CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
2023 CO-CHAIRS:
Nancy Jacobson
Counsel, Global Compliance and Ethics
United Airlines
Marianne Ibrahim
Chief Compliance Officer
ChampionX
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER FACULTY INCLUDES:
Julia Bailey
Chief Compliance Counsel
Maximus
Christopher Cestaro Partner
WilmerHale
Kyle Clark Partner
Baker Botts LLP
Andrew Baird
Senior Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Exterran
William Gordon Partner
King & Spalding LLP
Ryan Patrick Partner
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas (2018-2021)
GOVERNMENT SPEAKERS:
Samantha Martin –
Assistant Regional Director FCPA UnitUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
Nancy Jacobson
Counsel, Global Compliance and Ethics
United Airlines
Steven Gyeszly
Chief Compliance Counsel
Marathon Oil Benjamin Haley Partner
Covington & Burling LLP (South Africa)
Patrick Hays
Global Compliance Director
Dresser Utility Solutions
Ibie Falcusan
Assistant General Counsel, Head of Global Trade and Ethics Compliance Weatherford
Humberto Padilla Gonzalez
Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Brian Hintze
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel
Mexico Pacific Limited
William Jacobson Partner
Allen & Overy
Samir Kaushik Partner
Jones Day
Nate Lankford Member Miller & Chevalier
Sergio Leal Head of Compliance Ericsson
Samantha Hsu Partner
FRA Marianne Ibrahim Chief Compliance Officer
ChampionX
John Lewis Managing Partner
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Flávia Maffei Pavie
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Eve Air Mobility (Brazil)
Ryan Rabalais
VP & Deputy Compliance Officer Newpark
David Rassin
General Counsel, Security, and Chief Compliance Officer SAExploration
Janet Resseguie Senior Manager Operation Compliance Transocean
John Jahangir Sardar Global Head of Compliance AB InBev
Yuet Ming Tham
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Luis Danton Martinez Corres Partner
Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau, S.C.
Martin Weinstein Partner
Willkie Farr & Gallaghar LLP
7:30 Main Conference Registration & Networking
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
DOJ & SEC Update
Gain updates on recent trends and enforcement priorities, including:
• Important takeaways from 2022
• Updated, evolving priorities for the year ahead
• Aftermath of the DOJ’s changes to the corporate criminal enforcement policies
• Key enforcement priorities for 2023
• Updates on compliance program and internal controls requirements
9:30
Taking Your FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance Program to the Next Level: Practical Examples of Upgraded Policies, Processes and Internal Controls for Better Risk Detection and Monitoring
In this session, our compliance experts will talk about the latest and greatest approaches to optimizing compliance amid the DOJ’s evolving enforcement posture and increased SEC enforcement.
Key Takeaways will include:
• Refining your risk profile—and re-assessing the strength of your compliance program
• Identifying patterns of FCPA risk, unique to your industry or jurisdictions where you operate, in order to address vulnerabilities before it’s too late
• Concrete examples of upgraded policies and procedures—and missteps to avoid
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of your compliance program
• Highlighting the major risk areas to hone in your compliance program
• Understanding the Internal Controls at your disposal to ensure a rigorous compliance program
Exterran
Kyle Clark Partner Baker Botts LLP
10:30 Networking Break
• What areas have seen the most attention over the past year—and key takeaways
• What does the future of enforcement look like and best practices for mitigating evolving risk factors
• Examining the increased individual liability risks in the FCPA space and perspectives on the program certification requirement
• Areas ripe for increased future enforcement
Christopher Cestaro Partner
WilmerHale
Ryan Patrick Partner Haynes and Boone, LLP
Moderator: William Jacobson Partner Allen & Overy
11:45
The Newest, Emerging Legal and Compliance Challenges in Latin America: Unexpected, Lesser-Known Takeaways for the Year Ahead
• Key regulatory and enforcement developments across the region—and their impact
• The newest approaches to navigating third party and supply chain risks
• Tailoring your compliance program to the unique realities of each jurisdiction
• Managing the interplay of FCPA with local laws and regulations
• Mitigating heightened risks in Latin America
• What recent developments reveal about the cooperation between U.S. and enforcement authorities in Latin America—and compliance program expectations
• Mitigating criminal and civil liability risks for directors, officers and employees
Flávia Maffei Pavie
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Eve Air Mobility
Humberto Padilla Gonzalez
Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
12:45 Networking Luncheon
2:00
General Counsel Panel
During this session, General Counsel will provide big picture insights on key risks on their radar, and how they are evaluating and prioritizing risks for 2023 and beyond.
• Identifying the FCPA Risks causing the most concern
• Outlook for Areas of Concern Heading into 2023
• How to respond internally when risks arise within your compliance program
• Best practices for maintaining controls to ensure compliance
David Rassin
General Counsel, Security, and Chief Compliance Officer
SAExploration
Brian Hintze
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel Mexico Pacific Limited
Moderator: Martin Weinstein Partner
Willkie Farr & Gallaghar LLP
2:30
The Increased Overlap of Sanctions and FCPA: Big Picture, Strategic Insights for Re-Assessing Your Risk Profile, Business Priorities and Compliance Decision-Making
Amid a rapidly evolving economic sanctions landscape and statement from the DOJ that “sanctions are the new FCPA,” this panel will discuss the intensifying interplay between the FCPA and sanctions—and how industry is re-assessing risk amid new geopolitical and enforcement risks.
• The heightened interplay between corporate crime and national security
• Status of increasing cooperation between domestic and international authorities in the national security, FCPA and anti-corruption contexts
• Special considerations for operating, winding down and exiting Russia: Mitigating sanctions and FCPA risks
• How increased sanctions enforcement will impact your global compliance program
3:15
Afternoon Networking Break
3:30
How Industry is Re-Evaluating and Upgrading Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management: The Newest Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Concrete examples of strengthening third party and supply chain due diligence, and monitoring
• The latest best practices for supply chain management amid new pressures
• How to audit and monitor high risk third parties by sampling transactions and conducting on-site audits
• Establishing systems to monitor third party compliance
• How frequently do you need to need to conduct due diligence on third parties to ensure continued compliance?
• What should (and shouldn’t) be included in training for third parties
• Identifying key constructive data to relay to the board
• What should the Board consider moving forward amid evolving corporate and individual liability risks?
• The impact of the CCO Certification Requirement on Board priorities and concerns
• Evolving liability risks for the Board and Board members—and perspectives on how to mitigate them
• Winning the Board over: Securing buy-in for key initiatives and resources amid an intensifying enforcement environment
Cocktail Reception
Supra
Bloomberg “The Justice Department says it will put more emphasis on whether companies hand over employee digital communications when considering leniency for cooperation, a step designed to yield more evidence against individual bad actors.”JD
“DOJ Raises Stakes on Corporate Compliance Programs –Accountability and Certifications”JD Supra
“Deputy Attorney General Announces to Changes to DOJ’s Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies”Steven Gyeszly Chief Compliance Counsel Marathon Oil John Jahangir Sardar Global Head of Compliance AB InBev William Gordon Partner King & Spalding LLP
In this session, the audience will benefit from examples of data sets to look out for and examples of how companies have leveraged them to strengthen compliance.
• Determining what Data is important to capture and if it is “clean”
• Practical steps for acquiring the right data sets
• Leveraging your data to upgrade compliance and monitoring
• Where companies have gone right (and wrong) in implementing analytics, AI and machine learning
10:00
The Evolving Risks of Operating in Africa: Special Considerations Affecting Your Compliance Strategy
• The impact of the war in Ukraine and Russia sanctions on the energy sector’s business activities in Africa
• Unique considerations impacting the future of the African Energy Sector
• The unique risks that come with Third Party Actors and how to best navigate them with effective due diligence and monitoring practices
• Adapting your compliance program to the “on the ground” realities of doing business
• Navigating local laws, regulations and customs
10:45 Morning Networking Break
11:00
Leveraging Compliance Resources for a Robust ESG Program: Cross-Industry Perspectives on Heightened Risks, Best Practices and Enforcement Risks
• Maximizing compliance systems and teams for ESG purposes
• Assessing the specific ESG risks affecting your organization and prioritizing them
• How to handle reporting on ESG activities to accurately represent your books and records to avoid violations
• Best practices to track ESG effectiveness and how to engage with the board
12:00
Spotlight on Mexico: Strengthening Compliance, Third Party Management and Risk Mitigation Amid a Shifting Landscape
• The best approaches to navigating the use of consultants and third parties
• Designing your compliance program to align with the local context
• Examining the crossover of AML and FCPA in Mexico
• The new, enduring ant-corruption risks in the procurement context
Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau, S.C.
12:45 Networking Luncheon
• A look at the process, methods and channels available and the thought process that goes into moving ahead with a whistleblower complaint
• What are the lesser-known ramifications of Whistleblower actions-for the whistleblower and the company?
• A look into whistleblower protections and the aftermath of a complaint for all parties
• Special considerations for handling whistleblower interviews
2:00 Handling Whistleblower Complaints, Compliance Breakdowns and More Takeaways 2:45
Chief Compliance Counsel Maximus
John Lewis Managing Partner Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Re-Assessing Your Risk Profile and Operations in China: Best Practices for Navigating Increased Geopolitical Tensions and the Interplay of Russia
This session will examine the risks of operating in China and stories about navigating issues to establish a strong compliance regime for the region.
• Examination of China’s internet censorship requires and the impact on compliance programs
• How is China’s new anti-bribery guideline impacting industry compliance programs
• The added challenges posed by the interplay of sanctions
• Highlighting the most vexing compliance dilemmas—and how to resolve them
3:45
The Most Innovative, Effective Employee Compliance Training Techniques: A Rundown of What Now Works-and What Doesn’t
In this session, our panel of experts will share and discuss best practices for ethics and compliance training, which will bolster corporate culture and compliance awareness. To ensure the success of implementing alternative methods of training, it is necessary to:
• Foster and sustain a “see something, say something” culture to ensure that employee concerns and complaints of potential ethical lapses are appropriately handled
• Implementing FCPA controls throughout your compliance program to train, maintain and establish accountability
• Train and educate your employees in FCPA compliance to ensure they adhere to the code of conduct and are prepared to mitigate any risk they encounter
• Understanding what areas employees most often struggle to understand and how to provide further insight to bolster your compliance program
Ibie Falcusan
Assistant General Counsel, Head of Global Trade and Ethics Compliance
Weatherford
Patrick Hays Global Compliance Director
Dresser Utility Solutions
Looking Ahead: Legal and Compliance Decision-Makers Predict Future Pain Points and Roadblocks Ahead
In this closing session, expert faculty members will discuss the issues that they are flagging now before it’s too late. Hear additional insights on what is keeping them up at nights— and ensure that your legal and compliance bases are covered.
• Looking into the future of FCPA and what it means for your compliance program
• Re-assessing risks, resource allocation and risk ranking
• Issues that continue to remain at the forefront
• Determining the areas in which the FCPA space may prove challenging in the future and how to adjust your program to stay ahead of the curve
5:15 Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs | End of Conference
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