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April 25, 2022 | Washington Plaza Hotel | Washington, D.C.
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2nd National Forum on
TEAM TELECOM CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS: During this half-day conference, current and former government officials will address the most pressing developments affecting transaction filings and outcomes: » How the Committee is Evaluating Threats and Securing the Supply Chain with a Critical Focus on Information Communication Technology and Services (ICTS) » How Companies are Being Vetted Under Sensitive Personal Data Protection and Cyber Security Criteria Under Section 310(b) of the Communications Act » What is Now Expected for Filing Application Submissions with the FCC » Key Changes to Team Telecom Compliance and Enforcement — and the Impact Moving Forward
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Amy Strauss Senior Director, Private Sector Office (PSO) U.S. Department of Homeland Security David Plotinsky Partner Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Former Acting Chief, Foreign Investment Review Section, National Security Division U.S. Department of Justice
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“ I thought the presentation [conference] was excellent and covered the right amount of material at the right amount of detail.” “ The overall experience was professional and well-run.” “ The topic is of course timely for anyone practicing in this area and I really appreciate that ACI expanded the Team Telecom session into a standalone event.”
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY INCLUDES Amy Strauss Senior Director, Private Sector Office (PSO) U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Matthew G. Olsen Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division U.S. Department of Justice
David Plotinsky Partner Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Former Acting Chief of the Foreign Investment Review Section, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Jill Sandford Chief Legal Officer FirstLight Fiber
John M. Beahn Partner Shearman & Sterling Devin A. DeBacker Chief, Foreign Investment Review Section, National Security Division U.S. Department of Justice Eric S. Johnson Deputy Chief, Compliance and Enforcement National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Section U.S. Department of Justice Lee G. Licata Director for Supply Chain and Technology Security Office of the National Cyber Director
Jake Seaboch Team Lead, Team Telecom U.S. Department of Defense Janine Slade Special Counsel Covington & Burling LLP Former Deputy Director of Foreign Investment Risk Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Richard C. Sofield Partner, National Security Reviews (CFIUS), Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Vinson & Elkins LLP Former Director of the Foreign Investment Review Staff for the National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Brian D. Weimer Partner Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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APRIL 25, 2022 | AGENDA 1:00
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Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
How Companies are Being Vetted for Sensitive Personal Data Protection and Cyber Security Microphone Amy Strauss, Senior Director, Private Sector Office (PSO), Issues When Providing Certain Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Applying Under Sec. 310(b) of the David Plotinsky, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Communications Act Former Acting Chief of the Foreign Investment Review Section, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Microphone Devin A. DeBacker, Chief, Foreign Investment Review Section, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice
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Jake Seaboch, Team Lead, Team Telecom, U.S. Department of Defense
Keynote Address Microphone Matthew G. Olsen, Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice 1:45
How the Committee is Evaluating Threats and Securing the Supply Chain with a Critical Focus on Information Communication Technology and Services (ICTS) Microphone Lee G. Licata, Director for Supply Chain and Technology Security, Office of the National Cyber Director Janine Slade, Special Counsel, Covington & Burling LLP, Former Deputy Director of Foreign Investment Risk Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Richard C. Sofield, Partner, National Security Reviews (CFIUS), Export Controls & Economic Sanctions, Vinson & Elkins Chatham House Rules apply. This session will not be recorded. • Examining how recent developments in team telecom are address ongoing data security concerns • Next steps for securing supply chain • Evaluating risk assessments for sensitive data traversing the cable and when it exits the cable • Examining commitments to diversify global network architecture: Addressing concerns about jurisdictions under foreign adversaries’ control becoming hubs for U.S. international communications and data traffic connections • Approach to subsea cables connecting US-China and/or involving Chinese ownership • What needs to be disclosed from equipment to personal data
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Chatham House Rules apply. This session will not be recorded. • Determining which parties have access to information • The foreign ownership and control thresholds that trigger a review by the new Team Telecom committee • Emerging efforts to mitigate sensitive personal data related to broadcast licenses • Developing requirements that license-holders negotiate security terms with vendors • Making a declaratory ruling for foreign ownership in a common carrier wireless or common carrier earth station licensee 3:15
Networking Coffee Break
3:45
What is Now Expected for Filing Application Submissions with the FCC Microphone Jill Sandford, Chief Legal Officer, FirstLight Fiber Brian D. Weimer, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP The FCC’s Second Report and Order outlines a set of standardized national security and law enforcement questions for parties whose applications will be referred to the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunication Services Sector.
• Delving into the Standard Question criteria » Corporate structure and shareholder information » Relationships with foreign entities » Financial condition and circumstances » Compliance with applicable laws and regulations » Business and operational information, including services to be provided and network infrastructure • Common misconceptions about the new Team Telecom structure, timelines, scope of authority/jurisdiction and review process • Examining the broad impact on investors and regulated entities 4:30
How Team Telecom Compliance and Enforcement Have Changed as a Result of EO 13913 – and the Practical Impact Microphone John M. Beahn, Partner, Shearman & Sterling Eric S. Johnson, Deputy Chief, Compliance and Enforcement National Security Division, Foreign Investment Review Section, U.S. Department of Justice • Examining Team Telecom’s increased scrutiny of parties’ compliance with the terms of mitigation agreements • Analyzing increased oversight and penalties for non-compliance • Under which circumstances can the new Committee review already existing FCC licenses to identify new risks to national security or law enforcement interests • When the Committee can direct the FCC to modify existing licenses or revoke them completely • Exploring how Team Telecom member agencies are working independently to enforce agreement terms • How third-party monitors are being used in the post-deal oversight process • Comparing and contrasting the Team Telecom compliance and enforcement processes with CFIUS 5:15
Closing Comments from the Co-Chairs
During this session, hear expert insights on key issues, including: • Satisfying the requirements of two simultaneous filing processes when answering the Standard Questions and filing submissions or applications
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CFIUS is reviewing more inbound foreign investments than ever before—leading to an increasingly complex landscape affecting transaction filings and outcomes. With so much on the line, don’t miss out on ACI's 8th National Conference on CFIUS from April 26–27, 2022, in Washington, DC. Hear from DHS, DOJ, DOC, DOD and more from government, industry and leading firms.
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