WilmerHale is proud to sponsor ACI’s flagship conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance in Washington DC. The conference is widely regarded as the premier conference for legal and compliance professionals working in economic sanctions. The 2026 conference will address critical US and international economic sanctions updates, and the newest best practices from speakers across different industries and jurisdictions.
Wednesday, April 29:
Partner Sean Thornton will speak on a session titled "Cartels and FTOs Under the Microscope: Tools for Optimizing Third Party and Supply Chain Screening and Monitoring” at 4:10 p.m. Panelists will discuss the government’s increased focus on cartels and foreign terrorist organizations, when companies are most vulnerable, and practical approaches to risk assessments, third-party due diligence and identifying and addressing supply-chain vulnerabilities.
Thursday, April 30:
Partner Neena Shenai will join a panel discussion titled "CHINA: Predicting and Preparing for the Next Wave of Tariffs, Tech Controls, and High-Risk Sanctions Challenges” at 11:15 a.m. Panelists will examine sector-specific considerations for the energy industry, the cross industry impact of China Russia cooperation and how these dynamics are reshaping compliance programs, risk assessments, screening and third party management. The discussion will also address the Outbound Investment COINS Act and its implications for companies navigating heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Partner David Horn will participate in the Town Hall “Your 6–12 Month Outlook on Sanctions and Export Compliance & Enforcement: Candid Predictions from Former OFAC, BIS and DOJ Officials” at 4:20 p.m. This interactive Q&A session brings together former senior government officials to deliver a candid, insider-level forecast for the next 6-12 months in global sanctions and export compliance and enforcement. The discussion will unpack where major jurisdictions are likely to align–or break apart–on enforcement, licensing and extraterritorial reach and what this means for corporate risk, cross-border operations and compliance strategy.
