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Learn MoreStep into a space built for women who lead, influence, and elevate the future of AML and sanctions. This conference combines substantive, expert-driven discussions with career-enhancing professional development, recognizing that both are essential to long-term success.
Across 1.5 days, dive into high-impact topics shaping the regulatory landscape, from emerging financial-crime threats to the evolving expectations of global enforcers. You will not only walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your AML and sanctions compliance program, but you will also gain something just as valuable: a clearer, stronger path for your own professional growth.
Breakout groups will offer the chance to join intimate, small-group conversations where real connections form and real insights surface. Whether you’re exploring leadership strategies, navigating career transitions, or expanding your professional network, you’ll be surrounded by peers who understand the challenges—and the opportunities—of being a woman in this field.
You’ll leave with renewed energy, concrete strategies to bring back to the office, and a network of women who will continue to inspire and support your success long after the conference ends.
Please Note: While the event is hosted at the DC Bar Association offices, this is not a DC Bar Association event. Attendance is open to all professionals regardless of membership status or legal background.
Conference Co-Chairs
Katherine Ford
Global Head of Financial Crime Risk
NubankFormer Associate Director, Strategic Operations, FinCEN
Kayce Seifert
General Counsel
Mercury Bank (In Organization)
Featured Speakers
Deborah Overdeput
Chief Operating Officer
Innovative Systems/ FinScan
Author of “Walk Away: Step Out to Step Up”
Megan Bartley
Chief Counsel
U.S. Senate, Foreign Relations Committee
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Expand Your Network and Accelerate Your Professional Growth. Share Experiences and Practical Takeaways on Critical Issues, Including:
Sanctions Fragmentation in Focus: Managing Divergence Across EU, UK and U.S. Regimes
How Generational Shifts Are Reshaping the Workplace and Adapting Leadership Styles for the Next Generation of Professionals
Regulatory and Enforcement Risks: What to Expect in the Coming Year—and How to Prepare
Building Influence and Driving Impact in Matrixed Organizations
Artificial Intelligence: How Companies Can Leverage the Latest Technologies to Build Agile, Effective & Responsible Compliance Programs
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For In-House Legal and Compliance
Professionals Looking to Expand Their Network
The Women in Sanctions Network (WSN) is a global community of like-minded women, and those who support women, working in economic sanctions. WSN is committed to promoting diversity across the profession, creating worthwhile networking and educational programs, and updating members on employment and advancement opportunities.
“It was very empowering.”
“I thought the conference presented a great mix of career development and substantive sessions.”
“Thank you, ACI and Rachel, for helming one of the most informative and collaborative conferences I’ve been to in a long time. The speakers were amazing—so knowledgeable, relatable, and inspiring—and the venue was really unique. It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces and former colleagues and make new connections. My team and I brought back valuable insights for our team members that couldn’t join us. Looking forward to next year’s event!”
Sponsors & Partners
Sponsor Opportunities
With conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, the C5 Group of Companies: American Conference Institute, the Canadian Institute, and C5 Group, provides a diverse portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to challenges around the world.
For more information please contact:
Danny Maksad
Business Development Manager
Phone: 201-282-7274
Email: [email protected]