Partner Philip Urofsky (Washington, DC-Litigation) was a panelist at PLI’s The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2017, held on April 24-25 in New York.

This program, taught by a faculty of leading practitioners, in-house counsel and government officials, provided the background and tools needed to spot the issues early, develop workable risk management processes, plan and manage internal investigations, and implement effective compliance programs. Emphasis was placed on:

• The latest legal developments, and how they will affect you
• Enforcement trends: DOJ Pilot Program and Yates after one year, evolving theories of liability and jurisdiction, targeted industries, and international anti-corruption developments 
• Board and management responsibilities for anti-corruption programs and investigations
• Practical tips and best practices for in-house counsel in dealing with critical FCPA issues 
• How to manage risk in various third-party relationships, corporate acquisitions, and joint venture relationships
• How to get the most from your anti-corruption compliance program and take it to the next level
• Ethical issues confronting outside and in-house counsel

Urofsky was a panelist in a session titled “Unresolved Issues Under the FCPA.”