Conducting Internal Investigations: Risks and Remedies - LIVE WEBINAR

Corporations are under increasing scrutiny and many companies have been faced with ethical scandals and allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. In addition, in recent years more and more whistleblowers have been coming forward to present allegations of impropriety. Given these trends, knowing how to conduct an effective internal investigation is crucial to protecting your clients or company. Companies need to ensure they have established systems in place to properly investigate allegations of improprieties and misconduct that are raised. Properly conducted, an internal investigation will help to identify risks and remedy potential issues.

This seminar will highlight how to conduct an effective internal investigation. Topics include:

• Determining the nature and scope of an investigation, document retention and confidentiality
• Role of in-house counsel, outside counsel and other experts
• Delivering an effective "Upjohn statement"
• Crafting appropriate interview questions and gathering information from witnesses
• Dealing with risks and ethical dilemmas that arise during an investigation
• Managing the investigation stakeholders appropriately, considering their loyalties and relationships, including senior management
• Preparing a final investigation report and voluntary disclosure considerations

Online registration for this program has closed. If you still wish to attend, please call our office at 401.421.5740.