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Day 1 - Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Day 2 - Thursday, September 21, 2023
9:00 |
Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
9:05 |
The Heightened DCSA Focus on the “I” in FOCI: New Reporting and More Requirements Affecting DCSA Approvals |
10:15 |
Networking Break |
10:30 |
The Increasing Overlap of FOCI and CFIUS: Evolving Considerations Affecting Filings, Reviews, Mitigation Agreements – and Your Strategy for Managing Concurrent Processes |
11:30 |
C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE PANELBusiness Leaders Discuss the Implications of FOCI on Corporate Goals, Tactics and Priorities |
12:15 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs &, Conference Concludes |
Post-Conference Workshop
The Biggest Pitfalls that Can Derail Your DCSA Filings and Reviews: A Practical, Real-Life Guide from A to Z
Sep 21, 2023 1:30pm – 05:00 PM
Speakers

Adam Munitz
Partner
Fluet

Benjamin J. Cote
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Day 1 - Wednesday, September 20, 2023
8:45 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Curtis H. Chappell ![]() Jill McClune |
9:00 |
Special Remarks: The State of DCSA Expectations and Priorities: Key Updates on the Agency’s Organizational Structure, Filing Timelines and Quality Management PlanModerated by:![]() Daniel B. Pickard ![]() Daniel Valentine
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9:45 |
Mitigating Risks Posed by Foreign and Dual Citizenship of Employees and Others: What Has (and Hasn’t) Yielded DCSA Approval and The Newest Best Practices for Moving Forward![]() Richard Ray Jr. ![]() Scott Boylan
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10:30 |
Networking Break |
10:45 |
AOPsAffiliated Operation Plans in Real Life: The Latest on When and How to Secure Approvals and What Can Trigger DCSA Denials![]() Daniel Valentine ![]() Jennifer Brown ![]() Robert A. Friedman
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11:45 |
Case StudiesUsing Proxy and Voting Trust Agreements Instead of SCAs and SSAs: The Newest, Lessor Known Considerations, Timelines and Processes![]() Stefan Lopatkiewicz ![]() Tessa Capeloto
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12:45 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
2:00 |
Outside Directors and Proxy Holders: Their Evolving Role, Meeting DCSA Expectations and Rising Mitigation Challenges![]() Tom Dale ![]() Eric Robert “Ric” Helthall ![]() John C. Rood
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3:00 |
Mitigation Agreements, NIDs and Minority Investors: When DCSA Requires More Mitigation and Overcoming Implementation Hurdles![]() Norman E. Pashoian ![]() Mick Tuesley
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3:45 |
Networking Break |
4:00 |
Case StudyBehind the Scenes of DCSA Reviews and Timelines: An Overview of What Can Exacerbate Delays, Trigger Rejections — and How to Avoid Them![]() Curtis H. Chappell ![]() Joshua F. Gruenspecht
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4:30 |
Smaller-Group RoundtablesMitigation and Cybersecurity: ECPs, TCPs and More New Security Requirements![]() Dennis D. Kallelis ![]() Maria Keady Topics will include:
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5:30 |
Conference Adjourns |
Day 2 - Thursday, September 21, 2023
9:00 |
Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Curtis H. Chappell ![]() Jill McClune |
9:05 |
The Heightened DCSA Focus on the “I” in FOCI: New Reporting and More Requirements Affecting DCSA Approvals![]() Michelle D. Hertz ![]() Angeline Chen ![]() Andrew McAllister
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10:15 |
Networking Break |
10:30 |
The Increasing Overlap of FOCI and CFIUS: Evolving Considerations Affecting Filings, Reviews, Mitigation Agreements – and Your Strategy for Managing Concurrent Processes![]() Jill McClune ![]() Jim Slear ![]() Olga Torres
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11:30 |
C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE PANELBusiness Leaders Discuss the Implications of FOCI on Corporate Goals, Tactics and PrioritiesModerated by:![]() Chris Griner ![]() Pete Dordal ![]() Robert Geckle ![]() John C. Rood
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12:15 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs &, Conference Concludes |
The Biggest Pitfalls that Can Derail Your DCSA Filings and Reviews: A Practical, Real-Life Guide from A to Z

Adam Munitz
Partner
Fluet

Benjamin J. Cote
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
What is it about?
Building on the main conference discussions, we will focus on the crucial requirements, potential roadblocks, and best practices for expediting filings and reviews- and strategies for minimizing delays or the need to start all over again.
Distinct from other workshops, the discussion will focus specifically on real-world takeaways and actionable solutions for your work after the event. Benefit from truly interactive learning through sample DCSA filings, hypothetical scenarios and writing examples, benchmarking, and more. Plus, benefit from speaker-prepared reference materials that you can utilize after the conference.
Topics will include:
- A step-by-step guide to DSCA requirements and expectations for the filing process
- What to include in your filings and common omissions that can trigger delays or rejections
- Anticipated timeframes and factors impacting delays
- Key approaches to mitigate and manage affiliated operations
- Developing internal steps to ensure you are properly mitigating potential risks
- Pinpointing causes of potential delays in the process