Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In the latest episode of FCPA Compliance Report, Maria D’Avanzo from Traliant returns to discuss the essential role of outside counsel in FCPA investigations and the challenges that a CCO may face. They believe having trusted counsel with business acumen and commercial knowledge is vital, especially when discovering potential violations outside the initial scope of the investigation. Maria shares her experience working with the CEO and chair of the audit committee and offers excellent tips for compliance professionals learning to trust their gut. The speakers also discuss the importance of self-disclosure and equally applying disciplinary actions across different jurisdictions in misconduct cases. This explosive discussion is full of insights, advice, and best practices, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their organization’s compliance standards. You won’t want to miss it!
Key Highlights:
- Managing Whistleblower Complaints: Next Steps and Importance of Outside Counsel
- FCPA Investigation Best Practices
- Navigating investigations outside of the initial scope
- Navigating Compliance Decision-Making
- Internal Disciplinary Processes and Corporate Compliance
- Supervised learning and DOJ cooperation challenges
- The decision (or not) to self-disclose
Resources:
Maria D’Avanzo on LinkedIn
Tom Fox
