The role of the in-house counsel continues to transform to meet new challenges in relation to the COVID-19 crisis, an increasingly global economy, financial turmoil and continually changing new technologies. It is essential for all in-house counsel to be informed of the latest developments and to possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing the legal and practical business matters of corporate law departments, while adding value to the enterprise.

WilmerHale Partner Stephanie Avakian will participate as a panelist during the session “Hot Topics in Internal Investigations and White Collar.” The panel will address new trends on the enforcement horizon; crisis management tips in the wake of a potential enforcement action (including DOJ, SEC and the new Treasury Regs and whistleblower power); government expectations including cooperation and compliance program, including data analytics; ransomware and how to navigate the government actors; and multi-jurisdictional, parallel investigations including with foreign jurisdictions and the multi-lateral development banks.