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A growing number of federal, state, and international whistleblower programs create a complex and often overlapping landscape for companies facing potential allegations of misconduct. From programs established to generate enforcement leads for the SEC, CFTC, DOJ, FinCEN, and the IRS, to analogous international whistleblower mechanisms, each program has its own incentives, protections, and reporting mechanisms. These nuances result in significant enforcement risks for businesses across industries, but also opportunities to demonstrate effective compliance controls. This webcast explores the evolving whistleblower framework both in the United States and abroad, recent whistleblower trends, and best practices for managing whistleblower complaints while mitigating legal and reputational exposure.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement. This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Greta Williams, Co-Partner in Charge of Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office, is a nationally recognized employment lawyer and trusted advisor to companies facing high-profile employment litigation, internal investigations, and executive-level employment disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, noncompete violations and trade secret theft. Known for leading sensitive workplace investigations and handling complex cases with discretion and impact, Greta is recognized by Lawdragon 500, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Lawyers in America as one of the leading employment lawyers in the country.

Matt Axelrod, a nationally recognized white-collar defense lawyer with extensive criminal, national security, and export enforcement experience, serves as co-chair of the firm’s Sanctions and Export Enforcement Practice Group. Matt’s practice focuses on internal investigations, crisis management, and white collar criminal defense for U.S. and multinational companies. From 2021-2025, Matt served as the Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), where he led a team of over 200 agents, analysts, and compliance specialists responsible for enforcing the country’s export controls. Matt also previously spent 14 years at the U.S. Department of Justice.

John D.W. Partridge, a Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s FDA and Health Care Practice Group and Chambers-ranked white collar defense and government investigations lawyer, focuses on government and internal investigations, white collar defense, and complex litigation for clients in the life science and health care industries, among others. John has particular experience with the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, including defending major corporations in investigations pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Katharina Humphrey is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Munich office. She advises clients in Germany and throughout Europe on a wide range of compliance and white collar crime matters. Katharina regularly represents multi-national corporations in connection with cross-border internal corporate investigations and government investigations. She has significant expertise in the areas of anti-bribery compliance – especially regarding the enforcement of German anti-corruption laws and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) –, technical compliance, as well as sanctions and anti-money-laundering compliance. She also has many years of experience in advising clients with regard to the implementation and assessment of compliance management systems.

Osman Nawaz is a litigation partner in the New York office, and a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations and Securities Enforcement and practice groups. He advises clients on internal and government investigations and enforcement actions, as well as follow-on civil litigation and regulatory and compliance-related issues. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Osman concluded a 14-year career with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). During his time with the SEC, he worked in the agency’s New York Office, serving through multiple administrations and in roles ranging from Staff Attorney to Assistant Regional Director, and ultimately serving as a Senior Officer leading a nationwide enforcement group.

Sanford W. Stark is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington D.C. office and the global Chair of the firm’s Tax Controversy and Litigation Practice Group. Sanford counsels on a wide range of complex domestic and international tax issues and has served as counsel in a number of the largest tax controversy and litigation matters in recent years. He is consistently named one of the nation’s leading Tax Controversy lawyers as recognized in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, the World Tax Experts Guide, the Tax Controversy Leaders Guide, ITR World Tax, and other publications. Sanford previously served as a Trial Attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he received the Tax Division’s Outstanding Attorney Award.

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As companies prepare to go public, the need for strong enterprise risk management (ERM) and financial reporting systems becomes critical for long-term success. Please join us for a presentation that provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the IPO process with an emphasis on establishing effective risk management strategies and robust financial systems. Attendees will gain insights into key considerations for planning and implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and financial reporting systems that align with public company requirements.

This presentation is ideal for general counsel, legal professionals, corporate executives, and legal teams involved in the IPO process. It offers practical, legally focused strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce risk exposure as companies transition to public markets.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Andrew Fabens is a partner in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Mr. Fabens serves as co-partner in charge of the New York office, co-chair of Gibson Dunn’s Capital Markets Practice Group and is a member of Gibson Dunn’s Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group.

Mr. Fabens advises companies on long-term and strategic capital planning, disclosure and reporting obligations under U.S. federal securities laws, corporate governance issues and stock exchange listing obligations. He represents issuers and underwriters in public and private corporate finance transactions, both in the United States and internationally. His experience encompasses initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, investment grade, high-yield and convertible debt offerings and offerings of preferred, hybrid and derivative securities. In addition, he regularly advises companies and investment banks on corporate and securities law issues, including M&A financing, spinoff transactions and liability management programs.

Michael J. Scanlon is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson Dunn. He is a member of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance, Securities Enforcement, and Corporate Transactions Practice Groups, and has an extensive practice representing U.S. and foreign public company and audit firm clients on regulatory, corporate governance, and enforcement matters.

Michael advises corporate clients on SEC compliance and disclosure issues, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and corporate governance best practices, with a particular focus on financial reporting matters. He frequently represents both accounting firms and public company clients on SEC and PCAOB accounting and auditing matters, including financial statement materiality and restatement issues, internal control issues, auditor independence, and other accounting-related disclosure issues. Michael has represented large accounting firms in enforcement investigations conducted by the SEC, PCAOB, and state accountancy boards. He also is experienced in conducting internal investigations involving accounting irregularities for management, audit committees, and other Board committees, and represents clients on these matters before the SEC. Michael also represents several public company boards of directors and audit committees, as well as not-for-profit organizations, with respect to corporate governance and other compliance matters.

Patty Holman is a partner in the Orange county office of Deloitte in the Accounting & Reporting Advisory services practice.

Patty has extensive experience working with public and private companies of all sizes, serving as a trusted business advisor to leaders in the accounting and finance departments. She primarily focuses IPO readiness gap assessments and IPO execution services, mergers & acquisitions-related accounting and reporting, technical accounting, and SOX (internal controls) readiness and co-sourcing. Her experience covers a variety of industries, including technology, consumer products, manufacturing, real estate and aerospace and defense.

Patty is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley and a M.S. in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

Securities fraud trials are high-stakes proceedings that require careful navigation of complex legal, factual, and procedural challenges. From indictment to verdict, prosecutors and defense counsel deploy distinct strategies to shape the narrative, present evidence, and persuade the jury. This webcast breaks down the key phases of a federal criminal securities fraud trial, including pretrial motions, Rule 17 subpoenas, witness preparation, jury selection, expert testimony, cross-examinations, and jury addresses. Our panel also discusses recent trial trends, prosecutorial tactics, and defense strategies that can influence case outcomes.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hour in the professional practice category. This course is approved for transitional and non-transitional credit.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.5 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

George J. Hazel is a partner in the Washington office and a member of the firm’s Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. A former federal trial judge and criminal prosecutor, George brings a broad range of trial experience, having presided over approximately 50 jury trials in federal court and handled 20 jury trials and 30 bench trials as an attorney in federal and state court.

Barry Berke is renowned nationwide as a leading trial lawyer and white-collar criminal defense attorney. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Trials and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. Barry represents individuals and corporations in high-stakes trials, investigations, and complex litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Barry served as chief impeachment counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives during the Senate impeachment trial of the former President of the United States. As lead counsel, Barry was instrumental in preparing and presenting a case that garnered widespread recognition for its precise choreography and compelling presentation of factual evidence and constitutional arguments.

Jordan Estes is a partner in the New York office. A trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, she has been lead or co-lead counsel in 14 federal jury trials. She represents individuals and corporations in sensitive, complicated and often high-profile criminal and regulatory trials, hearings, investigations and other proceedings conducted by federal and state agencies, as well as in internal investigations. Jordan brings over a decade of experience in white-collar criminal law to her practice, including more than eight years with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Her extensive experience and proven track record make her a formidable advocate for her clients in the most challenging legal environments.

Dani R. James is a partner in the New York office. A former federal prosecutor, Dani defends clients in a broad range of white collar criminal and regulatory matters, including allegations of insider trading, market manipulation, public corruption, bid-rigging, tax fraud and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. She represents executives, directors and officers, and other individuals, as well as companies, in sensitive, complicated and often high-profile criminal and regulatory trials, hearings, investigations and other proceedings conducted by federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, among other agencies.

In this webcast, Gibson Dunn attorneys provide an overview of the FCPA developments and emerging trends from 2024 and will discuss current and anticipated areas of focus for 2025, particularly given the change in Administration. Complementing our written 2024 Year-End FCPA Update, this webcast discusses in greater detail the year’s FCPA enforcement updates of note, including enforcement, compliance, and monitorship developments through the lens of particular resolutions and trials. We also discuss the SEC’s and DOJ’s increasing focus on compliance programs and what that means for companies in terms of law enforcement expectations and industry best practices.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.5 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

John W.F. Chesley is a litigation partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. Office. He focuses his practice on white collar criminal enforcement and government-related litigation. He represents corporations, board committees, and executives in internal investigations and before government agencies in matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, procurement fraud, environmental crimes, securities violations, sanctions enforcement, antitrust violations, and whistleblower claims. He also has significant trial experience before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals nationwide, with a particular focus on government contract disputes.

Melissa Farrar is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Her practice focuses on white collar defense, internal investigations, and corporate compliance. Melissa represents and advises multinational corporations in internal and government investigations on a wide range of topics, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, anti-money laundering, and accounting and securities fraud, including defending U.S. and global companies in civil and criminal investigations pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She also has experience representing U.S. government contractors in related suspension and debarment proceedings.

Patrick F. Stokes is a litigation partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Washington, D.C. office. He is the co-chair of the Anti-Corruption and FCPA Practice Group and a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations, National Security, Securities Enforcement, Trials, and Litigation Practice Groups. Patrick’s practice focuses on internal corporate investigations, government investigations, enforcement actions regarding corruption, securities fraud, and financial institutions fraud, and compliance reviews. He has tried more than 30 federal jury trials as first chair, including high-profile white-collar cases, and handled 16 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Bryan Parr is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations, Anti-Corruption & FCPA, and Litigation Practice Groups. His practice focuses on white-collar defense and regulatory compliance matters around the world. Bryan has extensive expertise in government and corporate investigations, including those involving the the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anticorruption. He has defended a range of companies and individuals in U.S. Department of Justice, SEC, and CFTC enforcement actions, as well as in litigation in federal courts and in commercial arbitrations. In his FCPA practice, Bryan regularly guides companies on creating and implementing effective compliance programs, successfully navigating compliance monitorships, and conducting appropriate M&A-related FCPA diligence and integration.

Join us for a 30-minute briefing covering several M&A practice topics. The program is part of a series of quarterly webcasts designed to provide quick insights into emerging issues and practical advice on how to manage common M&A problems. Steve Glover, a partner in the firm’s Global M&A Practice Group, acts as moderator.

Topics discussed:

The FTC’s Decision to Impose a $5.6 Million “Gun Jumping” Penalty
How Buyers Can Mitigate Aiding and Abetting Risk
Reincorporation and the Status of Proposed Delaware Law Changes

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 0.5 credit hours in the professional practice category. This course is approved for transitional and non-transitional credit.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 0.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to provide in-house CPD training. This program is approved for CPD credit in the amount of 0.5 hours. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Number 324652).

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

Jamie France is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a member of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice Group. Jamie represents clients in antitrust merger and non-merger investigations before the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, state Attorneys General, and international competition authorities, as well as in complex private and government antitrust litigation. She also counsels clients on a range of antitrust merger and conduct matters. Her experience encompasses a broad set of industries, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, retail, pharmaceuticals, software, gaming, wood products, and chemicals. Jamie has been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Antitrust Law and Litigation – Antitrust.

Harrison A. Korn is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he is a member of the firm’s corporate department. Harrison advises public and private companies, private equity firms, boards of directors and special committees in a wide variety of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and other carve-out transactions, spin-offs, joint ventures, strategic investments and corporate governance matters, including securities law compliance. He also has substantial expertise advising public benefit corporations (PBCs).

Alexander L. Orr is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher where his practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Orr advises public and private companies, private equity firms, boards of directors and special committees in a wide variety of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, joint ventures, equity and debt financing transactions and corporate governance matters, including securities law compliance.

Julia Lapitskaya is a partner in the New York office of Gibson Dunn. She is a Co-Chair of the firm’s ESG: Risk, Litigation, and Reporting Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group. Ms. Lapitskaya’s practice focuses on SEC, NYSE/Nasdaq and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, securities and corporate governance disclosure issues, corporate governance best practices, state corporate laws, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, SEC regulations, shareholder activism matters, ESG and sustainability matters and executive compensation disclosure issues, including as part of initial public offerings and spin-off transactions.

Stephen I. Glover is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher who has served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Mergers and Acquisitions Practice. Mr. Glover has an extensive practice representing public and private companies in complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity and debt offerings and corporate governance matters. His clients include large public corporations, emerging growth companies and middle market companies in a wide range of industries. He also advises private equity firms, individual investors and others.

State Attorneys General are playing an increasingly active role in enforcing corporate misconduct, often acting independently or in coordination with federal agencies. Whether as to consumer protection, data privacy, false government claims, antitrust, securities fraud, or environmental, state AGs are leveraging their broad investigative and prosecutorial powers to shape policy and drive high-dollar recoveries. This webcast examines the key areas where state AGs have asserted and will increasingly assert their influence, recent enforcement actions, and what companies should expect—and prepare for—as state-level enforcement continues to expand.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.5 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

Winston Y. Chan is a litigation partner in the San Francisco office, and serves as co-chair of the firm’s global White Collar Defense and Investigations practice group, and also its False Claims Act/Qui Tam Defense practice group. He leads matters involving government enforcement defense, internal investigations and compliance counseling, and regularly represents clients before and in litigation against federal, state and local agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and State Attorneys General. Prior to joining the firm, Winston served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York, where he investigated a wide range of corporate and financial criminal matters and held a number of supervisory roles.

Jina Choi is a partner in the San Francisco office of Gibson Dunn and a member of the firm’s Securities Enforcement and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. Jina represents and counsels major public and private companies and financial institutions, as well as their executives and boards of directors, on government and internal investigations, enforcement-related litigation, whistleblower complaints and compliance programs.

Mylan Denerstein is a litigation partner in the New York office and co-chair of the Public Policy Practice Group and a member of the Crisis Management, White Collar Defense and Investigations, and Labor and Employment Groups. Mylan leads complex litigation and internal investigations, representing companies confronting a wide range of legal issues during their most critical times. With deep knowledge of New York State and extensive prior government service, including roles as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of York, Executive Deputy Attorney General, New York State Attorney General’s Office, and Counsel to the New York State Governor, Mylan is widely recognized for her outstanding legal advocacy and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Karin Portlock is a partner in the New York office and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations, Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Crisis Management Practice Groups. She regularly represents institutional clients in probes by state Attorneys General from initial investigation through appeal, as well as individuals and companies under criminal investigation and indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice. From 2015-2020, Karin served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, prosecuting a broad range of federal criminal violations. Karin currently has a broad-based government enforcement and investigations practice, ranging from government and internal corporate investigations to criminal defense and regulatory enforcement litigation through trial. Karin is an experienced trial lawyer and courtroom advocate, having served as lead counsel in numerous trials over the course of her career.

Prerak Shah is Of Counsel in the Houston office, where he specializes in state attorney general investigations and enforcement actions. He was previously Senior Counsel to the Texas A.G., where he served on the agency’s executive management team and led high-profile litigation and investigations, including coordinating with multistate groups on national lawsuits and investigations in areas including antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy. Prerak rejoined the firm after serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas and as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

Please join us for a presentation that delves into the essential considerations for optimizing corporate and capital structures as companies prepare for a successful transition to the public market through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). With a focus on structuring and tax issues, we explore key strategies that can maximize value and enhance long-term performance as a public company.

This presentation is designed to equip legal professionals and corporate stakeholders with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complex legal landscape of structuring and tax issues during the IPO process. Attendees will leave with actionable insights into best practices and emerging legal trends that can facilitate a successful transition to public company status.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Pamela Lawrence Endreny is a partner in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a Co-Chair of the firm’s Tax Practice Group. Ms. Endreny represents clients in a broad range of U.S. and international tax matters.

Ms. Endreny’s experience includes mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, joint ventures, financings, restructurings and capital markets transactions. She has obtained private letter rulings from the Internal Revenue Service on tax-free spin-offs and other corporate transactions.

Ms. Endreny earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University. She is a member of the Massachusetts bar and New York bar.

Jennifer Sabin is a partner in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She represents clients in a broad range of domestic and international tax matters, including taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions (public and private), spin-offs, joint ventures, financings, and restructurings. Her practice also includes formation of, and transactions undertaken by, private equity, hedge funds, and asset managers. In addition, Ms. Sabin advises on various aspects of information reporting, including matters relating to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Jennifer received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2011 from The University of Pennsylvania Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in History from Yale University in 2006.

Eric M. Scarazzo is a partner in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He is a member of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice Group and Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group. He also is a member of the firm’s Public Company Industry Group and Cleantech Industry Group. The broad range of clients that Mr. Scarazzo represents includes issuers and underwriters, public, private, and private equity portfolio companies, and businesses from development-stage to blue chip. Clients span the geographic spectrum from U.S.-based to foreign and multinational.

Mr. Scarazzo received his Juris Doctor, with a concentration in Corporate Law, in 2005 from the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned a master’s degree in Accounting, with a concentration in Tax Consulting, in 2000, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Economics and Accounting in 1999, from the University of Virginia.

2024 saw significant anti-corruption developments around the globe, as governments continued to ramp up domestic and extraterritorial anti-corruption enforcement against a backdrop of continued major political, economic and military developments around the world. Meanwhile, in the early days of the new Trump administration, the Department of Justice has outlined its new criminal enforcement priorities, and it remains uncertain how this will impact ongoing FCPA cases or the pipeline of future enforcement actions at the Department, and whether other enforcement agencies in the U.S. or abroad will follow suit.

This webcast explores the approach taken by regulators in the global arena in addressing these challenges and examine the trends seen in FCPA and global anti-corruption political, policy, and enforcement actions.

Anti-corruption enforcement in China has led to significant enforcement actions in state-run financial and energy sector companies, while the government has signaled its intent to focus on bribe payors with new anti-corruption amendments to its Criminal Law. China’s legislative bodies have also continued their focus on data privacy, national security, and international judicial cooperation in ways that impact efforts to conduct internal investigations or cooperate with outside enforcement agencies. The EU continues its struggle to harmonize its anti-corruption enforcement initiatives across 27 member states and is further challenged by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on businesses operating in the region.

2024 also saw a number of significant developments in Africa, including FCPA enforcement actions involving six African countries in sectors such as consulting, software and aviation. The past year also saw Africa-related corruption prosecutions in the UK, France and Germany, as well as domestic enforcement and anti-corruption actions taken by the African Development Bank. Finally, in recent years Latin American enforcement authorities have cooperated closely with U.S. authorities on anti-corruption enforcement matters. The challenge for 2025 and beyond will be whether the Trump Administration’s shift in anti-corruption enforcement and U.S. foreign policy in the region—underscored by recent disputes with Mexico and Colombia over tariffs, and Panama over the Panama Canal—will lead to a global pullback in anti-corruption political and enforcement efforts and reduce international cooperation on anti-corruption investigations.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hours in the professional practice category. This course is approved for transitional and non-transitional credit.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to provide in-house CPD training. This program is approved for CPD credit in the amount of 1.5 hours. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Number 324652).

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

Patrick F. Stokes is a litigation partner in the Washington, D.C. office. He is the co-chair of the Anti-Corruption and FCPA Practice Group and a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations, National Security, Securities Enforcement, Trials, and Litigation Practice Groups. Patrick’s practice focuses on internal corporate investigations, government investigations, enforcement actions regarding corruption, securities fraud, and financial institutions fraud, and compliance reviews. He has tried more than 30 federal jury trials as first chair, including high-profile white-collar cases, and handled 16 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Patrick Doris is a partner in the Dispute Resolution Group in London, where he specialises in global white-collar investigations, commercial litigation and complex compliance advisory matters. Patrick’s practice covers a wide range of disputes, including white-collar crime, internal and regulatory investigations, transnational litigation, class actions, contentious antitrust matters and administrative law challenges against governmental decision-making. Patrick handles major cross-border investigations in the fields of bribery and corruption, fraud, sanctions, money laundering, financial sector wrongdoing, antitrust, consumer protection and tax evasion.

Katharina Humphrey is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Munich office. She advises clients in Germany and throughout Europe on a wide range of compliance and white collar crime matters. Katharina regularly represents multi-national corporations in connection with cross-border internal corporate investigations and government investigations. She has significant expertise in the areas of anti-bribery compliance – especially regarding the enforcement of German anti-corruption laws and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – technical compliance, as well as sanctions and anti-money-laundering compliance. She also has many years of experience in advising clients regarding the implementation and assessment of compliance management systems.

Benno Schwarz is the partner in charge of the Munich office and co-chair of the firm’s Anti-Corruption & FCPA Practice Group. He focuses on white collar defense and compliance investigations in a wide array of criminal regulatory matters. For more than 30 years, he has handled sensitive cases and investigations concerning all kinds of compliance issues, especially in an international context. Benno assists his clients in the prevention and avoidance of corruption, fraud and money laundering and in navigating economic sanctions in the corporate sector.

Oliver D. Welch is a resident partner in the Hong Kong office and a partner in the Singapore office. A Korean speaker, Oliver has extensive experience representing multi-national corporations throughout the Asia region on a wide variety of compliance and anti-corruption issues. He focuses on internal and regulatory investigations, including those involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and regularly counsels clients on their anti-corruption compliance programs and controls, including the drafting of policies, procedures, and training materials designed to foster compliance with global anti-corruption laws. Oliver also frequently advises on anti-corruption due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions, private equity investments, and other business transactions.

Ning Ning is an of counsel in Hong Kong and member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice. Ning’s practice focuses on advising clients on government and internal investigations compliance counseling, and compliance due diligence matters across the Asia-Pacific region. She has represented clients before the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission involving potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securities laws, and other white collar defense matters. Ning regularly advises clients on internal investigations relating to allegations of corruption, fraud, and accounting irregularities.

Pedro G. Soto is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office. He is a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations group, and his practice focuses primarily on anti-corruption and fraud matters. Pedro has nearly 15 years of experience representing corporations and individuals under investigation by government authorities. He has also conducted compliance due diligence for over 100 transactions around the world. Pedro has particularly deep experience in Latin America, where he has worked on matters in more than 15 different countries. He also represents foreign governments and private claimants in significant litigation and arbitration matters.

Karthik Ashwin Thiagarajan is an of counsel in the Singapore office. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring matters in India and Southeast Asia. Karthik has assisted companies and investors across a variety of industries, including the information technology, fin-tech, telecommunication, logistics and consumer goods sectors. He has also advised clients on several cross-border restructuring matters in Southeast Asia. In addition to his mergers and acquisitions experience, he also advises clients on internal investigations and anti-corruption reviews in the region.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to assert broad extraterritorial jurisdiction in enforcement actions, impacting companies and individuals far beyond U.S. borders. From the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to securities fraud and market manipulation cases, these agencies have demonstrated an increasing willingness to investigate and prosecute conduct with only minimal U.S. connections. The legal and compliance risks for multinational companies are significant, particularly as the DOJ and SEC coordinate with foreign regulators and leverage new tools to extend their reach. This webcast examines recent enforcement trends, key legal theories underpinning extraterritorial claims, and how the new administration may affect enforcement.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour in the professional practice category. This course is approved for transitional and non-transitional credit.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

M. Kendall Day is a nationally recognized white-collar partner in the Washington, D.C. office, where he is Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Fintech and Digital Assets Practice Group, Co-Chair of the firm’s Financial Institutions Practice Group, co-leads the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering practice, and is a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations and Crisis Management Practice Groups.

Darren LaVerne is a partner in the New York office and a member of the firm’s Trials, White Collar Defense and Investigations, Securities Enforcement, Litigation, and Appellate and Constitutional Law practices. Darren is a seasoned trial attorney who brings zealous advocacy, strategic insight, and creative thinking to all phases of a case. Darren draws on years of experience representing major corporations, top executives, and public officials dealing with complex and sometimes existential crises. He has achieved remarkable results – whether by warding off charges and claims before they are filed, relentlessly opposing government overreach and fighting for clients in court, or crafting original and persuasive legal arguments on appeal.

Osman Nawaz is a partner in the New York office, and a member of the firm’s Securities Enforcement and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. He advises clients on internal and government investigations and enforcement actions, as well as follow-on civil litigation and regulatory and compliance-related issues. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Os concluded a 14-year career with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). During his time with the SEC, he worked in the agency’s New York Office, serving through multiple administrations and in roles ranging from staff attorney to Assistant Regional Director.

The life sciences industry entered 2025 with a largely favorable set of catalysts, but also with some larger risks that will impact companies differently.

Join our team of seasoned attorneys and industry leaders for part two of this webcast series, where we provide an integrated outlook on capital markets in the life sciences, identifying trends and uncertainties that will shape the year ahead.

Click here to view the video recording and program materials from part one of this series on royalty finance in the life sciences, and read the full Life Sciences 2025 Outlook here.

Topics include:

Key development in 2024: a modest increase in capital markets activity in 2024, including a nearly 55% increase in initial public offerings (off a low base level to start), which is also expected to continue to gain momentum in 2025
Expected impacts of a shifting geopolitical environment and regulatory landscape under the Trump administration

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 0.75 credit hours, of which 0.75 credit hours may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement.

This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 0.75 hours in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Ryan Murr (Gibson Dunn)
Branden Berns (Gibson Dunn)
Melanie Neary (Gibson Dunn)
Bud O’Hara (Jefferies)

The life sciences industry entered 2025 with a largely favorable set of catalysts, but also with some larger risks that will impact companies differently.

Join our team of seasoned attorneys and industry leaders for part one of this webcast series, where we provide an integrated outlook on royalty finance in the life sciences, identifying trends and uncertainties that will shape the year ahead. For a copy of our full Life Sciences 2025 Outlook, click here.

Topics include:

Key development in 2024: continued growth in non-dilutive financing through debt, royalty financings and synthetic royalty financings, with a deeper pool of capital on the investor-side and a favorable macro-economic environment, provided that inflation does not return, and interest rates increase
Expected impacts of a shifting geopolitical environment and regulatory landscape under the Trump administration

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 0.5 credit hour in the professional practice category. This course is approved for transitional and non-transitional credit.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 0.5 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

Todd Trattner (Gibson Dunn)
Ryan Murr (Gibson Dunn)
Doug Prescott (TD Cowen)

Consumer protection investigations and enforcement actions are on the rise. Led by the DOJ, FTC, CFPB, and State Attorneys General, these actions create high-stakes criminal and civil risks for companies and executives. Featuring experienced practitioners and former officials from DOJ’s Consumer Protection Branch and the FTC, this webcast discusses trends in the enforcement of consumer health, safety, fraud, and privacy laws.

Presenters explain how enforcers initiate and resolve investigations, identify common pitfalls in investigative responses, and share thoughts on the management of consumer-affecting crisis situations—which often give rise to a swirl of negative press, regulatory action, class litigation, and investigations. Presenters also discuss expectations for consumer protection enforcement under the Trump Administration. This webcast provides critical takeaways for companies in the consumer products, life sciences, and tech sectors.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies this activity is approved for 1.0 hour of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim self-study credit for viewing the archived webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for self-study credit.

PANELISTS:

Gustav W. Eyler is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s FDA and Health Care Practice Group and a member of the White Collar Defense and Privacy Practice Groups. An experienced litigator and a former Director of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch, he defends companies and individuals in government investigations and enforcement actions and counsels clients on the design and implementation of compliance programs.

Svetlana S. Gans is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office where she helps clients navigate complex consumer protection (advertising, marketing, privacy, and right to repair) and competition related regulatory proceedings before the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and other enforcement bodies, and provides strategic advice on related public policy issues. Svetlana is a frequent speaker on FTC policy and enforcement issues, including FTC rulemaking. She was also recently named as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America” and recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Antitrust Litigation.

Ashley Rogers is a partner in the Dallas office. She is Co-Chair of the firm’s Consumer Protection Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Technology Litigation and Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Practice Groups. Ashley is a nationally recognized technology-focused practitioner sought out by market-leading global companies to handle their most novel and challenging consumer protection and data privacy matters. She has particular expertise in defending clients in in Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state Attorneys General investigations and enforcement actions, as well as in class action litigation and advisory matters involving a wide range of consumer protection and data privacy issues.

Natalie Hausknecht is a partner in the Denver office, where she practices in the firm’s litigation department. She is an experienced trial and consumer protection/privacy defense attorney with experience in high-exposure representations of major technology and fintech companies, global energy leaders, and corporate executives. Her experience also has included handling high priority state and federal government investigations involving state Attorneys General, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Natalie has continuously received recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021.

Join us for a 30-minute briefing covering several Executive Compensation practice topics. The program is part of a quarterly webcast series designed to provide quick insights into emerging issues and practical advice.

Topics discussed:

What’s next for the FTC’s non-compete ban?
The rapidly evolving legislative and regulatory landscape of restrictive covenants.
Alternative strategies to protect trade secrets and confidential information.
Key considerations for restrictive covenant design and implementation.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 0.5 credit hours, of which 0.5 credit hours may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement.

This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 0.5 hours in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Gina Hancock is a partner in the Dallas office. She practices in the firm’s Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Department. Gina has significant experience with executive compensation, complex domestic and international transactional matters, initial public offerings, health and welfare benefit plan, retirement plan, and related matters. Her practice focuses on all aspects of equity compensation; employee stock purchase plans; 401(k), pension and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; executive employment, severance, retention, change in control and restrictive covenant agreements; incentive compensation; and cafeteria and other welfare benefit plans. She also provides advice with respect to general corporate governance and disclosure matters.

Andrew Kilberg is a partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Washington, D.C. office, where he practices in the firm’s litigation department. A member of the firm’s Labor and Employment, Administrative and Regulatory, and Appellate and Constitutional Law practice groups, Andrew has significant experience challenging onerous federal regulations, advising on regulatory proposals, and defending agency enforcement actions and investigations. He has represented clients in federal district and appellate courts and before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as before various agencies, authoring dozens of briefs, comment letters, and other submissions. His matters have covered wage and hour, ERISA, occupational safety and health, anti-discrimination, whistleblower, and labor relations issues.

Ashley Romanias is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She is a member of the firm’s Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice group. Ashley’s experience includes advising public and private companies on executive officer separations and other transitions. She also provides advice to clients regarding securities law disclosure and advises for-profit and nonprofit companies on corporate governance matters. She also advises clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, add-ons, spin-offs, and other transactions.

Looking back at 2024 and forward to the new year, False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement in the life sciences industry appears likely to remain a top priority for regulators—despite the significant flux at the U.S. Department of Justice. With significant settlements, increased whistleblower actions, and evolving legal interpretations, companies must be prepared for heightened scrutiny of pricing, reimbursement, research, patient support, and marketing practices, and the emerging application of the FCA to companies with DEI programs. This webcast provides a review of key FCA developments from 2024 and a look ahead to emerging enforcement trends and regulatory priorities affecting pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies in the transition to the Trump Administration.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, of which 1.5 credit hours may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement.

This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.5 hours in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

John D.W. Partridge, a Co-Chair of the FDA and Health Care Practice Group and Chambers-ranked white collar defense and government investigations lawyer, focuses on government and internal investigations, white collar defense, and complex litigation for clients in the life science and health care industries, among others. John has particular experience with the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, including defending major corporations in investigations pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Jonathan M. Phillips is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office where he is a member of the firm’s litigation department and Co-Chair of the FDA and Health Care Practice Group and False Claims Act/Qui Tam Defense Practice Group. A former DOJ Trial Attorney, his practice focuses on FDA and health care enforcement, compliance, and litigation, as well as other white collar enforcement matters and related litigation. Mr. Phillips is ranked nationally as a leading False Claims Act practitioner by Chambers USA.

Jake M. Shields is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s False Claims Act, FDA & Heath Care, Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Government Contracts, Antitrust, Litigation, and White-Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. An expert in the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, & Enforcement Act (FIRREA), Jake was a Senior Trial Counsel at the Civil Frauds Section of the U.S. Department of Justice where, over an eight-year career spanning administrations of both major political parties, he investigated and litigated FCA and FIRREA cases on behalf of the federal government.

Blair Watler is a senior associate in the Washington, D.C. office. She practices in the firm’s Litigation Department with a focus on white collar defense and investigations. Blair’s experience includes representing and advising clients in government investigations and enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Please join us for a comprehensive guide to preparing Private Equity sponsor-backed portfolio companies for an Initial Public Offering. We cover key considerations for IPO planning throughout the entire life cycle of a portfolio company, from the initial acquisition by the sponsor to the IPO process and life with a public portfolio company.

This presentation is ideal for private equity sponsors, in-house lawyers and executives involved in preparing sponsor-backed portfolio companies for the IPO process. We provide practical guidance on navigating the legal and other complexities of going public and ensuring long-term compliance and success in the public markets.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Michelle M. Gourley is a Partner in the Orange County office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and is a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice Groups.

Ms. Gourley is a corporate transactional lawyer whose experience includes advising both strategic companies and private equity clients (including their portfolio companies) in connection with public and private merger transactions, stock and asset sales, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex corporate transactions. Ms. Gourley works with clients across a wide range of industries, and has extensive experience working with life sciences companies (pharma and medical device) and media, technology and entertainment companies.

Julia Lapitskaya is a partner in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She is a member of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance and its ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) practices. Ms. Lapitskaya’s practice focuses on SEC, NYSE/Nasdaq and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, securities and corporate governance disclosure issues, corporate governance best practices, state corporate laws, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, SEC regulations, shareholder activism matters, ESG and sustainability matters and executive compensation disclosure issues, including as part of initial public offerings and spin-off transactions.

Peter W. Wardle is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He is a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactions Department and co-chair of its Capital Markets Practice Group, and previously served as partner in charge of the Los Angeles office.

Peter’s practice includes representation of issuers and underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including IPOs and secondary public offerings, and representation of both public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, including private equity, cross border, leveraged buy-out and going private transactions. He has led the execution of IPOs across industries on both the issuer side and underwriter side, including some of the largest transactions in the year they were completed. He also advises clients on a wide variety of general corporate and securities law matters, including corporate governance and disclosure issues.

Jonathan Whalen is a partner in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Energy and Infrastructure, and Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance practice groups. Mr. Whalen also serves on the Gibson Dunn Hiring Committee.

Mr. Whalen’s practice focuses on a wide range of corporate and securities transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and public and private capital markets transactions. Chambers USA named Mr. Whalen an Up and Coming Corporate/M&A attorney in their 2022 publication. In 2018, D CEO magazine and the Association of Corporate Growth named Mr. Whalen a finalist for the 2018 Dallas Dealmaker of the Year.

In today’s regulatory and digital environment, cybersecurity and data privacy are critical factors in the IPO and public company readiness process. Please join us for a presentation that provides a comprehensive overview of the key considerations for assessing cybersecurity and data privacy preparedness, with a focus on helping companies identify, assess, and mitigate risks. We explore how to effectively characterize these risks for disclosures and navigate the scrutiny that comes with the IPO process, including responding to diligence inquiries from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.

This session will equip legal professionals with the tools to ensure that cybersecurity and data privacy are adequately addressed in IPO planning and execution, helping to mitigate potential liabilities and position companies for long-term compliance and success as a public company.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Harrison Tucker is a partner in the Houston office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he currently practices with the firm’s Capital Markets and Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance practice groups. He regularly represents public and private businesses in a broad range of corporate and securities matters and issuers and investment banking firms in both equity and debt offerings, including Rule 144A offerings. His practice also includes general corporate concerns, including Exchange Act reporting, stock exchange compliance, corporate governance and beneficial ownership reporting matters. In addition, he works closely with the Gibson Dunn bankruptcy and restructuring team, advising on applicable securities laws issues.

Stephenie Gosnell Handler is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office, where she is a member of the International Trade and Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation practices. She advises clients on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance issues relating to international trade, cybersecurity, and technology matters. Stephenie ’s legal advice is deeply informed by her operational cybersecurity and in-house legal experience at McKinsey & Company, and also by her active duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Sarah Scharf is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She is a key member of the firm’s Technology Transactions and Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation practice groups, including as part of the firm’s State Privacy Law Task Force. Sarah has extensive experience advising companies on privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and intellectual property (IP) issues, and focuses on complex transactional representations, strategic product counseling, regulatory compliance counseling, and privacy and AI program development. Sarah counsels clients across a range of industries, including technology, software, retail, luxury fashion, sports, media and entertainment, gig economy, real estate, finance, energy, and utility.

Throughout 2024, regulatory and enforcement agencies emphasized the importance of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and sanctions measures as a means to combat illicit financing and protect U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.

Please join us for this year’s annual Gibson webcast on the latest developments and trends across the U.S. AML and sanctions regimes. In particular, we discuss developments regarding BSA/AML and sanctions rulemaking, legislation, and enforcement actions that have defined the last year. We further delve into key areas of regulatory and enforcement focus such as digital assets and decentralized finance, Russian and Global Terror sanctions programs, and control of critical emerging technologies, among others. Finally, we offer our insights into compliance best practices and what to expect for BSA/AML and sanctions in 2025 and beyond.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 2.0 credit hours, of which 2.0 credit hours may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement. This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 2.0 hours in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Moderator:

Kendall Day is a nationally recognized white-collar partner in the Washington, D.C. office, where he is Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Fintech and Digital Assets Practice Group, Co-Chair of the firm’s Financial Institutions Practice Group, co-leads the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering practice, and is a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations and Crisis Management Practice Groups. Kendall represents financial institutions; fintech, digital asset, and multi-national companies; and individuals in connection with criminal, regulatory, and civil enforcement actions involving anti-money laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), sanctions, FCPA and other anti-corruption, securities, tax, wire and mail fraud, unlicensed money transmitter, false claims act, and sensitive employee matters. Kendall’s practice also includes BSA/AML compliance counseling and due diligence, and the defense of forfeiture matters. Kendall is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Presenters:

Stephanie L. Brooker, a partner in Washington D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, is Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, and Financial Institutions Practice Groups. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Brooker served as a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice. As a DOJ prosecutor, Ms. Brooker served as the Chief of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, investigated a broad range of white collar and other federal criminal matters, tried 32 criminal trials, and briefed and argued criminal appeals. Ms. Brooker also served as the Director of the Enforcement Division and Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the lead U.S. anti-money regulator and enforcement agency. During her approximately 25 years in legal practice, Ms. Brooker has been consistently recognized as a leading practitioner in the areas of anti-money laundering compliance and enforcement defense and white collar criminal defense. Chambers USA has ranked her and described her as an “excellent attorney,” who clients rely on for “important and complex” matters, and noted that she provides “excellent service and terrific lawyering.” Ms. Brooker has also been named a National Law Journal White Collar Trailblazer, a Global Investigations Review Top 100 Women in Investigations, and an NLJ Awards Finalist for Professional Excellence—Crisis Management & Government Oversight.

David P. Burns is a litigation partner in the Washington, D.C. office. He is the co-chair of the firm’s National Security Practice Group, and a member of the White Collar and Investigations and Crisis Management practice groups. His practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, internal investigations, national security, and regulatory enforcement matters. David represents corporations and executives in federal, state, and regulatory investigations involving securities and commodities fraud, sanctions and export controls, theft of trade secrets and economic espionage, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, accounting fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, international and domestic cartel enforcement, health care fraud, government contracting fraud, and the False Claims Act. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Adam Smith, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s International Trade Practice Group. He is an experienced international lawyer with a focus on international trade compliance and white collar investigations, including federal and state economic sanctions enforcement, CFIUS, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, embargoes, and export and import controls. Clients benefit from Adam’s experience in the Obama Administration, where he was Senior Advisor to the Director of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Director for Multilateral Affairs on the National Security Council. At OFAC, he was instrumental in shaping and enforcing sanctions policies, briefing Congressional and private sector leaders, conducting extensive international outreach, and negotiating complex agreements. Adam is admitted to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Ella Alves Capone is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office, where she is a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations, Financial Regulatory, FinTech and Digital Assets, and Anti-Money Laundering Practice Groups. Ella’s practice focuses on advising multinational corporations and financial institutions on Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML), anti-corruption, sanctions, payments, and consumer financial regulatory and enforcement matters, with a particular focus on regulatory matters impacting banks, casinos, social media and gaming platforms, marketplaces, fintech, payment service providers, and digital assets businesses. Ella is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and New York, as well as before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Sam Raymond is of counsel in the New York office and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations, Litigation, Anti-Money Laundering, Fintech and Digital Assets, and National Security Groups. As a former federal prosecutor, Sam has a broad-based government enforcement and investigations practice, with a specific focus on investigations and counseling related to anti-money laundering, the Bank Secrecy Act, and sanctions. Sam is an experienced investigator and trial lawyer. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Sam was an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York from 2017 to 2024. In that role, Sam tried multiple cases to verdict and prosecuted a broad range of federal criminal violations. Sam is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Leading practitioners from our Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto offices hosted Gibson Dunn’s annual complimentary MCLE briefing, offering 10 hours of CLE credit, including specialty subjects such as Ethics, Elimination of Bias, Competence, and the new Technology and Civility requirements.

The three-day program featured discussions on key developments at the United States Supreme Court and SEC, labor and employment trends, litigating in the press, the use of AI by legal professionals, and new tools to promote civility, among other relevant topics.

Recordings, materials, and CLE details are available below.

For any questions regarding the program or future events, please contact LAEvents@gibsondunn.com. For inquiries about CLE accreditation, please reach out to cle@gibsondunn.com.

Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession

PANELISTS:

Tiaunia Henry
Miguel Loza Jr.
James Keshavarz

The Constitution, Homelessness, and the Supreme Court: Post Grants Pass Victory

PANELISTS:

Theane Evangelis
Bradley J. Hamburger
Jesse Sharf

SEC and Other Developments for Public Companies and Investment Advisers

PANELISTS:

Michael A. Titera
Kevin Bettsteller
Lauren M. Assaf-Holmes

Supreme Court Roundup

PANELISTS:

Lauren M. Blas
Samuel Eckman

The Pitfalls of Litigating in the Press

PANELISTS:

Michael H. Dore
Abbey A. Barrera
Wesley Sze

Enough Already! New Tools to Reduce Incivility

PANELISTS:

Presiding Justice Brian S. Currey
Poonam G. Kumar

Latest Trends & Hot Topics in CA Labor & Employment

PANELISTS:

Cynthia Chen McTernan
Megan Cooney

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 0.25 credit hour may be applied toward the Elimination of Bias requirement, 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the Wellness Competence requirement, 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the Ethics requirement, 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the Civility in the Legal Profession requirement, and 2.75 credit hours may be applied toward the General Practice requirement.

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 6.0 credit hours, of which 2.0 credit hours may be applied toward Ethics and Professionalism, 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward Law Practice Management, and 3.0 credit hours may be applied toward Areas of Professional Practice. These courses are approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of this provider that this activity qualifies for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 3.25 hours of ethics/professionalism.

We discuss the U.S. regulatory and enforcement landscape for crypto and digital assets, including:

What we can expect from DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and state regulators;
Recent criminal and civil enforcement actions against individuals and entities (and why they still matter); and
Other changes that may flow from the new Administration’s crypto policy.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General Category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

PANELISTS:

Stephanie L. Brooker, a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington D.C. office, is Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, and Financial Institutions Practice Groups. During her approximately 25 years in legal practice, Stephanie has been consistently recognized as a leading practitioner in the areas of anti-money laundering compliance and enforcement defense and white collar criminal defense. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie served as a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice. As a DOJ prosecutor, Stephanie served as the Chief of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, investigated a broad range of white collar and other federal criminal matters, tried 32 criminal trials, and briefed and argued criminal appeals. Stephanie also served as the Director of the Enforcement Division and Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the lead U.S. anti-money regulator and enforcement agency. Stephanie is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Jeffrey L. Steiner is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office, where he is Chair of the firm’s Derivatives Practice Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Financial Regulatory practice group. Jeffrey is also the Co-Chair to the firm’s Fintech and Digital Assets Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Financial Institutions, Energy and Public Policy Practice Groups. Jeffrey advises a range of clients, including commercial end-users, financial institutions, dealers, hedge funds, private equity funds, clearinghouses, industry groups and trade associations on regulatory, legislative, enforcement and transactional matters related to OTC and listed derivatives, commodities and securities. Jeffrey also advises a range of clients on issues related to digital assets, cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology, including analyzing and advising on regulatory and enforcement matters relating to their application and use. He regularly works with clients on structuring products involving the use of digital assets and the application of blockchain technology, including digital token issuances and cryptocurrency trading. He also analyzes the cross-border impacts relating to clients’ use of digital currencies and blockchain technology. Jeffrey is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

Sara K. Weed is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and Co-Chair of the Fintech and Digital Assets Practice Group. Sara’s fintech’s practice spans both regulatory and transactional advice for a range of clients, including traditional financial institutions, non-bank financial services companies and technology companies. Sara’s outstanding achievements in private practice have been recognized by various organizations. Most recently, Sara was recognized as a leading lawyer in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners Fintech in the category USA: Nationwide – Fintech Legal: Payments and Lending, with clients describing her as “a very commercially-minded attorney with deep expertise and experience in navigating regulatory issues and relationships in the fintech space.”

Prior to working in private practice, Sara held various roles in the financial services industry, including serving as in-house counsel to IBM’s financial services group and as a policy counsel with a national financial services research organization. She also served as director and counsel with the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks, where she oversaw supervision of non-bank mortgage lenders and brokers, money services businesses, and consumer finance companies. Sara is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Osman Nawaz is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s New York office, and a member of the firm’s Securities Enforcement and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. He advises clients on internal and government investigations and enforcement actions, as well as follow-on civil litigation and regulatory and compliance-related issues.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Os concluded a 14-year career with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). During his time with the SEC, he worked in the agency’s New York Office, serving through multiple administrations and in roles ranging from staff attorney to Assistant Regional Director. Most recently, he was a Senior Officer in the agency’s Division of Enforcement and in national leadership where he led Enforcement’s Complex Financial Instruments Unit, a specialty group focused on complex products and trading involving sophisticated market participants’ structuring, sale, trading and valuation of derivatives, asset-backed securities, and other instruments. Os oversaw high-profile investigations and litigations and professional staff located in seven different offices including the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in the States of New York and Colorado.

Sam Raymond, an experienced investigator and trial lawyer, is Of Counsel in Gibson Dunn’s New York office and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations, Litigation, Anti-Money Laundering, Fintech and Digital Assets, and National Security Groups. As a former federal prosecutor, Sam has a broad-based government enforcement and investigations practice, with a specific focus on investigations and counseling related to anti-money laundering, the Bank Secrecy Act, and sanctions.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Sam was an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York from 2017 to 2024. In that role, Sam tried multiple cases to verdict and prosecuted a broad range of federal criminal violations. He was a member of the team that prosecuted executives at FTX and Alameda Research, including as a member of the trial team in United States v. Bankman-Fried, and was the lead prosecutor in the FTX case on issues related to asset seizure and forfeiture. Sam was also a member of the DOJ team that brought criminal charges against the senior leadership of Hamas for their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. He was a lead prosecutor in one of the first cases ever charging individuals with violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, in a pathbreaking prosecution of executives at a cryptocurrency exchange. Sam is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Please join us for a briefing where we provide an in-depth legal perspective on the critical regulatory compliance issues companies must address when preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and operating as a newly public company. Emphasizing the importance of robust compliance frameworks, we examine key legal risks associated with OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other emerging regulatory concerns such as climate change disclosures and diversity requirements.

This session is designed for legal professionals and executives seeking to mitigate compliance risks and establish a foundation for ongoing regulatory adherence in the post-IPO environment.

Key topics include:

OFAC and AML Compliance: Understanding sanctions, money laundering risks, and the controls necessary to mitigate them.
FCPA Considerations: Navigating anti-bribery and corruption regulations in international operations.
Climate Change Disclosures: Meeting the growing demand for environmental impact reporting.
Diversity and Inclusion Requirements: Addressing stakeholder expectations and legal mandates for diversity in the workplace and boardroom.
Compliance Program Implementation: Considerations and steps for developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance program to minimize risks during the IPO process.
IPO Diligence and Disclosure: Preparing to meet the scrutiny of regulators, investors, and underwriters in the due diligence and disclosure phases.

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PANELISTS:

Cynthia Mabry is a partner in the Houston office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Cynthia concentrates her practice on capital markets, securities, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. She represents public and private entities, investors and underwriters in capital markets and finance transactions, including offerings of equity and debt securities.

Adam Smith is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and serves as co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Practice Group. He is an experienced international lawyer with a focus on international trade compliance and white collar investigations, including federal and state economic sanctions enforcement, CFIUS, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, embargoes, and export and import controls.

Patrick Stokes is a litigation partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Washington, D.C. office. He is the co-chair of the Anti-Corruption and FCPA Practice Group and a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations, National Security, Securities Enforcement, Trials, and Litigation Practice Groups.

Sam Raymond is Of Counsel in the New York office of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations, Litigation, Anti-Money Laundering, Fintech and Digital Assets, and National Security Groups. As a former federal prosecutor, Sam has a broad-based government enforcement and investigations practice, with a specific focus on investigations and counseling related to anti-money laundering, the Bank Secrecy Act, and sanctions.