Main Conference Day One

Thursday, September 28, 2023

9:00

Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Audience Ice Breaker

microphone-alt Thai Trower, Head of AML & Sanctions Compliance, Digital Payments, Google

Be sure to arrive on time as we will be introducing the attendees at the beginning to allow additional networking opportunities throughout the conference.

9:30

Keynote Address

10:00

Navigating Ongoing Challenges: Russia and China Sanctions, Increased Export Control Regulation and Global AML Oversight

The past year has been extremely challenging with new regulatory changes, increased enforcement actions and ongoing issues arising from the Russia-Ukraine war and current tensions with China. This practical session will provide tips and guidance on how to stay current and ensure your organization is compliant. This opening session will set the stage for the remainder of the conference sessions.

10:45 Networking Break

11:00

Senior Leaders Roundtable: Real-Life Successes and Challenges of Building and Managing a Cohesive Team

microphone-alt Polly Greenberg, Managing Director, Global Head of Program Management Global Financial Crimes Division, MUFG

Meg Warren, Head of Global Ethics and Financial Crimes Compliance, T. Rowe Price

Jenny O’Donnell, Vice President, Compliance, Comdata, Inc.

• How to know if you are an effective leader or falling short

• Successful approaches to managing and communicating with your team

• Developing and training new and junior employees

• Crafting your management and communication style

• The need for an effective succession plan

1:45

Fireside Chat and Q&A: Compliance, Enforcement and Career Paths in Government

Andrea Gacki Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury

12:30 Networking Luncheon

2:00 SPECIAL INTERVIEW

Beth Davies Deputy Director, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) HM Treasury

How I Overcame My Greatest Challenge: Career (and Life)

Lessons Learned

Melissa Strait, Chief Compliance Officer, Coinbase

2:30

Finding Your Voice: Key Techniques for Communicating Good and Bad News to Senior Leadership

microphone-alt Stephanie Liantonio, Americas Head of Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Financial Crime, Deutsche Bank

Kayce Seifert, Regulatory Counsel, Block, Inc.

• Preparing in advance

• Keeping the message simple and to the point

• How to deliver bad news: Real-life stories and their important lessons

• Watching and calibrating your tone

• Gathering support from other leaders before and during your remarks

• Examples of successful strategies

International Trade & Economic Sanctions: Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals

HANDSHAKE Speed Networking and Business Card Exchange

This extended networking session will allow you to exchange contact details and build on your new contacts when you return to the office. Share and walk away with the tools to continue conversations long after the conference is over.

3:45

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Real-World Takeaways on Working Effectively with International Trade, Anti-Corruption, Fraud Prevention, and Audit Departments

microphone-alt Shannon Barna, Associate Counsel, Trade Compliance, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Tina Shaughnessy, Vice President and General Manager, Global Trade Controls and Strategy Department, Panasonic (WSN Member)

Thai Trower, Head of AML & Sanctions Compliance, Digital Payments, Google

• Importance of strengthening your relationships

• How to create effective communication and synergy

• Navigating cultural and data challenges with your international counterparts

• Creating cross-departmental efficiencies and sharing resources

• Determining when and how to engage other departments upon discovering an actual or suspected issue

4:30

What Keeps You Up at Night? Top 5 New, Emerging AML & Sanctions Risks to Monitor Closely

microphone-alt Lisa Prager, General Counsel and Executive Vice-President, Agricultural Bank of China

Jeannette Chu, Vice President National Security Policy, National Foreign Trade Counsel

Hear from seasoned experts who will share their top concerns and what you should be following for the next six months. This session will cover AML, sanctions, and export controls topics to keep on your radar.

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Continuing Legal Education Credits

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5:15

Networking Reception

6:15 End of Day One

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Main Conference Day Two

Friday, September 29, 2023

8:00

Women in Sanctions Network (WSN) Members Only

Breakfast

8:55

Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

9:00 Keynote Address

Elizabeth Rosenberg, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, U.S. Department of the Treasury

• How to showcase your strengths and demonstrate your leadership

• Tips for moving from being a team member to a team leader

• Considerations for transitioning from private practice, industry or government

11:15

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Leveraging Existing AI, Analytics, Screening and More to Optimize Your Role-and Your Compliance Program

microphone-alt Alexis Abramson, Compliance Manager, FanDuel

• Meeting increased AML beneficial ownership challenges with technology

• Techniques in which artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT are being used in compliance today and what to expect in the future

9:30

Women in Government Roundtable: How The Agencies and Their Female Leaders Work Together Effectively

microphone-alt Felicia Swindells, Associate Director, Policy Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Bridget Van Buren, Chief of Sanctions Compliance Guidance and Outreach, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Hear from Senior Government Officials as they share how the agencies work together on investigations and priorities. They will also share their insights on challenges they have faced as women working in government.

10:15 Networking Break

10:30

Honing Your Skills as a Leader: What It Now Takes to Take Charge in Challenging Times-and Foster Effective Collaboration

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Maureen O’Connor, Assistant General Counsel, Financial Crimes Legal & Antitrust, Wells Fargo

Heather Epstein, Director – Americas Head of Sanctions & ABC, Barclays

Ali Rathod-Papier, Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Brex

• What is the difference between leadership and management and why it is important to know the difference

• Latest sanctions diversion and evasion schemes to be aware of, and leveraging solutions for risk management and prevention

12:00 ETHICS CREDIT check-square

Resolving Real World AML and Sanctions Ethical Dilemmas: Test Your Knowledge with Audience Polling

microphone-alt Beth Beam, Global Head of Sanctions Compliance, Interactive Brokers (WSN Member)

Leslie Kuester, Global Head of Sanctions, Remitly

Work through hypothetical scenarios on some of the most complex, high stakes dilemmas-and compare your approach to your peers via anonymous audience polling. Test your knowledge and know-how, and benefit from invaluable benchmarking with audience members. The session will review the rules of professional responsibility. Plus, receive 1 ethics credit!

1:00 Conference Adjourns

WORKSHOP  2:00–5:00 PM

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