The New Era of Ethics & Privilege: Solving the DOJ, SEC, and Sarbanes-Oxley Puzzle
11 June 2007
Corporate Secretary and Foley hosted their inaugural Corporate Wavelength Web conference on “The New Era of Ethics & Privilege: Solving the DOJ, SEC, and Sarbanes-Oxley Puzzle” on June 11, 2007. This interactive program discussed how the McNulty memo and comparable pronouncements from the SEC affect a company’s decision to cooperate, conduct internal investigations and determine whether to waive the attorney-client privilege.
Program Moderator:
Brendan Sheehan
Executive Editor
Corporate Secretary
Panelist:
Elizabeth P. Gray
Foley & Lardner LLP
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