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T36 - Compliance In a Time of Change: Updates and Outlook

Recorded On: 10/21/2025

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In this dynamic one-hour session, seasoned experts will provide a rapid-fire overview of the key regulatory developments that will shape the compliance landscape in 2026. With just eight minutes on the clock for each issue, speakers will dive into a critical compliance area--from the evolving FCPA landscape to the impact of new executive orders on government contractors--and provide practical tips for remaining compliant in the face of continued upheaval. This session is a must-attend for anyone seeking foresight to future-proof their organization and stay ahead of the curve in 2026.


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T31 - The Important Role of Contract Analysis and Risk Assessment in M&A
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Recorded 10/21/2025  |  60 minutes Contract review plays a critical role in mergers and acquisitions. While often overlooked or underrated, pre- and post-transaction analysis of contracts can help organizations evaluate their target’s financial position, fulfill notice requirements, understand and mitigate risks, and streamline business integration. In sharing a mock scenario derived from real-world transactions, this session will explain how legal teams can leverage contract analysis in M&A to properly value the target, uncover provisions that impact value or require additional actions, identify overlaps in the parties’ contract portfolios, and ensure parties are aligned across risk tolerance and standards.
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Amy Chai

AGC & Director of Advocacy Initiatives

Association of Corporate Counsel

Amy Chai serves as associate general counsel and director of advocacy initiatives at ACC. In this role, she oversees ACC’s global advocacy efforts on issues of concern to the in-house legal profession, such as legal professional privilege and multi-jurisdictional practice. Prior to ACC, Chai held advocacy roles at the National Association of Home Builders and the US Chamber of Commerce.

Wesley Carrington

Assistant General Counsel, Trade Compliance

John Deere

Gray Stratton

Managing Partner, Houston Office

DLA Piper

Gray Stratton is a civil litigator and former senior counsel in the SEC Enforcement Division with deep experience in representing businesses and professionals in government investigations and litigation.

For over two decades, Gray has successfully defended his clients in litigation and investigations, including cases brought by private parties, the SEC, DOJ, state attorneys general, shareholders, and whistleblowers relating to conduct in the US and around the world. Gray is experienced in guiding clients through multi-front securities, fraud, accounting, and bribery cases. Among his clients are public and private businesses and officers, directors, and professionals in the securities, private equity, accounting, energy, life sciences, technology, financial services, industrial, and logistics sectors.

Gray maintains an active advisory practice covering compliance risks and policies, internal controls, accounting, investment funds, and securities laws.

Before entering private practice, Gray served in the Division of Enforcement at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, where he led investigations and enforcement proceedings concerning foreign bribery, financial fraud, investment advisors, insider trading and market manipulation. While with the Commission, he was involved in several high-profile civil and criminal actions that arose from the SEC's investigations of Tyco International Ltd., Refco Inc. and Cendant Corporation. For his work in the Tyco case, Gray was awarded the Enforcement Division Director's Award for outstanding contribution to the enforcement of the federal securities laws.

Dawn Kimmich

Associate General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

Delta Airlines

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