Sunday, September 15

  • 08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
    Breakout Session 1
    #P05
    P5: Advanced Conflict of Interest Risk & Disclosure Process Monica Reinmiller, Corporate Counsel, Legal Affairs & Compliance , T-Mobile Michael Volkov, CEO, Volkov Law Group LLC
    • Identify heightened Conflict of Interest risks with public company Board service, Anti-trust and trade secret risks
    • Develop a sustainable and ongoing review of high risk conflict disclosures
    • Discuss Conflict of Interest best practices and guidance
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  • 08:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    Pre Conference Morning Session
  • 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    Networking Break Sunday
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    #P13
    P13: The Happy Marriage between Legal and Compliance Donna Boehme, Principal, Compliance Strategists LLC Patrick Gnazzo, Principal, Better Business Practices Judith Nocito, Senior Advisor, Compliance Strategists
    • Join experts with "in the trenches" CCO experience in an engaging discussion of the respective roles and responsibilities for Compliance and Legal in your compliance program. The Partnership between these two functions should be strong and clearly defined
    • Discussion will include: The evolution away from Compliance as a captive arm of Legal, How a strong partnership can support the mandates of both functions, and Mapping out the respective responsibilities and roles of the two sister functions.
    • This unique and dynamic session is intended to clarify an area of much uncertainty and controversy over the past decade, and point the way to more productive working relationships. Bring your questions with you!
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  • 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
    Sunday Lunch (On Your Own). Braindates Time Need Ideas for lunch? Check in with the registration desk to find where to go to grab a quick bite or to mingle with old friends or new peers.
  • 01:00 PM - 04:45 PM
    Pre Conference Afternoon Session
  • 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    #P21
    P21: Top 5 Compliance Risks when Contracting with the Federal Government Erica Geibel, Corporate Legal Counsel, Ethics and Investigations, Perspecta Stephen Knight, Partner, Smith Pachter McWhorter, PLC
    • The federal government is unlike any other customer that a company can have, imposing complex compliance requirements on contractors.
    • This discussion will focus on the major government contracting compliance challenges and how to address those challenges preemptively.
    • The presenters will provide an overview of the significance of doing business on federal government money; the five greatest compliance risks affecting contractors; and a summary of significant legislative and regulatory developments in those areas.
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  • 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
    Networking Break
  • 03:15 PM - 04:45 PM
    Breakout Session 4
    #P29
    P29: Navigating the Minefield: Complying with a Patchwork of Lobbying and Ethics Laws Mitchell Pawluk, Partner, Harris Beach PLLC Joan Sullivan, Partner, Harris Beach
    • When does meeting or communicating with government officials constitute reportable "lobbying"? And do I or my organization have to register as a "lobbyist"? Find out answers to these questions and how to best protect your organization.
    • You're telling me lunch with a public official can be an illegal gift? What about attendance at a charitable event? When "that's how business is done" is no longer how business can be done. Learn more about the impact of government ethics laws.
    • How to navigate the minefield that is the patchwork of federal, state, and local lobbying and ethics laws, and incorporate best practices in your organization.
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  • 04:45 PM - 06:30 PM
    Opening Reception (Exhibit Hall). Braindates Time

Monday, September 16

  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
    Continental Breakfast, Exhibitor Networking and Braindates Time
  • 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
    Opening Remarks and Awards Presentation
  • 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM
    Keynote Address: From Crisis to an Electric Future: Inside the Cultural Transformation of One of the Largest Companies in the World Kurt Michels, Chief Compliance Officer, Volkswagen Group -Starting a transformation in the aftermath of a crisis
    -Behind the scenes of Volkswagen’s cultural transformation: the strategies that drove the turnaround
    -Using a crisis to implement change: Lessons learned for compliance professionals
  • 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
    Networking Break with Exhibitors
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakout Session 1
    #105
    105: Organizational Sentencing Guidelines Confidential: Does Chapter Eight Still Matter to Compliance and Ethics? And if So, Why? Eric Morehead, Principal Consultant, Morehead Compliance Consulting Kathleen Grilli, General Counsel, US Sentencing Commission

    -The US Sentencing Guideline apply to all organizations, and apply regardless of industry, governing structure, size or mission. They are universal and yet have evolved over the years in interesting directions we will discuss. - We will discuss the Guideline's impact on newer regulatory guidance and best practices from peer organizations. We will discuss how re-focusing on the sometimes overlooked and misunderstood parts of Chapter Eight can improve a compliance program. - We will also gaze into our crystal ball to see what might be in store for Chapter Eight in the future and we will take a look at Sentencing Commission data on how the guidelines are applied to organizations currently and how compliance is addressed.
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  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Networking Break
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    #205
    205: Responding to Data Subject Requests Robert Bond, Partner & Notary Public, Bristows LLP
    • Overview of data subject rights under EU and other laws. Rights to object, to request access, to erasure and to portability
    • Using case studies to give practical advice on how best to prepare for such requests and how to manage expectations given that such requests are not always absolute
    • Developing policies and procedures to meet compliance obligations and the expectations of data subjects as well as what happens when the regulator gets involved
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  • 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
    Networking Lunch & Braindates Time
  • 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
    Dessert and Networking Break with Exhibitors
  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    #305
    305: Avoid a Compliance Hangover: Maintain Momentum in Your Compliance Program After the Regulators Have Left Gregory Bates, Counsel, Miller & Chevalier Richard Davies, VP, Legal & Compliance, Avon
    • Provide practical tactics to resist calls from management and the board of directors to undo compliance enhancements after settlements with regulators and external monitors
    • Address your organization's realities, such as compliance fatigue at a sensitive time, while maintaining an effective program and demonstrating the program's value to stakeholders
    • Learn to identify and protect what's important, prudently adjust to changing realities, and be a good corporate teammate while shielding your company from recidivism
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  • 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
    Networking Break
  • 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
    Keynote Address: Investigations and Integrity in the Spotlight Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, United States Department of Justice -Keeping your investigation focused while in the spotlight
    -How to find the relevant facts and avoid distractions
    -Writing a report that provides a true conclusion to the investigation and protects the integrity of your office
  • 04:15 PM - 06:00 PM
    Networking Reception & Braindates Time Mingle with your peers and network with the exhibitors over some delicious appetizers after your long day of learning.

Tuesday, September 17

  • 07:00 AM - 08:15 AM
    Continental Breakfast, Exhibitor Networking & Braindates Time
  • 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM
    Keynote Address: The Odebrecht Transformation - A Recovery from Compliance Scandal Olga Pontes, Chief Compliance Officer, Odebrecht Odebrecht was central to the Operation Car Wash corruption scandal that began with the arrest in 2015 of the company’s former CEO. Since 2016, Odebrecht has been on a journey of cooperation and transformation, resulting in renewed respect for a company that had lost much of it. In this in-depth interview, hear directly from Odebrecht’s Chief Compliance Officer as she discusses:
    -Dealing with the initial shock and crisis
    -Developing a transformation plan
    -Implementing a new and world-class compliance function
  • 08:15 AM - 09:30 AM
    Opening Remarks and Awards Presentation
  • 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
    Networking Break
  • 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
    Breakout Session 1
    #405
    405: Compliance by Contract - Drafting and Negotiating Terms for Peer-to-Peer Compliance Jason Meyer, President, LeadGood, LLC Amy McDougal, President, CLEAResources, LLC
    • When you negotiate a commercial contract that includes terms about compliance -- whether with customers, contractors, vendors or suppliers -- the right terms can boost your own C&E program, and the wrong terms can undermine it.
    • From "Quality Agreements" to extensive "reps and warranties" to auditing and indemnification clauses, current trends in commercial contracts mean that transactional lawyers and compliance leaders must be effective partners.
    • We'll share our experiences, exchange pitfalls and engage in facilitated exercises. The goal: getting better at closing good deals that support great compliance programs
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  • 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
    Networking Break with Exhibitors
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    #505
    505: DOJ’s Guidance on Compliance Steven Gyeszly, Chief Compliance Counsel, Marathon Oil Corporation William Jacobson, Partner, Orrick

    -What new ground is covered by the new, enhanced DOJ compliance guidance -How the DOJ is utilizing the guidance -How companies are and should be utilizing the new guidance
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  • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
    Networking Lunch, Dessert and Last Chance to Visit with Exhibitors This is also a great time to network using the Braindates platform!
  • 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    #605
    605: Antitrust & HR Compliance Justin Hedge, Counsel, Antitrust, Arnold & Porter
    • Federal and state antitrust enforcers have increased attention on hiring practices.
    • DOJ & FTC published new antitrust guidelines for HR professionals and since then, investigations have continued with a number resulting in enforcement actions.
    • Join us as we discuss recent developments in this area.
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  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    DG06: AMP IT UP: Move Your Compliance Program from Good to Great Jacki Cheslow, Director, Business Ethics & Comp, Avis Budget Group - Now that the building blocks for a good compliance program - policies, training, assessments, remediation, and more - are in place, what more is needed to move your program from good to great?
    - This session is designed to be a fun and interactive open discussion among peers. The goal is to get and keep your creative juices flowing and help you to identify best practices and strategies for elevating your program to the next level.
    - Join us as we tap into the wisdom of the crowd rather than rely on a "sage on the stage".
  • 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    Networking Break
  • 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Breakout Session 4
    #705
    705: Leverage Legal Developments to Advance Your Program Rebecca Walker, Partner, Kaplan & Walker LLP
    • Review recent developments in U.S. and other law related to compliance and ethics, including case law, deferred prosecution agreements and government pronouncements
    • Examine the impact of recent legal developments on C&E program design and implementation
    • Consider strategies for using C&E legal developments to enhance your program
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  • 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
    Networking Break
  • 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
    Keynote Address: The Limits of Trust