September 14-17, 2008 Chicago, Illinois
 

Morning Pre Conference

Sunday, September 14th


P1 Compliance 101 | Debbie Troklus, Sheryl Vacca

Learn methods for implementing and managing compliance programs. Designed for participants with a basic knowledge of compliance concepts and some professional experience in a compliance function, this session will provide practical applications and strategies and include: An in-• depth look into the seven elements of an effective compliance program

  • “How to’s” of designing and implementing an ethics and compliance program from the ground up
  • A suggested governance structure and program frame-work
  • Project and program management techniques, systems, tools, etc.
  • Monitoring and follow-up techniques

Document 1

P2 Risk Assessments |Kathleen Collins, Rebecca Walker, Sara Liftman

Document 1

P3 Managing FCPA Issues in Global Organizations/Due Diligence | Adam Turteltaub, Michael Horowitz, Marjorie Doyle, Stacey Luck, SanDee Priser

  • What the DOJ expects in terms of cooperation once an FCPA violation is discovered
  • What companies can do to mitigate the damage after an FCPA violation is disclosed
  • How to perform due diligence and strengthen proactive efforts to prevent wrongdoing
  • How to effectively investigate potential violations and to revise ethics and compliance programs in light of a discovered violation

Document 1

P4 Measuring Program Effectiveness – What Works and What Doesn’t | Edward Petry, Ronald James, James Weber

  • Awareness of problem with some in‑house surveys
  • Articulation of solutions
  • Awareness of the need to supplement surveys with other assessment tools
  • Discussion of alternatives and possible improvements

Document 1, Document 2, Document 3

P5 Compliance Programs for Government and Municipalities | Cheryl Wagonhurst, Colleen Waring, Anthony Boswell

  • What are the basic elements of a municipal compliance program?
  • How to start a compliance and ethics program in local government
  • How to sell the elected and appointed officials on the benefits of a strong ethical culture
  • Examples of different sized cities’ programs

Document 1


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