the need for organizations to strengthen their policies and practices. Points of discussion will include:
China Boardroom SeriesMultinationals are re-assessing their risk in China amid proposed data security protection laws, the Anti-Foreign sanctions law, China-U.S. policy updates, and recent FCPA enforcement actions in the region. Refining your anti-corruption compliance and operational strategy for China is more critical than ever before. Designed to be more intimate, participants will convene with experts in a smaller-group format, allowing for candid, “off the record” discussion related to recent developments in the region, including how companies have adapted their policies to the local context. *Attendance is limited. Please reserve your spot early. |
4:45 |
Networking Break |
5:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CTrack 1![]() Kathryn Atkinson ![]() Ryan Rohlfsen ![]() Claudius Sokenu ![]() Julia Symon Track 2![]() Nicola Bonucci ![]() Sarah Coyne ![]() Kimberly A. Parker Moderator:![]() Peter Burrell Special Industry Groups (SIGs)![]() Joseph M. Azam ![]() Paul C. Harris ![]() Michael K. Lowman ![]() Jennifer H. Saperstein ![]() Matthew Werner Track 1: Strengthening an Ethical Corporate Culture in Uncertain Times: Real-Life Examples of Innovative Practices for Resonating Inside and Out of the OfficeLegal and compliance decision-makers will share their experiences and lessons learned for promoting an ethical corporate culture amid difficult conditions, including the global pandemic, geopolitical shifts, post-M&A integration, enforcement actions, and more. Points of discussion will include:
Track 2: What’s Missing in Your Internal Investigations Program? The Latest Takeaways for In-Person and Remote—and the Unexpected PitfallsCome prepared with your questions as our panel of thought leaders talk candidly about their new day-to-day “normal” in the wake of COVID-19, and outline the pitfalls to avoid, whether in-person or remote.
Special Industry Groups (SIGs)Connect in a smaller-group setting with like-minded individuals from your industry. Expand your network and gain best practices tailored to the realities of your business.
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6:00 |
Welcome Back Networking Cocktail Reception |
Day 3 - Thursday, December 2, 2021
8:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
8:05 |
Live Audience PollingINTERNATIONAL RISK SERIES
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9:05 |
Special Interview with Chief of PNF![]() Jean-François Bohnert Moderator:![]() Laura N. Perkins Special interview with Chief of PNF. |
9:35 |
Networking Break |
10:00 |
Defending Your FCPA Compliance Program to the Agencies: Preparing for a Meeting and What to Expect Amid the Biden Administration’s Intensified Focus on Foreign Corruption![]() Kwame J. Manley ![]() James Koukios ![]() Christopher J. Cestaro Moderator:![]() Sulaksh Shah In June, President Biden directed more than a dozen United States agencies to perform a 200-day interagency review and report back with proposals on how the U.S. government could better combat corruption. In response, this highly anticipated session will navigate how to prepare for meetings with key enforcement agencies and walk government decision-makers through your program. Expert speakers will impart their experiences in demonstrating critical program elements and improvements, and best practices for fostering a constructive working relationship.
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11:00 |
Investigations of Individuals in Real Life: Defense Counsel and Former DOJ Officials Share How Cases are Now Unfolding, and What They Reveal about Liability Risks for Legal and Compliance Professionals![]() Rachel Maimin ![]() Rohan A. Virginkar ![]() Jonathan Lopez ![]() Jason Linder Moderator:![]() William (Widge) Devaney With a flurry of individual investigations anticipated under the Biden Administration, and with the DOJ’s continued focus on holding individuals accountable for FCPA violations, this new session will delve into the changing landscape of risk for legal and compliance executives. Leading practitioners who have represented individuals will discuss new, pressing questions, including:
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12:00 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS DTrack 1![]() Maria Gonzalez Calvet ![]() Hollie Foust ![]() Lynn Haaland ![]() Lorinda Laryea ![]() Veronica Yepez Track 2![]() Robert Dodge ![]() Glenn Pomerantz ![]() Neil T. Smith ![]() Sarah Walters Moderator:![]() Stephen Cohen Track 3![]() Nancy Higgins ![]() Darryl Lew ![]() Dottie Schindlinger ![]() Lewis Zirogiannis Track 1: Ephemeral Communications Quandaries: How Industry is Updating Policies, Procedures and Monitoring – and What Can (and What Can’t) Yield Cooperation CreditWhen the global pandemic forced the workforce to work remotely, the use of ephemeral communication apps soared. This session will outline DOJ’s refinement of its stance on the use of the technology, review decisions from courts evaluating the impact to discovery, and identify best practices for the remote workforce.
Track 2: The Intensifying Enforcement of the FCPA’s Internal Controls Provision: Expanding Interpretation, Strict Liability, and Expectations for Industry*Audience Polling Join this spirited discussion on the nuances and impact of recent cases involving the FCPA’s internal controls provision. Leading practitioners who have worked on some of the most significant matters will share invaluable lessons learned and best practices moving forward. Topics of discussion will include:
Track 3: Winning the Board Over: Interfacing with Boards of Directors in Good Times…and in BadIn today’s ever-evolving compliance landscape, demonstrating your value to C-suite management and the board is the key to effectuating change. This interactive session will offer you best practices for working with the board and management, and the finer points of escalating issues in an effective manner. *Attendance is limited, please reserve your spot early. |
1:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
2:15 |
Special Interview with DOJ & DHS Joint Task Force Alpha: Key Updates on Fighting Corruption in Central and South America![]() Joshua W. DeLay ![]() David M. Fuhr Moderator:![]() Greg D. Andres In June of 2021, AG Merrick Garland announced the establishment of Joint Task Force Alpha, a DOJ and DHS joint endeavor complementing existing anti-corruption efforts, noting that “DOJ will increase its focus on investigations, prosecutions, and asset recoveries relating to corruption.” The announcement underscores the Biden Administration’s commitment to pursuing anticorruption enforcement actions in Central and South America. |
3:00 |
General Counsel Interview![]() Cari Robinson ![]() Jennifer Zachary ![]() Tony West Interviewed by:![]() Steven A. Tyrell You asked, we listened. Hear directly from a panel of general counsel from leading multinationals as they offer perspectives on:
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3:45 |
Networking Break |
4:00 |
Closing Town Hall with DOJ, SEC, and FBI![]() Joseph Beemsterboer ![]() Gurbir Grewal ![]() Patrick Killeen Moderator:![]() Sandra Moser Participants will gain further insights on cross-agency coordination and compliance expectations, along with an extended opportunity for open Q&A with key enforcement officials. We invite you to join us once again to ask your questions and gain more takeaways! Part I: Panel Discussion We encourage you to submit your questions anonymously to: [email protected] |
5:00 |
Conference Concludes |
WORKSHOP A – FCPA Boot Camp: A Deep Dive into Key Requirements and the Core Components of an Effective Compliance Program
*Only available in-person

Lillian S. Hardy
Partner
Hogan Lovells

Kelly Thorman
Director
TDI

Joseph Walker
Partner
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Shawn M. Wright
Partner
Blank Rome LLP
What is it about?
Expert faculty members will take a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of FCPA compliance toward laying the groundwork for the rest of the conference. Participants will benefit from a solid foundation, smaller-group learning, enhanced Q & A and helpful reference materials for their daily work after the event. Topics will include:
- Who is covered by the FCPA
- Foreign Private Issuers (FPI) – who qualifies?
- Foreign subsidiaries, joint venture partners?
- What is the extraterritorial reach of the FCPA?
- What are the implications for employees, executives and board members?
- Key enforcement agencies, their roles and jurisdictions
- A close look at new, heightened risks affecting organizations and their employees:
- Criminal liability
- Civil liability
- Regulatory actions and shareholder suits
- Reputational damage
- Whistleblower complaints
- Debarment
- What it means to “pay, offer or promise to pay, or authorize the payment of anything of value to a foreign official in order to influence any act or decision of the official in order to obtain or retain business”
- Who is a “foreign official” under the FCPA and how to deal with employees of state-owned enterprises
- What does “anything of value” mean?
- Gifts and entertainment
- Travel
- Charitable and political contributions
- What are the exceptions under the FCPA?
- Facilitating payments: limits on “grease”
- Reasonable and bona fide expenditures
- Third party due diligence and monitoring requirements
- Distributors and sub-distributors
- Agents
- Consultants
- Joint venture partners
- Customs agents and brokers
- Books and records requirements: What it means to maintain records that “accurately and fairly” reflect transactions
WORKSHOP B – Third Party & Supply Chain Management Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Due Diligence, Monitoring and Risk Management
*Only available in-person

Jill Dailey
VP and Chief Compliance Officer
Incyte

Patricia Etzold
Partner
Resolution Economics LLC

Erin Brown Jones
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
What is it about?
At this practical, industry-driven working group, expert speakers will discuss how companies are using a tiered due diligence approach based on the appropriate risk level and type of third party in question. The session will discuss how to re-evaluate your risk ranking approach and manage the costs of a robust program.
With evolving risk factors and compliance obligations, don’t miss this worthwhile opportunity to upgrade your best practices. Discover how your approach to managing high stakes risks compares to your peers, and benefit from important takeaways for your work. Ample time will be left for Q & A, so please bring your questions!
- How far you need to go in vetting 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and lower third parties
- How to incorporate effective front-end vetting and screening protocols based on the type of relationship and interests represented by the third party
- Developing a model that stratifies your risk based on third parties — and how to Perform due diligence accordingly
- What you need in a questionnaire for third parties
- Addressing resistance to follow-up questions after an initial questionnaire
- Impact of GDPR on third party due diligence
- How much due diligence is enough: How to know if your approach is truly “risk-based”
- Unique challenges associated with critical types of third parties for your global business
- When and how much due diligence to perform for an ongoing, existing third-party relationship
- Understanding the local business environment, customs and practices
- What to do with information uncovered during the vetting process: How to evaluate red flags
- Making the decision regarding which parties to use/not use: “On the Ground” obstacles to monitoring third party conduct
- Special considerations for exercising audit rights
- When and how much to train third parties