ACC Northeast and Pierce Atwood Present - Federal Agents at the Door: Practical Tips for the New Enforcement Environment

Pierce Atwood is partnering with the Association of Corporate Counsel Northeast (ACC Northeast) to provide programming tailored to Maine in-house counsel. Our third program of the year will be held virtually on Tuesday, July 15 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. 

This program is pending approval for 1 hour of general Maine CLE credit. Attorneys outside Maine are also encouraged to attend.

Federal agencies are changing their enforcement approach.  There is a significant increase in the possibility that companies will have in-person contact with federal agents, whether directed at the organization, its employees, or its customers.                                           

At the same time, there has been a rise in individuals posing as law enforcement to defraud companies. To assist corporate counsel in planning for such contact, Kathleen Hamann will provide practical advice on preparing for potential visits, assessing demands, and minimizing risks and disruption to company operations.

Key Topics to be Covered:

• The current state of play – why enforcement might visit you
• Agents on site - preparing locations for potential visits:
  • Public vs. private areas and the “plain view” exception
  • Verifying search warrants for accuracy and limitations
  • Arrests and searches incident to arrest
• Assessing document demands, including administrative, civil, and grand jury subpoenas and the differences
• Spotting fakes
• Video and audio recording
• De-escalation and safety considerations

Join Kathleen Hamann, the head of Pierce Atwood’s Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance team, on Tuesday, July 15 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Questions? 

For any questions or comments, please contact Abigail Dyer, marketing coordinator, at adyer@pierceatwood.com.