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5.12.26
ABA's International Law Section's 2026 Annual Conference
Wilson Sonsini litigation partner Tarek J. Helou will speak at the American Bar Association International Law Section’s 2026 Annual Conference, on May 12–14 in Washington, D.C. This conference brings together 600+ lawyers from five continents for high-level programs on cross-border legal and business developments, with a particular focus on enforcement, compliance, and the rule of law.
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5.07.25
ACI’s 20th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry
Wilson Sonsini Litigation partner Tarek Helou will co-present “Managing the Risks of Government-Run Healthcare Systems: Mitigating Global Corruption and More Potential Exposure in Drug and Device Research, Testing and Approvals in Foreign Jurisdictions” on Thursday, May 8 at 3 p.m. EST at American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 20th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry event. Topics include:
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4.09.25
PLI’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2025
Wilson Sonsini Litigation partner Tarek Helou will serve on a panel titled “President Trump’s Executive Order on the FCPA, the Attorney General’s February 5th Memo, and What May Happen Next” at PLI’s The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2025 program. The session, taking place at 9:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, April 9, will cover:
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3.19.25
ACI’s Complimentary Webinar - Life Sciences in China Series
The American Conference Institute hosted a complimentary webinar titled “Pharma, Medical Device and Biotech Companies Discuss New Compliance Risks Amid Geopolitical Tensions” as part of its Life Sciences in China Series on Wednesday, March 19. The webinar addressed the new risk and compliance dilemmas confronting life sciences companies operating in China. The speakers, including Wilson Sonsini Litigation partner Tarek Helou, delved into the industry-specific issues at the forefront, the Trump administration’s priorities, and the next phase of legal and regulatory complexities and how to prepare.
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5.23.24
Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024
Securities Enforcement Forum West brings together hundreds of current and former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white-collar attorneys, in-house counsel and compliance executives, and other top professionals in the field. This year’s conference will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and will also be available for attendees to view live online.
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4.10.24
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2024
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) is at the top of most companies’ key risk areas. The DOJ and SEC are committed to investigating violations and charging both companies and individuals. As more countries and international organizations ramp up their anti-corruption enforcement, the need for effective anti-corruption programs grows. This program, taught by a faculty of leading practitioners, in-house counsel, and government officials, will give you the knowledge and tools you need to spot the issues early, develop workable risk management processes, plan and manage investigations, and implement effective compliance programs.
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12.14.23
Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA): Anti-Corruption Day of Learning
In 2003, the U.N. Assembly designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day to raise awareness about corruption. Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the Virginia Society of CPAs in hosting its second annual virtual Anti-Corruption Day of Learning. The conference includes five separate hour long sessions on an array of relevant anti-corruption topics, including enforcement updates, the use of data analytics in anti-corruption compliance, and lessons learned from recent cases. The speakers include an array of leading practitioners, in-house counsel, and representatives from the SEC and DOJ.
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10.25.23
Securities Enforcement Forum 2023
Securities Enforcement Forum 2023 is a unique, one-day conference that brings together hundreds of current and former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white-collar attorneys, in-house counsel and compliance executives, and other top professionals in the field. This year’s conference will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., and will also be available for attendees to view live online.
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6.14.23
ACI’s 13th West Coast Forum - FCPA Enforcement and Compliance
Ben Crosson will serve as a panelist for “Ephemeral Messaging Think Tank: Companies and Financial Institutions Share the Latest Best Practices and Lessons Learned,” on Thursday, June 15 at 9:00 am PT. The discussion will include an examination of DOJ’s renewed attention and updated guidance surrounding ephemeral messaging and implementing robust oversight safeguards to lessen regulatory scrutiny, including penalties for non-compliance.
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5.23.23
Securities Enforcement Forum West 2023
Securities Enforcement Forum West is a unique, one-day conference that brings together hundreds of current and former senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white-collar attorneys, in-house counsel and compliance executives, and other top professionals in the field. This year’s conference will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Four Seasons San Francisco, and will also be available for attendees to view live online. 7+ hours of CLE credit are available to attendees (pending).
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5.10.23
ACI’s FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry
Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor for the American Conference Institute’s 18th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption program on May 10-11, 2023 for legal and compliance professionals from pharmaceutical, medical device, CRO, and biotechnology companies at the Martinique New York Broadway.