The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) is at the top of most companies’ key risk areas. The DOJ and SEC remain focused on investigating violations and enforcement of the law. 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 internal investigations, and implement effective compliance programs.
What You Will Learn
• A review of recent prosecutions and settlements by the DOJ and SEC
• Effective but efficient diligence on third parties
• Ethical issues in FCPA practice
• Overview of enforcement regimes in Brazil and U.K.
• How to effectively use data in investigations
Tarek Helou is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he defends companies and individuals in multi-jurisdictional government enforcement actions, leads internal and board investigations, and guides clients through corporate crises. He also advises boards, executives, and general counsels on risk assessments, compliance program design and implementation, and due diligence, with a focus on anti-corruption matters.