2022 Conference Agenda
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Day 1 - Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Day 2 - Thursday, January 27, 2022
Day 1 - Wednesday, January 26, 2022
7:30 |
Registration and Networking |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Daniel Kahn ![]() Marianne Ibrahim Opening remarks from the Co-Chairs. |
8:45 |
DOJ & SEC Update: What’s in Store for 2022?![]() Charles Cain ![]() David Last ![]() Guy Singer 2021 has been a year of unprecedented challenges that will surely have an impact on priorities for this year. DOJ and SEC Unit Chiefs will discuss some of the anticipated changes to the enforcement landscape in 2022, including:
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9:30 |
Live Audience PollingWhere Are We – and Where Are We Headed – Compliance, Due Diligence, Audits and Investigations: How Industry is Dealing with the Knowns, Unknowns, Policy Updates and Protocols![]() Martin J. Weinstein ![]() Daniel Elustondo ![]() John Benson Throughout the pandemic and beyond, effective investigations remain central to a robust FCPA compliance program. FCPA has remained an enforcement priority against the backdrop of COVID, and has been exacerbated by the increased risk posed by massive government spending and the potential for decreased attention to corporate compliance. In this session we will discuss some of the lingering questions that compliance teams have to answer while trying to maintain compliance during and after the pandemic, including:
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10:30 |
Extended Networking Break |
11:00 |
DOJ and SEC Alumni Perspectives: Insights into the Present and Future of FCPA Compliance and Enforcement![]() G. Zachary Terwilliger ![]() Chris Cestaro ![]() Steven Peiken ![]() Sandra Moser Insights into the present and future of FCPA compliance and enforcement. |
12:00 |
Case StudiesData Analytics in Practice: How to Utilize Risk Scoring and Refine Your Internal Policies in Order to Address Red Flags![]() Stephen O’Malley ![]() Ryan Pratt In this session, the audience will gain insight through a series of case study examples and red flag reports that lead to policy reviews and investigations. Key Takeaways:
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12:45 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:45 |
Live Audience PollingCross-Industry Perspectives on Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Compliance Program![]() Mayling Blanco ![]() Matt Miner ![]() Peter Blumberg ![]() Shivani Kaul In this session, our experts from several different industries will examine the particulars and subtleties of how and what to measure for assessing program effectiveness. We will explore key considerations, such as:
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2:45 |
How Industry is Implementing a Big Picture Approach to FCPA Compliance: Concrete Examples of Policies, Processes and Internal Control Upgrades to Better Detect and Monitor Risk![]() Leigh Anne Leinen ![]() Jay Martin ![]() Jeffrey S. Johnston A clear understanding of your FCPA risk profile – including your company’s vulnerabilities, compliance history, and partners – means a reduced risk of incidents, and established control in the event of noncompliance. In this session our compliance experts will walk you through the best ways to take a holistic approach, in order to help you detect and monitor risk – while uncovering current vulnerabilities or past incidents. Key Takeaways:
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3:45 |
Networking Break |
4:15 |
Stories from the Trenches: Legal and Compliance Veterans Speak About How They Have Thrived and Weathered the Good Times… and Bad![]() Sergio Leal ![]() Doug Cohan ![]() James Scroggins ![]() Greg Andres ![]() Shannon Stokes In this session our well-established industry veterans will discuss the paths they have taken throughout their illustrious risk, corruption and compliance careers. This will give the audience and speakers a “boardroom-style” opportunity to discuss:
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5:15 |
Welcome Back Networking Cocktails |
Day 2 - Thursday, January 27, 2022
7:30 |
Registration and Breakfast |
8:25 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Daniel Kahn ![]() Marianne Ibrahim Opening remarks from the Co-Chairs. |
8:30 |
Keynote Address: U.S. Department of Justice Priorities![]() Nicholas McQuaid ![]() Daniel Kahn U.S. Department of Justice priorities. |
9:00 |
Audience PollingAchieving Effective, Data-Driven Compliance and Monitoring: Real-Life Takeaways for Putting Theory into Practice![]() Marianne Ibrahim ![]() Billy Jacobson ![]() Carrie Ashcom Pennington The DOJ updated the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs in June, which emphasized the importance of data access and data analysis in monitoring program effectiveness. This session will walk you through best practices for achieving data-driven compliance and monitoring – with a focus on how to tailor your policies to the contexts of your industry and organization. Key Takeaways:
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10:00 |
Implementing a Robust ESG Program: The Changing Role of ESG and Its Interplay with FCPA![]() Seetha Ramachandran ![]() Steven G. Gyeszly ![]() James Prince While compliance and anti-corruption programs have long been a part of risk analysis and FCPA legislation, an increase in investor and shareholder focus on ESG has further emphasized the link between a robust anti-corruption program and a company’s ESG compliance – because all aspects of an ESG investment can be undermined by instances of bribery and corruption. While most companies acknowledge the positive impact that ESG programs can provide, many of these organizations are constrained by the challenges of implementing a robust and compliant ESG program. Recent and expected shifts in the regulatory landscape make it pertinent to start thinking about how your organization will choose to handle ESG concerns. In this session we will review best practices for successfully bringing ESG into the broader due diligence and compliance process. Key Takeaways:
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11:00 |
Networking Break |
11:15 |
The Art of the Interview: Behavioral Science and Real-Life Takeaways for Interviewing Employees, Whistleblowers and Third Parties In-Person and Remotely![]() Ryan Patrick ![]() Heather Souder Choi ![]() Vernon L. Lewis In this highly anticipated session, our faculty of attorneys and FBI officials will share insights on what to look for and flag when conducting interviews. |
12:00 |
Live Audience PollingLegal and Compliance Professionals Break Out Their Crystal Balls: The Path Forward for Building an Adaptable Compliance Program![]() Peter Blumberg ![]() Ryan Hartman ![]() Karyl Van Tassel The DOJ and SEC make it clear in the Resource Guide that they have no ‘formulaic requirements’ regarding compliance programs and do not expect that ‘one size fits all’. Rather, they have said they will take a pragmatic, common-sense approach to evaluating a company’s compliance program. Because the FCPA risks faced by every company are based upon the nature of its international business operations, which can change over time, each company’s compliance program must be designed to address these specific risks and must be able to adapt and evolve as the company’s operations evolve and change over time. In this session we will collectively discuss the elements needed for an adaptable compliance program, such as:
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1:00 |
Networking Lunch |
2:15 |
Enhancing a Culture of Accountability and Compliance: Utilizing Videos, Apps and other Alternative Methods for Ethics and Compliance Training Programs![]() Justine Lin ![]() Richard Chapman ![]() Eugene Soltes It is abundantly clear that FCPA enforcement is a top priority for regulatory agencies, and due to the difficulties in conducting adequate training for your US and foreign-based workforces, it’s critical to develop, implement and utilize alternative methods of compliance training – including videos and apps that reinforce an organization-wide culture of compliance. In this session our panel of experts will share and discuss the use of videos and apps for ethics and compliance training, which will bolster a culture of compliance. To ensure the success of implementing alternative methods of training, it is necessary to:
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3:00 |
Around the World in 60 Minutes: The Top 10 Key Compliance and Risk Mitigation Strategies for High-Risk Jurisdictions![]() Ibie Falcusan ![]() Matthew Moses ![]() Martine Beamon 2020 witnessed a record level of $2.78 billion in corporate fines and penalties from enforcement of the FCPA by the DOJ and SEC, and those trends have continued in 2021. We also found that there was continued close cooperation by the DOJ and SEC with enforcement authorities in other countries, resulting in billions of additional dollars in fines and penalties by foreign enforcement authorities. As such, there is an urgent need for companies to identify the key risk areas of FCPA exposure they face in their international operations, and to maintain compliance programs that work in practice, not just on paper. Join us in this session as our experts share some of the most high risk categories, third party providers, and jurisdictions to focus on:
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4:00 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs | End of Conference |