Storming the Gatekeepers: When Compliance Officers and In-House Lawyers Are at Risk 2019
- 9.4.2019 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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1177 Avenue Of The Americas
Second Floor
Entrance on 45th Street
New York, New York 10036
Practising Law Institute will present this overview program. In recent years, the government has focused on compliance professionals and in-house counsel, the gatekeepers who are tasked with identifying corporate misconduct. This program is designed for both gatekeepers and lawyers who represent them and will feature experienced in-house and outside counsel, chief compliance officers and government officials who will use hypothetical situations to discuss a variety of topics concerning the responsibilities and conduct of gatekeepers and provide practical advice dealing with the government’s increased policing of the activities of gatekeepers, including:
- The inherent risks and responsibilities of gatekeepers
- Learn how to identify “red flags” and respond to them adequately
- Limitations exist on privilege in the compliance area
- How to defend a gatekeeper under investigation
- Hear about how the government thinks of the gatekeeper role
- Takeaways from recent gatekeeper investigations
Partner Ronald C. Machen will speak on a panel titled "The Government’s Perspective: Duties of In-House Counsel and Compliance Professionals," which will cover:
- The government’s view on how in-house counsel and compliance officers can and should discharge their duties
- What does the DOJ consider in evaluating the conduct of in-house counsel and compliance personnel?
- How do the SEC and FINRA scrutinize the knowledge and actions of in-house counsel and compliance personnel?
- When is proceeding against an employer for compliance failures not sufficient?
- When does a lawyer or compliance officer cross the line into criminal behavior?
- Can lawyers or compliance officers be whistleblowers?
A live webcast and live groupcasts are also available.
