Please note that times, topics and presenters are subject to change. We will do our best to keep registrants updated with any changes.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Check-In |
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Session 1Regulatory & Enforcement Insights |
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM | Break |
10:40 AM – 11:30 AM | Session 2Compliance Analytics: Best Practices for Smarter Risk Management |
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM | Break |
11:40 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 3 |
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch |
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | Session 4 |
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing |
Regulatory & Enforcement Insights
Join us for a comprehensive review of recent pronouncements from the DOJ, FTC, and SEC on enforcement priorities. Our panel of regulators will also discuss the latest trends and hot topics that they are currently observing. This is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in the ever-evolving compliance landscape!
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss current enforcement progress and new priorities from the current Administration
- Review recent pronouncements from the DOJ, FTC, and SEC on enforcement priorities
- Discuss trends and hot topics that regulators are seeing currently
Presenters:
Anna Burns | Regional Director of Southeast Region | U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Anna Burns is the Regional Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Southeast Region. As Regional Director, Anna leads the Southeast Region’s efforts in protecting consumers by preventing deceptive and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education. Anna joined the FTC in 2013, and, prior to becoming Regional Director in 2020, served as the Assistant Director of the Southeast Region from 2018-2020. While at the FTC, Anna has litigated and supervised consumer protection cases against payment processors and nonbank lenders, debt relief schemes, nationwide false advertising cases, and telemarketing scams.
Prior to joining the Commission, Anna practiced in the areas of consumer and financial services litigation at a law firm in both its Atlanta and Washington, D.C., offices. Anna received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and is a graduate of Emory University School of Law.
Nekia Hackworth Jones | Deputy Director (Southeast), Division of Enforcement | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Nekia Hackworth Jones is the Deputy Director (Southeast) of the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. In this role, Ms. Jones supervises the agency’s investigations and litigated matters across the Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, and Miami, Florida offices. Prior to her current role, Ms. Jones served as the Director of the SEC’s Atlanta Regional Office from 2021 to April 2025, leading over 100 professionals in the office’s enforcement, examinations, and business operations programs.
Ms. Jones joined the Commission in March 2021 from the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, where she was a litigation partner specializing in government investigations, internal investigations, and white-collar criminal defense. Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Ms. Jones spent nearly a decade in government service. Ms. Jones worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, where she investigated and prosecuted complex fraud cases, including securities and investment fraud, mortgage fraud, tax fraud, healthcare fraud, and public corruption. She also served in the Department of Justice’s Office of the Deputy Attorney General in Washington, D.C., first as Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General, and then as Associate Deputy Attorney General and Executive Director of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Jones worked as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY, and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Jones also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Sterling Johnson, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Ms. Jones received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (cum laude) from Emory University in 1999, and J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Harvard University in 2004.
Theodore S. Hertzberg | U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District
Theodore S. Hertzberg is the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. As the district’s chief federal law enforcement officer, Mr. Hertzberg leads an office of approximately 175 prosecutors, civil litigators, and non-attorney personnel in its mission to enforce federal criminal laws, advocate for crime victims, and represent the interests of the United States in federal court.
Mr. Hertzberg began his decade-long tenure as federal prosecutor in the Savannah headquarters of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia. In Savannah, Mr. Hertzberg prosecuted violent criminals, drug dealers, fraudsters, and money launderers while also serving as chief of the asset forfeiture section. Upon relocating to Atlanta in 2018, Mr. Hertzberg transferred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, where he prosecuted gang leaders, child sex predators, gun traffickers, armed felons, and other dangerous offenders until his appointment as U.S. Attorney.
Samir Kaushal | Assistant U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District
Samir Kaushal is the Chief of the Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Section at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. He handles cases and supervisory responsibility for fraud and cybercrime matters.
Prior to working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Samir was an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and clerked for the Honorable D. Brooks Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Computer Science, magna cum laude, from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to working as an attorney, Samir worked as a software engineer at a military subcontractor.
Moderated by:
Jill Keller Hengen | Of Counsel in the Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice | Jones Day
Jill Keller Hengen is a leader in managing internal, global, and government-facing investigations across a broad spectrum of matters, with substantial experience in the life sciences and health care sectors. She has worked successfully to strengthen and build out corporate compliance programs regarding anticorruption, privacy, trade, ESG (environment, social, governance), and workplace culture.
Jill’s portfolio of work includes extensive experience in government affairs, congressional investigations, crisis management, and proactive compliance reviews, as well as investigations involving anticorruption, accounting fraud, national security, environmental compliance, and problematic conduct by public company officers. Jill’s government relations experience positions her to take a multifaceted approach to investigations that involve the legal and policy arenas. She advises clients on the political and reputational issues facing them while under investigation and develops and implements strategies taking the attendant political and media attention into account.
Compliance Analytics: Best Practices for Smarter Risk Management
Explore best practices for deploying analytics and data-driven insights to enhance compliance programs, detect risk earlier, and improve decision-making. This panel will feature practical examples of compliance analytics in action, discuss key metrics and tools, and offer strategies for integrating analytics into daily operations—regardless of your program’s size or maturity.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to apply data analytics to proactively identify compliance risks and trends.
- Gain practical insights into key metrics, tools, and real-world use cases that drive effective compliance monitoring.
- Discover strategies to integrate analytics into your compliance program—no matter the size or stage of development.
Presenters:
Melissa Barris | Sr. Manager, Corporate Compliance & Ethics | The Home Depot
Melissa Barris is the Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance and Ethics at The Home Depot, where she has spent the past decade strengthening the company’s compliance infrastructure, first through risk mitigation and process improvement in Internal Audit, and now by aligning business practices with ethical standards and regulatory expectations in Corporate Compliance. Melissa oversees the company’s whistleblower hotline, corporate policy governance, compliance training and communications, and engagement efforts for a network of 150 Compliance Leads. She also directs the Compliance Program Effectiveness team, delivering consulting and data-driven solutions to strengthen compliance programs embedded across The Home Depot enterprise.
Neelam Nocera | Sr. Manager, Compliance Assessments & Programs | Cox Enterprises
Neelam joined the Ethics & Compliance team at Cox in 2024, standing up the compliance assessments program with our majority owned new business, Cox Farms, and taking ownership of some enterprise compliance programs such as Signature and Spend Authorization. She graduated from University of Georgia (Go Dawgs) in 2016 and began her career at PwC in 2016 specializing in IT Audits for Fortune 500 companies. While at PwC, Neelam acquired her Certification in Information Systems Auditing (CISA). She transitioned to Cox Enterprises in 2019 leading financial, operational and compliance audit and advisory projects across the company.
At Cox, Neelam serves as a co-chair for the Programming, Marketing/Communications, and Ambassador teams for our DiverseABILITY Employee Resource Group (ERG) which focuses on increasing awareness and inclusion of individuals with disabilities and caregivers. Her personal hobbies include travelling, playing sports, and philanthropy.
Nicholas Lawrence | Head of Global Monitoring, Transparency & Insights | UCB
Nicholas Lawrence has 14 years of experience in the healthcare compliance space. He began his career at KPMG in the Forensics practice at KPMG in New York City conducting wholesaler audits and data-driven consulting engagement for pharmaceutical clients. He then joined AbbVie where he served as a senior global compliance auditor as well as business compliance partner for a number of AbbVie brands and the market access department.
Nicholas’ additional experiences span novel start-up companies and Amazon Pharmacy. He currently leads the Global Monitoring and Transparency programs at UCB which is located in Smyrna, GA. Nicholas has a certified public accountant (CPA) license and a certified fraud examiner (CFE) certification.
Moderated by:
Ranjana Ramchandran | Managing Director, Forensic & Integrity Services | EY
Ranjana is a managing director in the Forensic & Integrity Services practice in Atlanta. She has 20 years of experience in investigations, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention and forensic accounting. Ranjana leads teams to help governments detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in federal and state funding administrations, including state human services and education agencies, as well as universities. Ranjana also aids organizations with compliance assessments, monitoring and investigations, focusing on financial statement fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and sanctions compliance across various industries globally.
She graduated from the Huntsman Program at the University of Pennsylvania, with a BA in International Studies and French, and a BS in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School. Ranjana is a CPA licensed in New York and Georgia.
Compliance Policy: Lifecycle Management & Governance
Dive into the full lifecycle of compliance policies—from creation and implementation to enforcement. This panel will explore how to design policies that are not only well-crafted but also consistently applied, actively enforced, and effectively used to guide investigations when issues arise. Panelists will share real-world approaches to managing policy across the organization, discuss common pitfalls in lifecycle management, and provide practical insights into maintaining policy relevance and accountability in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the full lifecycle of compliance policy management, including drafting, implementing, enforcing, and applying policies during investigations.
- Learn best practices for ensuring consistent application and enforcement of policies across departments and organizational levels.
- Gain practical strategies for leveraging policies as a foundation for internal investigations, while maintaining accountability, traceability, and defensibility throughout the compliance process.
Presenters:
Kelly Cross | Institute Policy Manager | Georgia Institute of Technology
Kelly Cross serves as the Institute Policy Manager at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kelly holds a B.A. in History and a M.S. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, both from Texas A&M University. During her 16 years in higher education administration, Kelly has worked in student organization management, student programming, and ethics and compliance. In her current role, Kelly supports the Georgia Tech policy program, youth programs compliance, and ethics and compliance engagement.
Amie McLemore | Sr. Director of Enterprise Investigations & Ethics & Compliance and Ethics Center of Excellence | Cox Enterprises
Amie McLemore is a distinguished compliance and ethics professional dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards and personal integrity across diverse organizational environments. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), and Leadership Professional in Ethics & Compliance, she brings a comprehensive expertise in risk management, internal investigations, and ethical business practices. Currently serving at Cox, Amie leads the newly formed Enterprise Investigations team, where she conducts and oversees complex internal investigations while serving as the subject matter expert for the Navex products suite.
Beyond her primary responsibilities, Amie demonstrates exceptional commitment to professional development and community leadership through her active involvement in multiple organizational initiatives. She serves as co-chair of the Cox Legal Well-Being committee and as a board member of the Cox Women’s Employee Resource Group, while also contributing to the Cox Legal Inclusion & Diversity committee. Her leadership extends beyond her organization as Chairman of the Atlanta Compliance & Ethics Roundtable, where she helps shape industry best practices and fosters professional collaboration among compliance professionals in the region.
Mia Reini | Corporate Compliance & Ethics Senior Mgmt | UPS
With over 10 years of experience in corporate compliance and enterprise risk management, Mia Reini has developed strong expertise in compliance best practices, policy governance and training, employee and supplier reporting hotlines, conflict of interest, and compliance liaison programs. Mia’s goal is to foster a culture of compliance and ethics within the organization while protecting its reputation and interests.
Mia currently manages the Compliance & Ethics Programs team at UPS World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The team portfolio includes M&A Compliance, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Third-Party Due Diligence, Antitrust, Records Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Corporate Compliance Policy Management, Compliance Training and Awareness. Mia has a BA from Harvard University and a JD from American University. Mia is barred in New York and Massachusetts.
Brennan Stewart | Director, Compliance & Privacy | Rheem Manufacturing
Brennan Stewart leads Rheem’s global corporate compliance program, providing counsel, guidance, and advice on the development, implementation and maintenance of Rheem’s policies, procedures, training, Ethics Helpline, and investigations. She also oversees legal operations and provides employment-related counsel, offering guidance on employment laws and regulations. Brennan also provides legal guidance on privacy, data security and consumer protection laws and regulations, and collaborates with the Information Technology department with implementing preventative safeguards for compliance.
In addition to her career spanning more than 20 years, Brennan’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the compliance landscape at Rheem, consistently driving forward initiatives that uphold the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.
Brennan holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, and a Juris Doctor from the UNC School of Law. She is a member of the North Carolina Bar, State Bar of Georgia and the American Bar Association. Brennan is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She served as Chair of the Better Business Bureau serving Metro Atlanta, Athens and NE Georgia (BBB) from 2017 to 2019 and was a board member from 2014 to 2020. Brennan served on the Board for the Atlanta Compliance & Ethics Roundtable from 2021-2024.
Moderated by:
Brad Keckler | Enterprise Sales Executive | LRN
For more than 20 years, Brad Keckler has built his career at the intersection of law, technology, and enterprise sales, helping Fortune 500 companies and leading organizations strengthen their legal, compliance, and risk management strategies. His background spans legal technology, eDiscovery, intellectual property protection, ethics and compliance, and advisory services, giving him a broad perspective on how organizations can meet regulatory requirements while operating with efficiency and integrity.
Today, as an Enterprise Sales Executive at LRN, Brad continues to combine his legal expertise with a passion for innovation, working closely with clients to build values-based cultures, modernize compliance programs, and leverage technology to drive meaningful business results. When he is not working with clients, you can usually find him spending time with his beloved family, on the golf course, or enjoying the beach
AI In Compliance: From Reactive to Proactive Risk Management
This panel explores the transformative role of AI in modern compliance programs. As regulatory expectations evolve and data volumes grow, compliance teams are increasingly turning to AI to enhance real-time monitoring, streamline investigations, and anticipate emerging risks. Panelists from both in-house and law firm perspectives will share insights on how AI is reshaping compliance strategy—from foundational integration to legal governance and ethical safeguards. Topics include embedding AI into daily operations, aligning tools with legal standards, managing third-party risk, and preparing for the future of AI in compliance. Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or refining an existing program, this session will offer actionable guidance and forward-looking perspectives.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how AI technologies are being strategically integrated into compliance programs
Explore legal, operational, and governance considerations for responsible AI deployment
Develop proactive risk dentification, monitoring, and mitigation best practices
Presenters:
Kyle Gregory | BakerHostetler
Kyle Gregory is a partner at BakerHostetler in Atlanta, and a member of the firm’s nationally recognized Digital Asset and Data Management team. Kyle advises clients across diverse sectors on transactional and compliance matters, with a specialized focus on the complex regulatory and contracting issues which arise at the intersection of healthcare, data protection and technology. Built on a decade of experience in the fields of healthcare compliance, data protection, and technology contracting, Kyle brings a pragmatic approach for organizations navigating the evolving legal landscape of data-driven technologies and artificial intelligence.
Christina D. McCoy | Associate General Counsel | Innova Solutions, Inc.
Christina D. McCoy is Associate General Counsel at Innova Solutions, Inc., where she leads a global team of legal professionals. She oversees international transactions, privacy, AI governance, and legal operations, driving strategic initiatives that have delivered multimillion-dollar efficiencies.
With prior roles at Cox Enterprises, Acoustic, REEF Technology, Calero Software, and Aptean, Christina has advised executive leadership and boards across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/EU) and a member of the State Bar of Georgia.
Christina is a past Chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Privacy & Technology Law Section, where she led the Section to earn “Section of the Year” honors. A frequent speaker for the International Association of Privacy Professionals and the State Bar of Georgia, she has delivered more than 30 presentations on privacy, compliance, AI governance, and emerging technologies. She also serves as Leadership Counsel Chair for The Atlanta Posse Foundation and volunteers with several Atlanta-based nonprofits.
Moderated by:
To Be Announced