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Global regulators are stepping up enforcement against economic crime, with new rules, cross-border cooperation, and rising litigation risk creating fresh challenges for legal leaders.

This exclusive breakfast briefing will equip General Counsel and Heads of Legal with the latest updates and practical insights to navigate investigations, litigation, and regulatory change with confidence.

  • Global Regulatory Updates: Key changes from the US, UK, EU and APAC and what they mean for corporates.
  • Investigations: Lessons learned from recent enforcement actions, managing privilege and multi-jurisdictional complexity.
  • Practical Guidance: How GCs can strengthen compliance frameworks, prepare boards, and mitigate reputational risk.
  • Looking into the crystal ball: Anticipated priorities and enforcement focus over the next 12–18 months.

Author:

Will Barry

Member
Miller & Chevalier

Will Barry

Member
Miller & Chevalier
 

Gladys Oswell

Director Payment Integrity
LA Care Health Plan

Gladys Oswell

Director Payment Integrity
LA Care Health Plan

Gladys Oswell

Director Payment Integrity
LA Care Health Plan
 

Matilda Kruse

Program Integrity Division Head
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency

Matilda Kruse

Program Integrity Division Head
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency

Matilda Kruse

Program Integrity Division Head
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
AHNTI EU Showcase Finalists 2026
 

Jonathan Rigaud

SVP, Head of Technology Strategy & Integration
Global Payments

Jonathan Rigaud

SVP, Head of Technology Strategy & Integration
Global Payments

Jonathan Rigaud

SVP, Head of Technology Strategy & Integration
Global Payments
 

August Specht

Chief Technology Officer
Agilent

August Specht joined Agilent in June 2025 as Chief Technology Officer, responsible for leading Agilent’s enterprise-wide technology strategy, development and innovation initiatives.

August brings more than 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and marketing analytical instruments, software, and consumables that support scientific advancement around the world. His work reflects a deep understanding of the scientific community’s evolving needs and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions that will help customers bring great science to life.

August Specht

Chief Technology Officer
Agilent

August Specht

Chief Technology Officer
Agilent

August Specht joined Agilent in June 2025 as Chief Technology Officer, responsible for leading Agilent’s enterprise-wide technology strategy, development and innovation initiatives.

August brings more than 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and marketing analytical instruments, software, and consumables that support scientific advancement around the world. His work reflects a deep understanding of the scientific community’s evolving needs and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions that will help customers bring great science to life.

Prior to joining Agilent, August served as vice president of Global R&D for the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he led global teams and guided key-product innovations.

His career includes a variety of leadership roles in R&D, product management, strategy, and business development at both Thermo Fisher Scientific and Varian Instruments.

August holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Chemistry from Queen’s University in Canada, a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from the University of British Columbia, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.