Shearman & Sterling partner Claudius Sokenu (New York-Litigation) was a panelist at PLI’s upcoming The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2016, that took place on May 2-3 in New York and via webcast.

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

• The latest legal developments, and how they will affect you
• Enforcement trends going forward: novel theories of liability and jurisdiction, targeted industries, and international anti-corruption developments 
• Board, audit committee, 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 take an anti-corruption compliance program to the next level
• Ethical issues  

Sokenu was a panelist in a “Roundtable Discussion with the Government and Private Practitioners, and Interactive Audience Polling.”