The Ace Summit 2024: Full Schedule

8:00am EDT

Registration and Breakfast

Monday May 13, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

8:45am EDT

Opening Remarks and Live Polling Icebreaker Exercise

Monday May 13, 2024 8:45am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

Issue Spotting Exercise: Where Anti-Corruption, Export Controls and Sanctions Converge

You’ve recently been hired as the first Chief Compliance Officer for Company X, a cutting-edge and fast growing artificial intelligence company, with subsidiaries in Europe, Russia and Asia. After a week on the job, you receive an anonymous tip that for the past 5 years, Company X UK has been transferring software licensing agreements in violation of EAR to Russia.

Using additional facts drafted by an expert panel, explore and troubleshoot Company X’s systemic problems as well as identify the interplay between export control, sanctions and anti-corruption violations. Challenge your practical knowledge of risks and regulations with complex scenarios that pose uncertainty to even the savviest compliance officer.

Including Possible Discussion on:

Investigating and escalating
Calling for backup? Best practices for engaging with outside counsel
Determining “if” and “when” to notify C-Suite leadership and the Board
To voluntarily disclose… or not
Whistleblower considerations

Moderators

Cristina Brayton-Lewis

Partner, White & Case

Cristina Brayton-Lewis advises clients on a variety of regulatory matters, including compliance with export controls and economic sanctions laws and regulations administered by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the US State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), including the Expor... Read More →

Speakers

Jesse Melman

Senior Counsel, Compliance & Ethics, Zoom Video Communications

Shama Patari

Executive Director, Legal, Government Relations, Global Trade Regulations, Ethics & Compliance, Lenovo

As in-house counsel she advises the company on all aspectsof international trade regulation, planning and compliance, including customs, export controls, economic sanctions, embargoes, international trade agreements and preferenceprograms. She also represents the company before Customs... Read More →

Monday May 13, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

9:50am EDT

The New Era Has Begun: National Security, Corporate Compliance and the Rise of ACES Enforcement

Join seasoned panelists for an enlightening dialogue as they uncover and explore the latest regulatory priorities surrounding the new era of export controls, sanctions and anti-corruption enforcement. Take note as industry experts explore the various ways the U.S. government and federal agencies are allocating resources, enhancing collaboration and tackling violations. With possible discussion on:

International Corporate Anti-Bribery Initiative
Disruptive Technology Strike Force
Task Force KleptoCapture
Lessons learned from recent enforcement cases
Compliance takeaways- assessing the latest DOJ guidance for effective compliance programs

Moderators

Claire Rajan

Partner, Allen & Overy

Claire’s cross-border practice includes representing multinational corporate clients in investigations. Her primary focus is on anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and political laws, which regulate how companies engage with government entities.Claire’s... Read More →

Speakers

George Ioannidis

Acting Deputy Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

GEORGE IOANNIDIS is the Acting Deputy Special Agent in Charge of the HomelandSecurity Investigations (HSI) New York El Dorado Financial Crimes Task Force where he leadsa cadre of Special Agents, Task Force Officers, and analysts that conduct international illicitfinance investigations... Read More →

Michael Khoo

Co-Director, KleptoCapture, U.S. Department of Justice

Michael Khoo is a Co-Director for the Department of Justice’s Task Force KleptoCapture. The task forcewas announced in President Biden’s March 2022 State of the Union address, in which the presidentcommitted to “going after the crimes of the Russian oligarchs” and to finding... Read More →

Dan Clutch

Deputy Director, Office of Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce

Monday May 13, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am EDT

10:50am EDT

Coffee Break

Monday May 13, 2024 10:50am - 11:05am EDT

11:05am EDT

Geopolitical Shifts and the Global Compliance Chessboard

As nations reposition, alliances realign and new regulations emerge, listen and learn as international compliance experts dive deep into today’s most pressing global events and their impact on business operations. Walkway with a deeper understanding of complex regulatory landscapes as well as best practices for adjusting compliance procedures to mitigate risks, avoid pitfalls and safeguard corporate integrity .

Including possible discussion on:

Israel- Hamas War: exploring the immediate impact, long-term implications and potential repercussions
Russia/Belarus/Ukraine- how new and expanded export control and sanctions are creating additional compliance concerns for corporations
Emerging Unrest- assessing the latest developments between China and Taiwan
Venezuela- uncovering the latest sanctions efforts

Moderators

Michael Olver

Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Strategies & Assessments

Speakers

Eva Hampl

Senior Director, Global Government Affairs, Dell

Jennifer Maki

Senior Director- Global Trade Legal Compliance, Applied Materials

Jen Maki joined Applied Materials as the Senior Director of Trade Legal & Compliance. In this role, Jenmanages the trade regulatory and legal team, leads cross-functional teams, and oversees policies and training, global trade controls and strategic planning and business enablement... Read More →

Monday May 13, 2024 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

12:00pm EDT

All Eyes on OFAC : Priorities, Policies and Guidance for 2024 and Beyond

Join OFAC and other Government representatives for a discussion exploring evolving trends and priorities surrounding the current global climate. With an up-to-date overview of emerging global developments as well as an overview of the latest OFAC guidance and best practices for avoiding fines and penalties.

Speakers

Joshua Jungman

Policy Chief, OFAC Compliance Division, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Josh Jungman currently serves as Chief, Program Strategy & Implementation for the Compliance Division of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Compliance Division leads OFAC’s engagement and partnership with the private sector, including the general public, as well as with... Read More →

Monday May 13, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT

2 Part Intensive, Part 1

12:30pm EDT

Networking Luncheon

Monday May 13, 2024 12:30pm - 1:50pm EDT

1:50pm EDT

FACES of ACES Award Ceremony

Monday May 13, 2024 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Navigating Nuances: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Doing Business with China

Designed for senior anti-corruption and global trade officers facing the multifaceted challenges of the Chinese and APAC market, dive deep into the practical and operational hurdles that come with the territory and walk away with a roadmap for successful business engagement.

Our expert panel will guide attendees through the labyrinth of China’s unique business environment, offering pragmatic advice on how to remain compliant amidst stringent anti-corruption laws and complex trade regulations. With possible discussion on:

Assessing the big picture- understanding the impact of current policies on your corporate operations
Laws and clauses: Key considerations for agreements in China
Due diligence: Requirements, tools and red flag indicators
Designing comprehensive and custom tailored training that can tackle the most complicated APAC compliance scenarios
Leveraging internal strategy groups and interoffice collaboration to create comprehensive policies and practices
Turning stumbling blocks to stepping stones- how trade experts’ hardest lessons learned, lesser known pitfalls and pressing paint points can be used to improve your APAC trade compliance programs

Speakers

Hena Schommer

Director, Trade Legal, Applied Materials

Heather Ludwig

Trade Compliance Counsel, Director, Nidec Motor Corporation

Heather Ludwig is a seasoned attorney with extensive expertise in trade compliance, she has served as the Trade Compliance Counsel and Director at Nidec Americas Holding Corporation, a global comprehensive motor manufacturer with approximately $14.9 billion in annual revenue, since... Read More →

Monday May 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

2:55pm EDT

Issue Spotting Exercise: TikTok…Boom! The Use, Abuse and Regulatory Considerations of Social Media, ChatGPT and Other Emerging Technology

From data privacy to national security concerns, listen and learn as compliance officers identify the growing risks and key legal considerations surrounding the use and abuse of various social media platforms and emerging technology. Including an interactive, live polling opportunity to explore best practices involving risk assessments, data privacy and employee training. As well as an overview of the latest applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.

Speakers

David Kessler

Vice President and Associate General Counsel, IT & Cybersecurity, BAE Systems

Prior to joining BAE Systems, David was Lead Public Sector Product & Marketing Counsel for Verizon where he oversaw all product-related legal matters for its Federal, State, Local and Public Safety businesses. He was also General Counsel/VP, Managing Attorney & Board Member of McAfee... Read More →

Lynn Van Buren

Director, Global Compliance, Spire

Ms. Van Buren is responsible for advising on applicable export controls, import, embargo, and sanctionsprovisions. Before joining Spire, Lynn was Associate General Counsel for Verizon and before then Lynn was in private practice, advising a wide variety of clients across various industries... Read More →

Monday May 13, 2024 2:55pm - 3:40pm EDT

3:40pm EDT

Coffee Break

Monday May 13, 2024 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

Right Sizing Compliance: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency and Agility

Lean-in and prepare to dissect the delicate balance between rigorous compliance and operational efficiency. Drawing on both the extensive experience of table facilitators and the audience, prepare to discuss and unveil innovative strategies for tailoring compliance frameworks to the size and scale of your operations. Gain invaluable insight and best practices for optimizing compliance procedures, including discussion on the latest DOJ guidance for compliance programs and ensuring your business is prepared for the new requirements, mitigating risk and fostering a culture of compliance that aligns with business objectives and regulations.

Speakers

Peter Blumberg

Managing Director, Legal Compliance & Investigations, FedEx

Peter Blumberg is a Managing Director in FedEx’s Corporate Integrity and Compliance organization. He currently handles US domestic compliance for the company’s FedEx Express subsidiary. His team will be responsible for US compliance for the combined Federal Express Corporation... Read More →

Monday May 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Champagne Roundtables, Table 1

4:00pm EDT

Risk Assessments: Creating a Systematic Approach to Identify, Analyze and Manage Today’s Greatest Risks

Risk assessments are an ongoing process not a one-time event. Ensuring vigilance and adaptability as well as demonstrating a deep understanding of the organization’s operations and external environment is essential for a successful assessment. During this practical benchmarking exercise take note as your compliance peers share their best practices for conducting a successful risk assessment. With tips and tools for

identifying risks
assessing risks
evaluating risks
establishing controls
developing an action plan
monitoring and reviewing
documenting and reporting.

Speakers

Hena Schommer

Director, Trade Legal, Applied Materials

Aaron Tidman

Director & Assistant General Counsel, Compliance & Investigations, Pinterest

Monday May 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Champagne Roundtables, Table 2

4:45pm EDT

Cocktail Reception

Monday May 13, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EDT

8:15am EDT

Day 2 Registration and Breakfast

Tuesday May 14, 2024 8:15am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

BIS and DDTC Update: An Inside Look at the Latest Trends, Priorities and Policy Impacting Global Trade Compliance

As trade and sanctions violations continue to increase, join seasoned government experts as they provide valuable insight and guidance for avoiding fines, penalties and noncompliance. With timely recommendations for strengthening internal policies as well as an update on the government’s latest compliance initiatives, policies and priorities.

Speakers

Kirsten Mortimer

Director, Export Management and Compliance Division, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce,

Kirsten Mortimer has been the Director of the Office of Exporter Services’ Export Managementand Compliance Division since November 2021. This division is responsible for all issues relatedto confirming compliance with reporting requirements of BIS licenses, conducting reviews ofAutomated... Read More →

Jae Shin

Director of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC),U.S. Department of State

Jae Shin joined the Department of State in November 2003. He is currently the director of the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance in the Bureau of Political-Military. Mr. Shin oversees civil enforcement of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) activities to include... Read More →

Jason Burgoyne

Counsel, White & Case

Jason is an International Trade counsel in the Washington, DC office. He advises clients on complex regulatory matters arising under the jurisdiction of the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the US Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade... Read More →

Tuesday May 14, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am EDT

Track Sessions, Track B: Global Trade

9:00am EDT

Fireside Chat with the DOJ and SEC- Trend Spotting: What Recent Enforcement Actions Mean for Business

From data analytics and international partnerships to whistleblowing and the Criminal Division’s Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP), listen and learn as Ryan Rohlfsen, Partner at Ropes & Gray and former federal prosecutor with the DOJ, interviews leading government officials and explores the latest FCPA and ABAC related enforcement trends and priorities impacting multinational organizations. Featuring exclusive guidance and best practices for improving compliance efficiency and effectiveness in 2024 and beyond.

Moderators

Ryan Rohlfsen

Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP

Speakers

Charles Cain

Chief, FCPA Unit, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Charles E. Cain is the Chief of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit within the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement. He has been in the SEC’s FCPA Unit since its formation in 2010 and with the Division of Enforcement for twenty-two years. As the Chief... Read More →

David Fuhr

Chief, FCPA Unit, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice

Tuesday May 14, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am EDT

Track Sessions, Track A: Anti-Corruption

9:55am EDT

Fireside Chat with the Office of the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption

On July 5, 2022, Secretary Blinken announced Richard Nephew as the Department of State’s first Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption. During this insightful conversation, join Shruti Shah, Anti-Corruption Senior Policy Advisor with the U.S. Department of State as she dives deep into the role and responsibilities of the Office of the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption. Listen and learn as Ms. Shah sheds light onto:

Key roles and responsibilities of the Office
How the State Department is advancing the Administration’s pledged to bolster public-private cooperation and collaboration to counter corruption
How the State Department’s “Galvanizing the Private Sector as Partners in Combatting Corruption” initiative is creating a space for developing multi-stake holder solutions to tough corruption challenges

Speakers

Yousri Omar

Associate General Counsel- Global Lead Business Ethics and Conduct,, Amazon

Yousri Omar is a Director and Associate General Counsel at Amazon, where he leads the global business conduct and ethics team. Currently, Yousri manages a team of about 40 worldwide. He has been with Amazon for eight years. Before Amazon, Yousri was a litigator in Washington, D.C... Read More →

Marietou Diouf

Counsel, White & Case LLP

Marietou Diouf is counsel in the Firm's Global White Collar/Investigations Practice. Formerly with the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Marietou focuses her practice on enforcement... Read More →

Shruti Shah

Anti-Corruption Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of State

Shruti Shah is an Anti-Corruption Senior Policy Advisor working in the office of the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption. The Coordinator’s office is focused on executing the U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption and mainstreaming anti-corruption into U.S. foreign policy, guidance... Read More →

Tuesday May 14, 2024 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Track Sessions, Track A: Anti-Corruption

9:55am EDT

What Keeps You Up At Night? A Benchmarking Exercise

Whether it’s navigating evolving regulations, controls, high- risk products or international turmoil- the role of Export Compliance Officer is more challenging than ever. During this dynamic conversation, listen and learn as leading in-house trade experts explore the most challenging components of their role while providing insightful perspective and proven tools for tackling hurdles, strengthening compliance and avoiding burnout.

Audience members should come prepared to share their own top challenges and will be encouraged to provide additional insights and perspective by way of live polling opportunities.

Speakers

Laura Molinari

Executive Director, Licensing, Policy, Sanctions, and Compliance, Boeing

Prior to joining Boeing, Laura was Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade Services at TE ConnectivityInternational Trade Compliance Counsel for GE Aviation, where she counseled GE Aviation business leaders on US and foreign export control, anti-boycott, customs, and improper payment... Read More →

Orisia Gammell

Chief Legal Counsel, Export Control, SAP

I am an experienced trade compliance attorney currently serving as a legal advisor and subject matter expert on U.S.export control and sanctions laws applicable to SAP activities worldwide. I have a strong background in international trade, including import, export control and sanctions... Read More →

Tuesday May 14, 2024 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Track Sessions, Track B: Global Trade

11:00am EDT

Luncheon

Tuesday May 14, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT