The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in Latin America

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Over the past several years, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have stepped up their enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA. These regulations, as well as the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, bind all corporations and individuals in commercial dealings to keep transparent accounting documentation and refrain from bribery of foreign officials. International corporations are thus increasingly engaging in anti-bribery due diligence and investigations across the globe. This program will focus on FCPA compliance in Latin America and specific risk factors:

• What risk factors make companies conducting business in Latin America more vulnerable to possible FCPA violations?
• What types of conduct have triggered investigations into potential FCPA violations?
• What lessons can be learned from recent enforcement efforts aimed at companies doing business in Latin America?
• What are the best practices to develop and implement effective anti-corruption compliance programs and due diligence efforts?

Panelists:

• Frank Holder, Chairman of Latin America, FTI Consulting
• Joan E. Meyer, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP
• Thomas O’Brien, Partner, Litigation Department, Paul Hastings
• Christopher Sabatini, Senior Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas; Editor-In-Chief, Americas Quarterly (Moderator)

Registration Fee: This event is complimentary for all registrants. Prior registration is required.

Event Information: Andres Sada | asada@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8369
COA Corporate Membership Information: Monica Vieira | mvieira@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8344
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