Looking for a podcast that will give you insights into the Department of Justice’s corporate enforcement policy and the implications for corporations facing investigations? Look no further than FCPA Compliance Report! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Patrick, a former U.S. district attorney for the southern district of Texas, and discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with DOJ memos and speeches, the difficulty for corporations in deciding whether or not to self-disclose, and the implications of outside counsel being See more +

Looking for a podcast that will give you insights into the Department of Justice’s corporate enforcement policy and the implications for corporations facing investigations? Look no further than FCPA Compliance Report! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Patrick, a former U.S. district attorney for the southern district of Texas, and discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with DOJ memos and speeches, the difficulty for corporations in deciding whether or not to self-disclose, and the implications of outside counsel being deputized. Ryan emphasizes the importance of companies working with lawyers who know judges and have pre-existing relationships with local prosecutors, including U.S. attorneys and line prosecutors. We discuss the Southern District of Texas, its role in border-related issues, and Patrick’s time as a U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand corporate enforcement and compliance policies better.

Key Highlights:

Discussing U.S. District Attorney’s work challenges

Evolution of Corporate Enforcement Policy by DOJ

Challenges in Communication with Corporations for Attorneys

Challenges of Self-Disclosure for Businesses

Navigating Legal Issues with Local Counsel

Challenges to Attorney-Client Privilege in Corporate Cases

Border Security and Cryptography Cases in Texas

U.S. Attorney General Advisory Committee in Presidential Administration

Role of Southern District of Texas in law enforcement and corporate enforcement

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