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6.10.26
European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions
As sanctions regimes continue to evolve in scope, speed, and enforcement, compliance and legal leaders face increasing pressure to anticipate risk and respond with precision. This year’s European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions delivers timely regulatory insights, real-world enforcement perspectives, and forward-looking strategies from senior government officials, regulators, and industry leaders. Through industry-led discussions and high-value peer exchange, attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen compliance frameworks, manage exposure, and stay ahead of emerging global risks.
WSGR Events
2.19.26
Navigating National Security Risks in Life Sciences
As geopolitical concerns create hurdles for cross-border collaboration in biotechnology and life sciences, maintaining visibility into evolving national security and trade requirements is critical for effective global partnering. Wilson Sonsini’s National Security and Trade team invites you to join a webinar exploring recent national security and trade law developments affecting life sciences companies, including how companies are navigating the resulting challenges.
Speaking Engagements
1.27.26
ACI’s Virtual Passport to Proficiency on U.S. Customs Compliance
On January 27, 2026, Wilson Sonsini partner-elect Jahna Hartwig will be speaking at American Conference Institute’s Virtual Passport to Proficiency on U.S. Customs Compliance. Alongside Kelly Herman, Corporate Counsel at nVent, Jahna will lead the session, Strengthening Your Customs Compliance Program and Audit Readiness—and What to Do When Things Go Wrong. They will discuss how to evaluate customs compliance programs, considerations for tailoring a compliance program to a company, and how to manage U.S. Customs and Border Protection inquiries. An immersive, intermediate-level masterclass on compliance, tariff mitigation, and audit readiness, ACI’s Passport to Proficiency on U.S. Customs Compliance brings together customs compliance professionals, brokers, in-house counsel, and outside counsel to discuss best practices for navigating key issues in the industry. To learn more, visit their website.
Affiliated Programs
11.13.25
15th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions
The firm is proud to sponsor the 15th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions, a conference that unites top government, legal, and industry experts to deliver practical insights on today’s most urgent global sanctions challenges. Join us to engage in strategic dialogue, professional development, and valuable business connections.
Speaking Engagements
10.27.25
2025 Society for International Affairs Fall Advanced Conference
Wilson Sonsini senior counsel Waqas Shahid will join panelists for the discussion, "Implement AI in Your Trade Compliance Program," where they will explore how companies are integrating AI in trade compliance processes and tools. Panelists will delve into experiences and best practices for working with internal and external partners in the rapidly changing field of trade compliance powered by AI during the 2025 Society for International Affairs Fall Advanced Conference. For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
Speaking Engagements
8.11.25
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week 2025
From August 11–14, 2025, Wilson Sonsini partner Stephen Heifetz will participate in the Helsinki Geoeconomics Week, hosted by the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society. On August 11, Stephen will speak on the panel “Capital Under Siege: Geopolitical Filters and Retaliatory Investment Risk.” On August 12, he will join the session “Economic Lawfare: How States Use Law as a Weapon of Advantage.” The annual Helsinki Geoeconomics Week is attended by global policymakers, corporate strategists, financial experts, and academics, who focus on bridging the gap between theory and practice in geoeconomics. For more information about the event, you can visit the event website.
Speaking Engagements
4.03.25
FCBA's Sixth Annual Women's Summit
On April 3rd, Wilson Sonsini associate Sophie Galleher joins the Federal Communications Bar Association's (FCBA) Sixth Annual Women's Summit to moderate a panel on spectrum management techniques. Learn more about the FCBA Women's Summit and agenda details.
Affiliated Programs
2.02.25
Examining The New Federalism in Technology Policy
On February 2-3, 2025, the University of Colorado Law School will host Silicon Flatirons’ 2025 Flagship Conference, “Examining the New Federalism in Technology Policy,” which will explore the future of telecommunications, technology policy, and tech governance. The conference will bring together scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in regulating advanced technologies.
Speaking Engagements
8.12.24
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week 2024
Wilson Sonsini is proud to partner with Helsinki Geoeconomics Week, organized by the Geoeconomics Society. The conference is a week-long international event exploring the intersection of economics and global power dynamics, focusing on the emerging profession of geoeconomists. Helsinki Geoeconomics Week is attended by professionals, academics, policymakers, business leaders, corporate strategists, investment analysts, and legal experts; focused on bridging the gap between theory and practice in geoeconomics, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shaping the future of the field through discussions, panels, and networking opportunities. Learn more about the event's origin and organizers here.
Affiliated Programs
6.05.24
European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions
Industry across Europe is confronting an increasingly unpredictable economic sanctions landscape-amid rapid developments, shifting geopolitics, new compliance challenges and enforcement risks. With so much at stake, ensure that you are fully updated on new, anticipated sanctions, compliance requirements and best practices.
Speaking Engagements
5.21.24
Georgetown Law – 45th Annual International Trade Update
Going into its 45th iteration, Georgetown Law's International Trade Update is an annual continuing legal education program for the trade and customs bar. The event provides an annual forecast on legal and policy developments, which may feature trade remedies and customs law, trade policy, customs practice and judicial decisions, and developments in disputes and trade negotiations. Learn more and register here.