Agenda
Day 1
January 22, 2025
Registration and Refreshments Available

David FuhrChief, FCPA UnitUnited States Department of Justice

Samantha MartinAssistant Regional Director, Division of Enforcement, Fort Worth Regional Office, FCPA UnitU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Kimberly A. ParkerPartnerWilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Your “Crystal Ball” on FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance: Predictions on New Pain Points, Risks and Best Practices

Leigh Anne LeinenHead of Compliance, International | Ethics & ComplianceWoodside Energy

Marianne IbrahimChief Compliance OfficerChampionX

Daniel KahnPartnerDavis, Polk & Wardwell LLP
Extended Networking Break
The DOJ Whistleblower Pilot Program: Where We Are and Where We Are Headed on Reporting and Liability Risks

David A. LastPartnerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Former Chief, FCPA Unit, U.S. Department of Justice

Molly MoeserChief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery SectionU.S. Department of Justice

Julia SymonChief Compliance Officer, Vice President (Legal) KBR
This session will delve into the complexities and expectations surrounding the new DOJ Whistleblower Program.
- Understanding the broader significance of the Whistleblower Rewards Program and consequences for company compliance programs and whistleblower protections
- The interplay of the DOJ and SEC whistleblower programs as well as the potential interplay with requirements in foreign jurisdictions
- Preparing the next phase of the DOJ program: Modifications to whistleblower hotlines, reporting systems, HR policies, trainings, internal controls and more
Taking Stock of AI for Compliance Monitoring: Companies at Various Phases of AI Integration Share Lessons Learned and Unintended Consequences

Samir KaushikPartner Jones Day

Julie Myers WoodChief Executive OfficerGuidepost Solutions

John SardarDeputy Chief Compliance OfficerSempra Infrastructure
This panel will provide insights on how to leverage AI in your internal compliance efforts while mitigating associated risks, ensuring ethical practices, and meeting regulatory standards.
- Creating robust frameworks and developing protocols that emphasize transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI usage
- Mitigating integration risks and related risks such as data privacy issues, bias, and algorithmic accountability when incorporating AI into compliance operations
- Performing thorough risk assessments, comprehensive evaluations and applying effective mitigation strategies
- Identifying the steps to take when data reveals employees and third parties are not diligently following critical policies
- Discover how technology solutions can streamline the due diligence process, providing real-time insights and improving overall efficiency
Networking Luncheon
Case Study
Navigating Compliance Challenges in Mexico: Key Takeaways to Address Elevated Corruption Risk Factors

Gabriella Neal (Contreras)Global Sanctions & ITC CounselHalliburton

Jonathan AdamsPartnerBaker & McKenzie SC
This panel will provide insights on navigating the complexities and heightened risks affecting business operations in Mexico amid a new Administration.
- The evolving landscape of corruption risks in Mexico and the region
- Avoiding the compliance pitfalls posed by local laws, customs and more realities on the ground
- Ensuring your compliance program is designed to mitigate the most pressing local risks
- Tailoring your approach to investigating and addressing actual or suspected corruption
- Navigating cross-border investigations by the U.S. in coordination with various Latin American authorities, and reaching coordinated resolutions
Networking Break
The Evolving Reality of Third Party Due Diligence, Monitoring and Audits: New Challenges Confronted in High Risk Jurisdictions

Andrew BairdCompliance Counsel, WestWood

Doug CohanChief Global Compliance Officer The Friedkin Group

Ryan PatrickPartnerHaynes Boone LLP
- Updating risk assessments of third parties to identify new, emerging risk and compliance issues effectively
- Implementing the newest, advanced due diligence and monitoring techniques
- Overcoming the hurdles to continuous monitoring and audits of third parties
- Addressing pitfalls such as incomplete information, geographic and cultural differences, resource constraints, and more local, “on the ground” challenges

Patrick E. HaysGlobal Compliance DirectorDresser Inc.

Peter V. B. UngerPartnerArentFox Schiff LLP
DOJ Criminal Division Pilot Program on Self-Disclosure – Overcoming the Challenges to Full Cooperation, and Original and Actionable Information Disclosure

Joel M. CohenPartnerWhite & Case LLP

Steve LowensteinLegal Director of Anti-Bribery and CorruptionTechnipFMC
The DOJ’s new self-disclosure pilot program has been designed to increase the effectiveness of voluntary self-disclosures and improve the DOJ’s ability to detect and address corporate criminal conduct.
Building on the previous session, we will discuss:
- Interpreting the “prompt reporting” requirement
- Eligibility criteria for obtaining an NPA or DPA
- Requirements for full cooperation credit: What has and hasn’t been eligible
- Balancing ethical considerations with the desire to avoid prosecution
- The interplay of legal privilege
Day One Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs
Networking Cocktail Reception
Day 2
January 23, 2025
Registration and Refreshments Available
The Newly Discovered Lessons for Ephemeral Messaging: Hits and Misses for Satisfying DOJ Expectations

James PrinceChief Compliance Officer & Vice President – Legal SustainabilityBaker Hughes

George ThomasDirector Legal Services and Compliance Counsel Kent

Sidney BashagoPartnerDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Corinne A. LammersPartnerPaul Hastings LLP
Amid more DOJ announcements, companies may now face criminal obstruction of justice or spoliation charges if they fail to preserve data from ephemeral messaging platforms. This panel will discuss how companies should be managing their business records and correspondence in accordance with DOJ’s latest expectations.
Our panelists will provide practical tips to:
- Assess risks to determine if, how, and with whom employees are using off-network apps for business purposes
- Regularly evaluate and update written policies to govern the usage, maintenance and retention of business records
- Address common obstacles to retaining business records and correspondence effectively
- Implement alternative ways to preserve off-network communications
- Taking a closer look at your organization’s capabilities for meeting DOJ expectations and knowing which questions to ask your IT team
Networking Refreshment Break

Jeffery B. VadenPartnerBracewell LLP

Gerry MoodyPartnerAkin Gump LLP Former Federal Prosecutor and DOJ Criminal Fraud / FCPA Unit Supervisor
The new Foreign Extortion Prevention Act adds a layer of complexity and necessitates a proactive approach to compliance and risk management for companies operating internationally. FEPA makes the solicitation (or “demand side”) of bribes a criminal offense and carries substantial implications for multinationals. This panel will examine:
- How has the international landscape been altered and has there been an increase in prosecutions since the enactment of FEPA?
- How FEPA’s enactment could prompt changes to the DOJ’s reporting requirements and enforcement priorities
- Reassessing your disclosure analysis and anti-corruption risk assessments, policies, and procedures in light of the new law
- Understanding how FEPA can help a company guard against demands for bribes from foreign officials
- Ensuring that employees are sufficiently trained on FEPA’s expanded definition of what constitutes a “foreign official”
- Examining how the new statute could potentially be used to prosecute companies for conspiracy or aiding and abetting bribery
- Preparing for information requests on individual government officials during FEPA investigation
Russia, China, Venezuela, and Iran: How Industry is Rethinking the Growing Convergence of FCPA, Economic Sanctions and Geopolitical Risks

Cristina LundersSenior Counsel Regulatory ComplianceBP

Justin RossVice President, Chief Compliance Officer Sysco

Gavin ProudleyHead of Third Party Risk PropositionDow Jones

William (Bill) StellmachPartnerWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Anticorruption, export controls, and economic sanctions form a critical link in international business compliance. Companies confronting these intersecting regulatory landscapes must adopt an integrated compliance framework that addresses overlapping risks. This panel will delve into critical topics, including:
- Leveraging internal resources to strengthen compliance programs for FCPA, export controls, national security and economic sanctions
- Navigating the effects that heightened sanctions enforcement will have on FCPA enforcement
- Managing the increasing overlap between national security and corporate crime, including money laundering to evade sanctions, terrorist financing, and cybercrime
- U.S. cooperation with international partners in recovering assets associated with foreign corruption, sanctions and money laundering
Networking Luncheon
The Latest Verdict on the DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Policy: Critical Takeaways for Companies, Individuals and Board Members’ Liability Exposure

Claire RajanPartnerSteptoe LLP

Billy JacobsonPartnerJacobson Lopez PLLC
- Strategic considerations for pre-acquisition and post integration planning
- Deciphering when self-disclosure may possibly generate additional exposure for your company
- Understanding whether you qualify under the Safe Harbor policy and the deadlines involved
- How the application of the Safe Harbor Policy has been impacting individuals, board members and target companies
- Assessing how the DOJ might treat target companies if an acquirer walks away from a deal after a disclosure is made
- Best practices for conducting risk-based audits of all acquired or merged entities

Ryan RabalaisChief Compliance OfficerSeadrill

John SardarDeputy Chief Compliance OfficerSempra Infrastructure

Josh WallensteinFounder and Managing Member The Wallenstein Law Group
Putting DOJ and SEC guidelines for gifts, hospitality, and entertainment remains a big challenge as companies continue to navigate the return to in-person dealings.
This session will discuss current best practices for highly sensitive and tricky gift, hospitality, and entertainment dilemmas using real-world examples.
Networking Break

Benjamin HaleyPartnerCovington & Burling LLP

Irene OnapitoSenior Legal CounselSLB
- Adapting compliance strategies to tackle Africa’s unique and heightened corruption risks: A breakdown of key regional and energy industry risks
- Strengthening internal controls, corporate policies and procedures
- Developing a due diligence approach tailored to the diverse risk profiles of third parties
- Evaluating the impact of recent legislative and enforcement developments
- Handling cross-border investigations involving U.S., African, and international regulatory bodies
- Real-world examples of high-stakes situations and effective on-the-ground responses
The Future of ESG in the Energy Sector: U.S. and State-Level Compliance Hurdles, the Energy Transition-and the FCPA Interplay

Teri Cotton SantosChief Compliance OfficerPhillips 66

Mehgan WichukSVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Trillium Flow Technologies

Nate LankfordMember Miller & Chevalier Chartered
- The impact of the U.S. election on SEC enforcement
- Complying with California and other state-level requirements for the “E” and “G”
- The interplay of new EU reporting requirements
- How comprehensive ESG initiatives including third-party due diligence can mitigate potential liabilities and enhance corporate resilience
- Quantifying the financial implications of ESG commitments including strategies for managing risks when ESG goals are not achieved
- How analytics and AI can enable organizations to identify and manage anti-corruption and ESG risks: The lengths and limits
- Key considerations for developing a best-in-class ESG program