In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Kim Urbanchuk, chief ethics and compliance counsel at Parsons, to the show.
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Charles Thomas Market Planning Director for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. In this episode we take a look at the current state of risk areas around third parties, the convergence of risk solutions and future developments in 3rd party risk solutions.
Highlights include:
- What are the top issues clients have faced over the past 12 months?
- What are the key trends in international ABC enforcement?
- What is the convergence of compliance, mixing ABC with supply chain, procurement, sanctions and other regimes?
- What is the increased focus on third parties and the risks posed by such relationships?
Resources
Charles Thomas on LinkedIn
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
The Past, Present, & Future of Monitoring with Rod Rosenstein
Affiliated Monitors Managing Director Don Stern hosts an engaging conversation with the Former Deputy Attorney General, King & Spalding’s Rod Rosenstein, and Affiliated Monitors Managing Director Eric Feldman as they conclude a two-part podcast on “The Past, Present, & Future of Compliance and Independent Monitoring.”
In part two, the trio shifts their focus to independent monitoring. People have some misconceptions about monitoring. Most companies don’t particularly welcome having a monitor. They view it as intrusive. They view it as — in some cases — unnecessary.
Historically, prosecutors (including the Department of Justice) are not necessarily focused on what happens after there’s a conviction. You get the result; you move on to the next investigation. What happens to the company? Does it really get the message, and has it made changes? Have prosecutors become more focused on what happens after the conviction, and if so, why?
The first question is: how do you determine whether there’s a need for a monitor? And that really focuses on the issue that has been identified, which is that the purpose shouldn’t be punitive. The monitor is not intended to be a form of punishment. It’s supposed to be prospective.
Then second question is: what is the scope of responsibilities of the monitor? A company may have made a mistake in one area. Do we give them monitor authority over that area alone, or do we broaden the authority of the monitor?
The Past, Present, & Future of Compliance with Rod Rosenstein
Affiliated Monitors Managing Director Don Stern hosts an engaging conversation with the Former Deputy Attorney General, King & Spalding’s Rod Rosenstein, and Affiliated Monitors Managing Director Eric Feldman as they commence a two-part podcast on “The Past, Present and Future of Compliance and Independent Monitoring.”
In part one, the trio looks at compliance, with a particular focus on the DOJ guidance as it has been articulated over the past two years. The panel discusses where compliance is now, where it is headed, and what companies might do to prepare for the closer look that they might receive from increased DOJ scrutiny under the current administration. In two weeks, the panel will return for part two, where they will shift their attention to monitoring. As is our “Integrity Through Compliance” tradition, Rod and Eric will share their key takeaways on
compliance:
Rod
1. Investing in compliance brings a positive return on investment
2. Compliance is about culture and not just the written rules
3. Compliance policies need to be reviewed on a regular basis
Eric
1. Compliance programs should be based on actual risks of your company
2. Take a strong look at how and whether the company is incentivizing the right kind of behavior.
Mikhail Reider-Gordon and Eric Feldman come together for the second half of a two part series on independent monitoring. Today, they discuss the ongoing trends and make a few predictions for the future.
This podcast focuses on the role of an independent monitor. You will hear from two of AMI’s experts in corporate compliance and ethics, Senior Vice President, Eric Feldman and Managing Director, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, provide practical advice about the benefits of having an independent monitor.
This podcast introduces you to Joseph K. West, Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the law firm of Duane Morris. The discussion focuses on the proven benefits of having a diverse workforce, as well as the commitment necessary to make diversity and inclusion a critical component of your organization. AMI’s Managing Directors Brenda Morris and Dionne Lomax are your hosts.
Resources:
https://www.duanemorris.com/
On this episode of “Integrity Through Compliance: AMI’s Business Success Series” you will be introduced to Jennifer Newton, CEO and Founder of the National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc. hosted by AMI’s Managing Directors, Brenda Morris and Dionne Lomax. Newton discusses the origin of the organization, which was founded in 2019. The non-profit association is dedicated to the professional development of African-American compliance and risk management professionals. Members of NABCRMP represent corporations, financial institutions, law firms, accountants, consulting firms, government agencies, trade associations, universities and non-profit organizations.
Resources:
NABCRMP website: https://www.nabcrmp.org
Our debut episode features Vin DiCianni, President and Founder of Affiliated Monitors, Inc. and Gerald Coyne, Managing Director, State Monitoring Services, as they explain the future of telehealth and home healthcare during a pandemic and beyond.
Founded in 2004, Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (“AMI”) was the first company in the United States to focus on providing top-quality, independent integrity monitoring and assessment services across a wide range of regulated industries and professions. Monitoring and independent assessments are our only business.