

USA - 14 April 2021
Gathering of 200+ In-house Counsel, Head of Risk & Compliance, Compliance Managers, Law Firm Partners and Law Tech Professionals.
Legal. AI. Technology. Risk. Security. Data Privacy. Governance. Compliance.
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ABOUT THE EVENT
The Governance, Risk & Compliance ConfEx, USA – Online Event aims to bring together 200+ In-house Counsel, Head of Risk & Compliance, Compliance Managers, Law Firm Partners and Law Tech Professionals. They will come together to educate, learn, network and inspire.
Testimonials

Pleasure
it was a pleasure to participate in this event. I hope you’ll invite me back again next year!
Laura Martino
Associate General Counsel, Compliance & Privacy, Global Jet Capital

Great Platform
It’s a great platform to bring people from diverse and different legal fields. The fact that you mix and infuse the different people with diverse perspectives gives us a very enriching experience.
Aditi Chopra
Senior Attorney Corporate, External & Legal Affairs, Microsoft Corporation

Glad
Glad to be a part of Singapore ConfEx and great to hear from so many knowledgeable people during the day both delegates and speakers alike!
Mark Langsbury
Director of Sales UK & Europe, ContractPodAi
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Agenda
* Program is subject to change without notice
08:55 AM – 09:00 AM (PST)
Opening Remarks
09:00 AM – 09:29 AM (PST)
Keynote Address 1
What Will GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Look Like in 2021? An Anticipation Scenario
Compliance teams face challenging times ahead with increasing regulation, the new normal and an expectation that they will prevent crime without inhibiting the customer experience. The pace of change continues and 2021 looks like being no exception. We should expect to continue to see significant increase in digital transformation in terms of AI, automation and simplification of compliance-related processes.
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Machine Learning System (MLS) for regulatory management
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Predictive Analytics (PA) for risk assessment
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Optimizing compliance with AI-driven chatbots
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Driving efficiency & compliance with RPA tools
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Growing demand for remote audits
Manny Sahota
Chief Compliance Officer, Microsoft
Felix Leno
Chief Risk Officer,
Piermont Bank
09:30 AM – 10:31 AM (PST)
Joint Case Study Presentation
(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)
Corporate Governance in COVID-19: Cybersecurity and Technology Considerations
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What are our organizations’ top five cybersecurity risks?
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How are we managing these risks?
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How is security governance managed?
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In the event of a serious breach, has management developed a robust response protocol?
Karen Lee Lust
Partner, Data Compliance,
Reed Smith LLP
Kristi Davidson
VP, Associate General Counsel, Movado Group, Inc
Jessica Cassidy Katz
Senior Data Governance Counsel, Whole Foods Market
10:56 AM – 11:25 AM (PST)
Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(Service Provider makes Exclusive Case Study Presentation)
Overcoming Language Barriers in Compliance and Risk Management Activities
Jen Farnham
Legal Business Development Director Park IP,
A Welocalize Company
Alex Yanishevsky
Senior Manager, AI Deployments
Welocalize
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11:30 AM – 11:45 AM (PST)
Virtual Q&A Session
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
Meetings: Networking Lounge & Exhibition Area
12:00 PM – 12:23 PM (PST)
Joint Case Study Presentation
(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)
Innovative Techniques for Reducing Legal Spend in the Post COVID-19 World
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Focusing on areas like legal operations, streamlining data privacy compliance and E-discovery activities
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Leveraging technology to automate legal activities and tasks
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Utilizing policies and procedures to drive real change in their legal department
Mark Henriques
Partner,
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
12:25 PM – 01:43 PM (PST)
Joint Case Study Presentation
(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)
Beyond the Allegation: How to Effectively Conduct Compliance Investigations
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Review actions you can take now to prepare for an investigation
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Examine crucial steps to take during an investigation
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The different levels of investigations you should set up.
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Discuss post-investigation best practices
Reagan Demas
Partner,
Baker & McKenzie
Jeffrey Amato
Partner,
Winston & Strawn LLP
Shana Cochrane Smith
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, NII Holdings, Inc.
Petra Seawell
Compliance Officer,
Heal
Maria Piontkovska
Associate,
Baker & McKenzie
01:45 PM – 02:00 PM (PST)
Virtual Q&A Session
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM (PST)
Joint Case Study Presentation
(General Counsel/Law firm Partner/Service Provider: Everyone speaks for about 10 mins.)
Vendor Risk Management: Empower Visibility Early and Often for an Effective and Efficient Program
Managing third-party risk for your organization is increasingly becoming more urgent with today’s environmental and geopolitical challenges, business continuity issues and regulatory demands.
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Utilize the best methods for detecting vendor risk exposure
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Develop effective strategies for addressing higher-risk vendors
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Implement ongoing oversight utilizing metrics and alerts from external intelligence
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Leverage ongoing monitoring to keep your finger on the pulse of vendor security risks
Allison Levy
Chief Privacy Officer - Americas, Flight Centre Travel Group
Mayra Alexandra Cavazos
Director, Lead Privacy Compliance, MetLife
Laura Martino
Associate General Counsel, Compliance & Privacy,
Global Jet Capital
Natasha Williams
Senior Manager,
Global Compliance,
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Zunma Nwosu
Corporate Compliance & Ethics Counsel, Lidl LLC
04:00 PM – 04:20 PM (PST)
Virtual Q&A Session & Thank You Note
*There can be a slight change in the time provided in the agenda above
** Please be present for a session 10 minutes before the start time