1:00
Welcome and Introduction
Peter R. Rich

1:10
The Call from the Government
Hon. Tom Corbett, Robert R. Leight, Sharon L. Potter

This session will cover best practices for handling criminal investigations, learn how to streamline communications with the Government and your employees and how to help minimize exposure to negative press and criminal charges.

2:00
The Ethics Hotline Call
Robert R. Leight, Julian E. Neiser, Sharon L. Potter, Peter R. Rich 

The stakes are high when a company’s reputation is at risk. A poorly conducted internal investigation can leave a company vulnerable to potential litigation. During this session, we will discuss best practices for ethical complaint intake, structuring an investigation, complaint resolution and how to evaluate the effectiveness of the complaint process.

2:50
Break

3:00
The #MeToo Call: Workplace Harassment in the Post-Weinstein Era
Carrie M. Harris, Peter R. Rich

Over the past year, stories of sexual harassment have dominated the media and employers are being judged for the way they handled harassment accusations. During this session, learn best practices for creating a workplace culture that does not tolerate harassment for preventing harassment and for coordinating an effective approach when a complaint is made.

3:50
Whether or Not "The Call" Comes: Board Engagement and the Importance of Effective Compliance Programs
Laura Ragozzino, Esq. (Woodland Strategies, LLC), Ronald W. Schuler

Compliance programs have evolved significantly from their origin as simple policy statements aimed at protecting companies from criminal liability related to their employees' actions. Whether you are building the first compliance program at a new tech startup or reevaluating an existing program at a large, publicly traded organization, this session will provide insights on how to navigate the complex compliance arena. Join us in discussing what compliance programs look like today and how this is influenced by regulators and industry dynamics.