Date Event Location
January 28, 2008 ECOA - In the Bull's Eye: Representing the Corporate TargetWest Legalworks™ presents In the Bull's Eye: Representing the Corporate Target. In this advanced workshop, our distinguished faculty of former government prosecutors and regulators will give you practical advice on counseling your client through an internal investigation. Hear from seasoned attorneys who have been on both sides of a high-profile investigation and who will speak candidly about what you should and shouldn't do throughout the entire process. Benefit from their real-life experiences and walk away with effective strategies for conducting internal investigations and minimizing the wrath of the government. Boston, MA
January 16-18, 2008 ECOA - European Business Ethics Conference 2008This 1½-day conference will once again bring together those who are responsible for their organisation's business ethics and compliance programs. You will share with your peers practical information and experiences relating to current best practices. The meeting follows up on the last conference held in Brussels in January 2007. New Orleans, LA
February 8, 2008 ECOA - In the Bull's Eye: Representing the Corporate TargetWest Legalworks™ presents In the Bull's Eye: Representing the Corporate Target. In this advanced workshop, our distinguished faculty of former government prosecutors and regulators will give you practical advice on counseling your client through an internal investigation. Hear from seasoned attorneys who have been on both sides of a high-profile investigation and who will speak candidly about what you should and shouldn't do throughout the entire process. Benefit from their real-life experiences and walk away with effective strategies for conducting internal investigations and minimizing the wrath of the government. Minneapolis, MN
January 28, 2008 ECOA - In the Bull's Eye: Representing the Corporate TargetWest Legalworks™ presents In the Bull's Eye: Representing the Corporate Target. In this advanced workshop, our distinguished faculty of former government prosecutors and regulators will give you practical advice on counseling your client through an internal investigation. Hear from seasoned attorneys who have been on both sides of a high-profile investigation and who will speak candidly about what you should and shouldn't do throughout the entire process. Benefit from their real-life experiences and walk away with effective strategies for conducting internal investigations and minimizing the wrath of the government. Austin, TX
Mar. 11-12, 2008 The Conference Board - Business Ethics and Compliance ConferenceThis year's twentieth anniversary conference will feature sessions that review the recent past and identify emerging trends in the field. Sessions will assess the role and value of in-house surveys; what you need to know now about attorney-client privilege; practical advice on engaging senior leadership as well as how to handle ethics and compliance offenses at the top of the organization. Special attention will be given to new and innovative codes of conduct; ways to tackle global risk assessments; training and communications for your Board and ways to effectively reach your next generation of employees. San Diego, CA
May 7-9, 2008 ECOA - Sponsoring Partner ForumThough restricted to Sponsoring Partner (SP) representatives and associates, the ECOA's SP Forum continues to grow in size and prominence. Roundtable discussions, held on the first day of the forum, are a distinctive feature that highlights topics of universal relevance and strategic importance, while ensuring that SP members can collaborate in an intimate and collegial setting. Among the roundtable topics we plan to feature in Scottsdale are:Strategies for empowering the chief ethics and compliance officer; Helping your board become knowledgeable about–and an informed ally of–your E and C program Scottsdale, AZ
April 8-9, 2008   The Conference Board - Business Ethics and Compliance ConferenceThis year's twentieth anniversary conference will feature sessions that review the recent past and identify emerging trends in the field. Sessions will assess the role and value of in-house surveys; what you need to know now about attorney-client privilege; practical advice on engaging senior leadership as well as how to handle ethics and compliance offenses at the top of the organization. Special attention will be given to new and innovative codes of conduct; ways to tackle global risk assessments; training and communications for your Board and ways to effectively reach your next generation of employees. New York, NY
June 1-4, 2008 SCCE - Conference for Effective Compliance Systems in Higher EducationThe conference for effective compliance systems in higher education serves to provide an opportunity for those in compliance to gather with peers for the purpose of discussing emerging issues, sharing best practices, and building valuable relationships.  The field of institutional compliance within the realm of higher education is both unique and complex, thus the program's content is geared toward the seasoned compliance professional, the fledging compliance professional, and all those in between; and focuses on the wide array of areas affecting higher education. Austin, TX
June 9-13, 2008 ECOA - Managing Ethics in OrganizationsSince 1995, nearly 750 ethics and compliance officers and others have completed the five-day CBE and EOA course Managing Ethics and Organizations (MEO). Over the years, the course, designed and presented in collaboration with Bentley College, has provided attendees with practical advice and tools for creating and managing an effective ethics and compliance initiative. I am pleased to announce that we have completed a review and update of the course. At the beginning of each program we change the agenda while retaining the best of what has made the program so successful. Waltham, MA
September 14-17, 2008 SCCE - Compliance and Ethics InstituteCompliance and ethics is one of the fastest growing professions in corporate America. Almost every company has implemented a compliance and ethics program or is in the process of doing so. One expert recently estimated that there are approximately 250,000 professionals in the field. Given the fast pace of change, this new profession is facing major challenges in providing the resources needed to develop and manage effective compliance and ethics programs. Chicago, IL
September 23-26, 2008 ECOA - Annual ConferenceThe ECOA conference is the largest multi-industry gathering of corporate ethics and compliance practitioners. Sessions will be led by prominent subject matter experts and experienced ethics and compliance officers. Conference sessions address the latest issues and provide opportunities for the exchange of innovative ideas and practical, proven methods for implementing and maintaining successful ethics, compliance and business conduct programs. Orlando, FL
Nov 4-7, 2008 BSR - 2008 Conference New York, NY