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Global supply chains have been greatly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, sending companies scrambling to find both new sources of supplies and new customers for their products. But even as businesses struggle to find their footing in this new international marketplace, they also must be aware of US sanctions. Aggressive enforcement of US sanctions programs continues, even in the COVID-19 environment, and companies face increasing pressure to perform robust due diligence on their counterparties to reduce the risks of sanctions non-compliance.

"Metrics Framework” is a tool that can be leveraged by those moving from the early to intermediate stage.

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In this presentation, in-house counsel can learn how to avoid some pitfalls when it comes to managing an internal investigation. Some topics that will be touched upon are how to handle whistleblower identities, how to handle employee interviews, and more.

Today's in-house counsel have to deal with many different threats to their companies, including cyber-security threats. In this presentation, learn how to become more cyber resilient in the face of a breach or issue.

Cybercrime continues to increase and is targeting citizens, businesses and governments throughout the world, introducing unprecedented levels of vulnerability. The increasing trend of outsourcing data to third parties represents a present and imminent risk to security and data protection.<br />As cybercriminals continue to advance their techniques, their focus has shifted to theft of financial information, business espionage and accessing government information, thus threatening the ability of the law enforcement authorities to respond.

Technology Planning for Legal Operations session resource

This program will explore the best practices for companies that manage vendors and cybersecurity concerns. Some of the significant questions to be addressed include: What are some best practices for vendor due diligence? How can vendor cybersecurity risks be addressed and mitigated, both contractually and otherwise? What role, if any, should in-house counsel have in vendor management?

The first step in creating an effective ethics and compliance program is to evaluate and understand your organization and the specific risks faced by that organization. One size does not fit all; a compliance program should be industry and company specific. Conducting a risk assessment is essential to understanding a company’s compliance needs and priorities. This session will explore the roles, resources and fundamentals necessary to develop, implement and lead an effective risk management process. Panelists will also discuss outcomes and actions based upon the results of the risk assessment process.

Technology Planning for Legal Operations session resource