ABA CJS Hong Kong Conference - Global Investigations and Compliance

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As many readers know, I am heavily involved in planning international white collar crime conferences with the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section.  These have become wonderful learning and networking opportunities for those with an interest in the many issues in the field that transcend national boundaries. 

I’m excited to announce the next international conference offering will occur on April 5, 2017 in Hong Kong.  The event will focus on Global Investigations and Compliance:  From Regulatory Trends to Leveraging Innovation and Technology.  I expect this conference to be a wonderful compliment to the successful Global White Collar Crime Institute the American Bar Association held in Shanghai in 2015.  If you attended the Shanghai event, I hope you will join us again and reconnect with the many colleagues and contacts you established at that earlier conference.  If you were not in attendance in Shanghai, I hope you will join us in Hong Kong and be introduced to the growing network of international professionals making these American Bar Association white collar conferences an important part of their network. 

Seating is limited for this event, and I hope you will register today to reserve your spot (click here to register).  I look forward to seeing many of you in April. 

Official ABA Event Description

PwC Hong Kong and the American Bar Association are hosting a full day seminar with four robust panel discussions followed by a networking reception.  The panel sessions will focus on a number of pertinent topics, such as exploring regulatory updates, international investigations, navigating cross-jurisdictional issues in Southeast Asia, and the future of blockchain technology in compliance programs.  The content for these panels will be delivered by leading experts, including prominent attorneys in the US and Asia, US regulators, consulting professionals, corporate executives, professors, and others.  The target attendees for this event are international and Hong Kong/China based legal and corporate professionals focused on white collar crime and compliance.

Topics include:
· Regulatory Update: Recent Trends in Enforcement
· Current State of International Investigations
· Navigating Cross-Jurisdictional Issues in the South Asian Market
· Block-chain Technology: What does it mean for the Future of 
Compliance Programs?


More information here.

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