The FCPA Compliance Report is a long-running podcast focused on compliance and business ethics, particularly the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Hosted by Tom Fox, known as the Voice of Compliance, it features conversations with compliance practitioners, government officials, lawyers, and business leaders. Each episode explores practical issues, enforcement trends, and best practices in corporate compliance. It is aimed at compliance professionals seeking expert insight into anti-corruption and ethics topics.
Episodes
Voluntary Disclosure In 2026: Risk, Reward, And Uncertainty
In this episode, Tom Fox cross-posted an ACI webinar he moderated on voluntary self-disclosure. He was joined by James Tillen, Dr. Hemma Lomax, and Daniel Sibille, each bringing a distinct but complementary perspective on voluntary self-disclosure and DOJ corporate enforcement strategy. This topic and others will be discussed at the ACI National FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference on Decemb
ACI FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast Series, Hemma Lomax
In this episode of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast series, Dr. Hemma Lomax discusses her panel, “Global Anti-Corruption Risk Assessment Masterclass: Building a Best-in-Class Risk-Based Compliance Program for 2027 and Creating a Single View of Compliance Risk: Leveraging AI to Connect Disparate Data Sources, Identify Emerging Risks, and Strength
ACI FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast Series, Zoe Poulson
In this episode of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast series, Anik Shah discusses her panel, “Keeping Compliance Relevant When Enforcement Feels Uncertain: Reinforcing the Value of Ethics and Integrity in Business Operations” Some of the issues she discusses in this podcast and his panel presentation are:
How to manage compliance in an era of great
ACI FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast Series, Anik Shah
In this episode of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast series, Anik Shah discusses his panel, “Keeping Compliance Relevant When Enforcement Feels Uncertain: Reinforcing the Value of Ethics and Integrity in Business Operations.” Some of the issues he discusses in this podcast and his panel presentation are:
What happens to compliance when the regulators c
ACI FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast Series, Lamia Matta
In this episode of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast series, Lamia Matta discusses her panel at the pre-conference workshop event, “The Compliance Crisis Simulation: Managing a High-Pressure Global Bribery Investigation From Allegation to Resolution.” Some of the issues she discusses in this podcast and her presentation are:
Her workshop will be a comp
ACI FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast Series, Daniel Sibille
In this episode of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference 2026 Speaker Preview Podcast series, Daniel Sibille discusses his panel, “The Next Generation of Risk in Brazil: Third Parties, Intermediaries, Public Procurement, Cartels, and Beyond.” Some of the issues he discusses in this podcast and his presentation are:
How do you design and implement solutions in this dynamic geopolitical
Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson with US Attorney David Metcalf
In this episode, Tom Fox cross-posts an episode of Red Flag Rising featuring U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf, joined by co-hosts Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson.
David Metcalf, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, brings a practical, business-aware perspective on fraud enforcement and corporate compliance, shaped by experience both in gove
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: John Capodice on Disaster Recovery’s Blind Spot: Planning for Access
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Steph Holmes on Managing the Long Tail of Hotline Reports
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back his friend and colleague Steph Holmes of EQS Group. They take a deep dive into the “long tail” of hotline/whistleblower reports and why retaliation risk persists after an investigation closes, serving as a key indicator of organizational culture.
Holmes recommends starting with a retaliation-specific risk assessment, especially as EU whistleblower rules shif
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: Rob Borse on AI in Emergency Management
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: Susan Anderson on an Animal-Inclusive Disaster Response
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: Adam Lee on Making the Case for Resilience in Healthcare
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: Amy Forsythe on Crisis Leadership and Media Communication
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Dr. Joseph Colaco Reducing Hurricane Damage in Houston’s High-Rise Environment
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
IIA President Anthony Pugliese on the IIA’s Expanding Role in AI, Cybersecurity, and Geopolitical Risk
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Anthony Pugliese, President and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.
We begin with the IIA’s global footprint, with boards in 122 countries; its role in setting internal audit standards; certifications, including the Certified Internal Auditor credential with about 225,000 holders; and education. Pugliese describes how internal audit is shifting from pr
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: James Caron on Lessons from Winter Storm Uri
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: Mike Mulligan on Lessons from Harvey
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there’s no better place. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professionals will
Natural Disaster Expo 2026 Speaker Series: Leading Through a Disaster: Dalton Rice on Lessons from Back-to-Back 1000-year Floods
Welcome to Natural Disasters Expo Houston! For its fifth year, Natural Disasters Expo USA comes back to Houston on October 14–15, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. And there's no better place for it. This city knows what it takes to prepare for disasters, respond, and rebuild afterward.
For two days, industry leaders, government agencies, first responders, and resilience professiona
From Prosecutor to White Collar Lawyer to CCO and Back: Mike Koenig
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Mike Koenig to talk about his career and his recent move back to private practice after a 5-year stint at JBS. Mike is one of the few folks to move from private practice to an in-house CCO role, then back to private practice.
Mike began by reviewing his career, from 25 years in private practice and a 2003 DOJ Fraud Section stint prosecuting corporate fraud to bec
Natural Disaster Expo Houston: Preparedness, Resilience, and Business-to-Government Networking
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Jack Moss, CEO & Board Member at Fortem International, to discuss the Natural Disaster Expo series and the upcoming Houston event (October 14–15). Moss explains the expo evolved from a UK Flood Expo launched about 10 years ago and expanded in the U.S. after interest from major agencies and stakeholders, including FEMA, Homeland Security, NASA, and NOAA, first in M
Michelle Tavares on Why Compliance Teams Need EB-5 on Their Radar
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Michelle Tavares, a former federal government forensic accountant and former USCIS EB-5 compliance officer who helped rewrite the EB-5 statute into the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA).
Tavares explains EB-5 as an investor visa program where foreign nationals invest $1,000,000 (or $800,000 in a TEA) in U.S. projects that must create jobs, and she describes how EB-5
9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later: Part 6: John Lee Dumas - “I Knew I Was Going to War”
Ed. Note-Five years ago, I looked back on 9/11 in a 20 year retrospective. This week is the 25th anniversary of that event. I am rerunning this award winning podcast series so that we never forget.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Tom Fox and guests look back on the tragic event and what it meant for them personally, as well as how it impacted the world of complian
9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later: Part 5: Scott Moritz – It Changed Overnight
Ed. Note: Five years ago, Tom Fox looked back on 9/11 in a 20-year retrospective. This week is the 25th anniversary of that event. We will be rerunning this award-winning podcast so we never forget.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Tom Fox and guests look back on the tragic event and what it meant for them personally, as well as how it impacted the world of compliance. Today,
9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later: Part 4: Eric Feldman – A Wake Up Call
Ed. Note: Five years ago, Tom Fox looked back on 9/11 in a 20-year retrospective. This week is the 25th anniversary of that event. We will be rerunning this award-winning podcast so we never forget.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Tom Fox and guests look back on the tragic event and what it meant for them personally, as well as how it impacted the world of compliance. Today
9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later: Part 3: Alex Dill – Patriot Act: The AML Response to Terrorist Threats
Ed. Note: Five years ago, Tom Fox looked back on 9/11 in a 20-year retrospective. This week is the 25th anniversary of that event. We will be rerunning this award-winning podcast so we never forget.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Tom Fox and guests look back on the tragic event and what it meant for them personally, as well as how it impacted the world of compliance. Today
9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later: Part 2: Juan Zarate - The Treasury Department Responds
Ed. Note-Five years ago, I looked back on 9/11 in a 20 year retrospective. This week is the 25th anniversary of that event. I am rerunning this award winning podcast so that we never forget.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Tom Fox and guests look back on the tragic event and what it meant for them personally, as well as how it impacted the world of compliance. Jua
9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later: Part 1: Gabe Hidalgo - Needing to Make a Difference
Ed. Note-Five years ago, I looked back on 9/11 in a 20 year retrospective. This week is the 25th anniversary of that event. I am rerunning this award winning podcast so that we never forget.
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Tom Fox and guests look back on the tragic event and what it meant for them personally, as well as how it impacted the world of compliance. Tom
Mara Senn on AI-Native, Human-in-the-Loop Investigations for Compliance
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Mara Senn, founder and CEO of Ethakos, about her path from big law and a decade as a partner at Arnold & Porter to anti-corruption work at the Kleptocracy Initiative, investigations at the World Bank, and in-house leadership roles at Fortune 500 medical device and pharma companies.
Senn explains she built the Ethakos compliance investigations platform using “vibe
Charisma Doesn’t Scale, Controls Do: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso
In this episode, I take things in a very different direction. Last week I did a 5-part blog post series on leadership lessons from the hit TV show Ted Lasso. I took those 5 blog posts and fed them into Notebook LM. What came out, in the AI voices of Timothy and Fiona, is what I posted for this podcast.
Timothy and Fiona use Ted Lasso characters as operational profiles to show why e
Data Analytics in Compliance: Lessons from Scoular
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Vince Walden, CEO of konaAI, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. Vince is well known for his leadership in data analytics, machine learning, and AI, and we take a deep dive into all of these topics through the lens of the Scoular FCPA Enforcement action.
The Scoular case is a unique learning tool for using data analytics, machine learning, and AI fo
The Berko Verdict with Mike Volkov
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back his good friend and colleague Mike Volkov and takes a deep dive into the Asante Berko FCPA guilty verdict.
They question why Berko went to trial given the strength of the case, discuss the power of recorded statements like requests to use private email, and highlight Goldman Sachs compliance personnel as corroborating witnesses after the firm stopped the tra
Matt Ellis Wrap-Up from Cartels, FTO Risk, and Corporate Compliance Conference
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Matt Ellis of Miller & Chevalier to recap ACI’s inaugural two-day Cartel Conference in Washington, DC, highlighting an unusually collaborative, high-energy atmosphere around emerging cartel/TCO/FTO compliance risks in Latin America.
They discuss DOJ’s Scoular FCPA action as illustrating the long tail of enforcement and a high bar for managing cartel-related
The Business Case for Going Back into Venezuela with Loren Steffy
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes back former Houston Chronicle business columnist Loren Steffy to discuss the business aspects of returning to Venezuela.
Loren Steffy has spent much of his career analyzing the energy industry and the challenges of oil and gas development. On Venezuela, he argues that Trum
The Scoular FCPA Enforcement Action: Customs Bribes, Cartel Links, and New Compliance Expectations
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes back Matt Ellis to discuss a newly announced FCPA enforcement action involving Scoular Company.
The case invoiced about $400,000 in payments labeled as “reinspection fees” to Mexican customs and food inspectors to move agricultural goods across the Mexico–U.S. border. bord
AI in Compliance and Eastward AI’s Continuous Risk “Reality Check”
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes back Gerry Zack, and they discuss the growing use of AI in compliance and the launch of Eastward AI.
Zack says many organizations are uncertain and paralyzed, while others range from using ChatGPT at a basic level to building or buying specialized tools rather than seeking
Managing Compliance and National Security Risks When Doing Business in the DRC, Part 2
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes David Simon, Partner at Foley & Lardner; Jack Korba, Of Counsel at Foley & Lardner; and Olivier Bustin, a Partner at Pinsent Masons, to discuss doing business in and with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is the second part of a two-part series on this topic, in which they present a detailed approach to evaluating and managing travel to a high-risk
Managing Compliance and National Security Risks When Doing Business in the DRC, Part 1
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes David Simon, Partner at Foley & Lardner; Jack Korba, Of Counsel at Foley & Lardner; and Olivier Bustin, a Partner at Pinsent Masons, to talk about doing business in and with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is the first part of a two-part series on this topic. The guests present a detailed approach to evaluating and managing travel into a high-risk
Data Defensibility: The Foundation of AI Readiness with George Tziahanas
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes George Tziahanas, VP of Compliance and Associate General Counsel at Archive360, who brings a practical legal and governance perspective to the challenges of AI and data governance.
George argues that organizations must go beyond simply storing data and instead prove their integrity, lineage, provenance, and accountability so the data is defensible for compliance
Leading with Invitation: Communications, Leadership, and Compliance with Dr. Dennis Cummins
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Dr. Dennis Cummins to discuss his latest book, Invitational Selling: The Human Connection Advantage. Dr. Cummins is a renowned expert in the field of invitational selling, with extensive experience presenting and selling from the stage globally. He discovered that prioritizing conversations and genuine connections over high-pressure sales tactics not only aligned
Matt Ellis on Cartels, FTO Risk, and Corporate Compliance in Latin America
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Matt Ellis of Miller & Chevalier about the ACI “Cartels, TCOs and Compliance in Latin America” forum (July 20–21, Washington, DC) and why cartel/TCO/FTO risk is a timely 2026 compliance priority.
Ellis describes the Trump administration’s focus on cartels, fentanyl, China’s influence, and the expanded enforcement toolkit—FCPA guidance linking to cartel activity,
Report from Compliance Week 2026 on AI Sessions
In this episode, Tom Fox takes a solo turn behind the mic to report on the AI tracks from the recently concluded Compliance Week 2026 conference.
He highlights two AI tracks: practical “creative” uses, including live demonstrations by Hemma Lomax creating PowerPoint content and Roxanne Petraeus creating video content, and the more critical compliance focus on AI governance, oversight, and account
Building a Life Sciences Compliance Law Firm with Edye Edens
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Edye Edens about launching her Life Sciences Law Group (“Eedee Law”) after years of contracting in life sciences compliance across multiple firms.
Edye explains she founded the firm to better align her practice with supporting clinical trial sites, vendors, and academia, which often lack the budgets and in-house legal resources of sponsors and CROs. She describes
Awakening the Advocate: Matt Friedman on Fighting Modern Slavery and Building Corporate Action
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Matt Friedman, founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, to discuss his book “Awakening the Advocate,” which explains his career in the fight against human trafficking.
Matt tells his journey through survivor/NGO stories, traces his personal journey from a shy child in Connecticut to 35 years of anti-slavery work across 35+ countries, and shows that ordinary people can
Vince Walden on AI, Digital Assistants, and ROI at Compliance Week 2026
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Vince Walden, President of konaAI, to discuss his two panels at Compliance Week 2026 and the state of AI in compliance.
For the panel on AI and the compliance workforce, Vince argues jobs are generally safe because AI is best deployed as “digital assistants” (not digital employees) that handle repetitive tasks like data pulls and third-party due diligence, while
Judicial Discretion, Sentencing Advocacy, and a Proactive Compliance Model: Joseph De Gregorio - Part 2
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes former Wall Street trader Joseph De Gregorio, who was federally convicted and now applies a “compliance rebuild” methodology to demonstrate genuine remediation under legal scrutiny. This is Part 2 of a two-part podcast series.
In Part 2, we cover how federal judges exercise broad discretion despite sentencing guidelines and often form views before the court based
From DOJ’s 7 Compliance Pillars to Sentencing Mitigation: Joseph De Gregorio’s Compliance Rebuild Framework - Part 1
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes former Wall Street trader Joseph De Gregorio, who was federally convicted and now applies a “compliance rebuild” methodology to demonstrate genuine remediation under legal scrutiny. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast series.
Using the Matthew Bowyer illegal sports betting case, Joseph explains the federal pre-sentence interview and pre-sentence report (PSR) pro
Buying Blind: AI Procurement Risks Ethics with Jessica Tillipman
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Jessica Tillipman, Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies; Government Contracts Advisory Council Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Government Contracts Law, Practice & Policy. We take a deep dive into federal procurement and compliance.
We begin with Tillipman’s recent article “Buying Blind: Corruption Risk and the Erosion of Oversight in Fede
World’s Most Ethical Companies 2026: the 8.2% Ethics Premium
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Erica Salmon Byrne to talk about Ethisphere’s 20th edition of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Erica began by noting that there are 19 first-time honorees across 40 industries and 17 countries in the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies awards. They discuss the rigorous 250+ question Ethics Quotient and documentation review. They discuss the Ethics Premiu
SDNY's New Policy on Declinations
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Hughes Hubbard partner Mike DeBernardis to discuss the Southern District of New York’s new corporate enforcement voluntary self-disclosure program for financial crimes and why SDNY leadership, including Jay Clayton, likely issued it: to encourage self-disclosure that saves enforcement resources and supports DOJ’s focus on individual accountability.
They comp
Highlights from SCCE Europe with Gerry Zack
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. This is our 800th edition. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Gerry Zack, who recently attended the SCCE Europe conference in Berlin.
They begin by noting the differences from the U.S. national conference, including a stronger European focus on behavioral ethics, culture, and community networking.
Venezuela Re-Entry: A Strategy of Watchful Waiting
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Morgan Lewis partners Carl Valenstein (international corporate law, Latin America) and Katelyn Hilferty (international trade, export controls and sanctions) on whether businesses should consider returning to Venezuela after Maduro’s arrest and President Trump’s announcement
Navigating Compliance in 2026: Trends and Transformations
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, we replay a recent webinar Tom Fox participated in, hosted by EQS. The panel moderator was Steph Holmes, and the panelists were Tom Fox, Mary Shirley, and Matt Kelly.
The session focuses on six key 2026 trends for ethics and compliance programs:
(1) AI moving from experimentation to o
FCPA Enforcement Shifts: Volatility and Uncertainty
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Anik Shah, Director & Senior Legal Counsel at Sandisk, for an insightful discussion about the pivotal changes and enforcement actions around the FCPA in 2025 and their implications for 2026.
In 2025, Anik Shah, a preeminent authority on FCPA and anti-corruption e
Navigating Security Threats In Venezuela with Marc Duncan - A Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Marc Duncan, Chief Operating Officer at Salus Solutions, joins Tom to discuss security issues that US companies returning to Venezuela need to address upon reentering the country.
They deep dive into understanding and managing security threats across domains such as finance, personnel,
Navigating Export Control and Trade Sanction Challenges in Venezuela: Insights from Brent Carlson
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this inaugural episode of 2026, Tom Fox welcomes back Brent Carlson, a specialist in trade and economic sanctions, focusing on compliance issues related to Venezuela.
Tom and Brent discuss the shifting political landscape, potential business opportunities in the energy sector, and the steps complian
Perspectives from OpenAI and Steptoe: Preview of The Leading Edge with Matt Galvin
Today we have a special edition of the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report as we begin a preview of speakers and presentations at the upcoming Compliance Week event The Leading Edge: Applying AI and Data Analytics in E&C, which will be held in Fort Lauderdale, January 28 and 29. In this episode, I am joined by Matt Galvin, partner at Steptoe & Johnson, to discuss his presentation with Nicole Diaz, A
Navigating Corporate Ethics and Compliance Trends in 2026 with Mike Volkov, Part 2
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this inaugural episode of 2026, Tom Fox welcomes back his good friend and colleague, Mike Volkov, to reflect on the tumultuous year of 2025 and discuss the new trends for the upcoming year. This is Part 2 of a two-part series.
This episode delves into the significance of the False Claims Act (FCA) a
The Role of AI and Data Analytics in Compliance: Preview of The Leading Edge with Roxanne Bras Petraeus and Andrew McBride
Today, we have a special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, previewing speakers and presentations at the upcoming Compliance Week event, The Leading Edge: Applying AI and Data Analytics in E&C, to be held at The Westin Fort Lauderdale on January 28 and 29. In this episode, Tom Fox is joined by Roxanne Bras Petraeus, CEO of Ethena, and Andrew McBride, Founder & CEO of Integrity Bridge LLC, to d
Going into Venezuela, Navigating the Corruption Risks, a Conversation with Matt Ellis
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. We take a short break from our 2-part series with Mike Volkov to review the issues arising from the Trump Administration's invasion of Venezuela. Matt Ellis joins Tom Fox to look at what all this means for companies looking to do business in Venezuela.
They discuss the complex landscape of doing busine
Navigating Corporate Ethics and Compliance Trends in 2026 with Mike Volkov
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this inaugural episode of 2026, Tom Fox welcomes back his good friend and colleague, Mike Volkov, to reflect on the tumultuous year of 2025 and discuss the new trends for the upcoming year. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
Highlighting the resilience of corporate ethics amid the suspension of th
Reinventing Compliance in 2026: Insights and Strategies with Daniel Zmak
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes, Daniel Zmak, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Diligent to discuss the evolving landscape of compliance.
They explore the importance of modernizing compliance practices, addressing challenges like fragmentation and fatigue, and leveraging AI and technology to en
Beyond Borders: Navigating Export Control, Sanctions, and Vendor Risk in 2026 with Stephanie Font
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Stephanie Font from Diligent delve into the intricate landscape of compliance challenges anticipated in 2026 and beyond.
The discussion focuses on the dynamic regulatory environment, specifically around export control, sanctions, and vendor risk. Stephanie shares insights
Kristy Grant-Hart on the Evolution of Compliance in 2026: Navigating New Risks and Regulations
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Kristy Grant-Hart, Head of Advisory Services at Diligent's Spark Compliance Group, to discuss where compliance has been in 2025 and where it is going into 2026.
Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart explore the future of corporate compliance in 2026 and beyond. Key discussion area
Nicole Di Schino on Harnessing AI for Compliance: Governance, Risks, and Best Practices
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Nicole Di Schino, Principal Compliance Services Consultant at Diligent’s Spark Compliance Group, to discuss how best to harness AI for your compliance regime through 2026 and beyond.
Nicole and Tom discuss the critical importance of AI governance, compliance, and modern GR
Navigating Uncertainty: Leading with Courage and Clarity with Jim Massey
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Jim Massey, who has recently released a new book, Risk in Action.
Jim Massey, an accomplished author and behaviorist practitioner, delves into the intricate dynamics of trust within leadership through his book “Risk in Action.” Drawing from his extensive experience in high
Virna Di Palma on The Evolution of Third-Party Risk Management and the Role of AI
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Virna di Palma, Head of Global Content and Brand at Ethixbase360.
Virna offers insights into her extensive background in third-party risk management, with a focus on FCPA compliance and the evolution of due diligence. They discuss the ongoing importance of third-party
Exploring AI Adoption in Risk and Compliance with Richard Graham
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Richard Graham, Director - KYC / Financial Crime at Moody's, to discuss the newly released AI Risk and Compliance Survey.
Graham shares his extensive background in financial crime and technology, emphasizing his current role, which focuses on KYC and financial crime at
Navigating the Complexities of Self-Disclosure Amidst Political and Legal Uncertainties
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Hughes Hubbard partner Mike DeBernardis to explore the unprecedented criminal indictment of Smartmatic and its implications on self-disclosure policies under the current administration. They discuss the rare occurrence of a company facing criminal charges and how it complicates the risk assessment for potential self-disclosure. The conversation covers the unp
The Importance of Outside Counsel in False Claims Act Investigations
In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Arthur Gollwitzer from the law firm of Jackson Walker to discuss the merits of involving outside counsel in handling False Claims Act cases and the nuances of legal compliance. Arthur shares his experiences in avoiding and defending False Claims Act allegations, the significance of hiring specialized investigative counsel early, and the integrity and credibility r
Self-Disclosure on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Join Tom Fox as he welcomes Simon Airey and Caitlin Sheard, partners at McDermott Will & Schulte, and both experts in the fields of investigation and compliance from both sides of the Atlantic. They take a deep dive into issues around self-disclosure on both sides of the Atlantic.
Simon Airey and Caitlin Sheard are leading experts in the field of investigations and compliance, each bringing a nua
From the Courtroom to Compliance: FCPA Challenges and Strategies with James Koukios
Join Tom Fox as he welcomes back MoFo partner James M. Koukios to discuss the themes and strategies observed in recent FCPA trials and the DOJ’s prosecutorial approach. They explore the importance of making juries care about corruption cases, the themes of abuse of power and financial motive, and the significance of concealment in establishing guilt. The conversation also touches on the future of
Pat Poitevin on Transforming Corporate Compliance: Leveraging AI and Building Ethical Cultures
Join Tom Fox as he welcomes Pat Poitevin, a compliance veteran with extensive experience in enforcement, consulting, and academia. Pat shares his professional journey, beginning with his work at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and discusses the importance of establishing strong ethics and compliance cultures within organizations. He emphasizes the role of AI in transforming compliance fu
Middle Managers Are the Key - Evie Wentink’s Evolution in Compliance
Join Tom Fox as he welcomes back Evie Wentink back to the FCPA Compliance Report. Evie shares her journey from a compliance professional to an innovator in the field, discussing her unique approach to compliance training and the role of middle managers. With nearly two decades of experience, Evie has transformed her career by leveraging social media to create engaging content that inspires complia
Whistleblowing in 2025 - Insights from Mary Inman
Join Tom Fox as he welcomes back Mary Inman, a leading expert in whistleblower law and compliance, to discuss the dynamic landscape of whistleblowing in 2025. Mary shares her insights on the rise of whistleblowing, the impact of AI, and the evolving legal protections for whistleblowers.
Key takeaways:
– 🚨 Whistleblowing is on the rise due to changes in administration and rapid technological adva
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