NATIONAL SECURITY LAw & ENFORCEMENT
Designing & implementing national security compliance programs in 2026 & beyound
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 8:45 am–5:15 pm ET
Reception to follow - Morgan Lewis | 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178
Subject to availability
Morgan Lewis and the New York State Bar Association's International Section, International Corporate Compliance Committee invite you for a day of discussions covering the latest updates on international trade and national security developments in light of recent and current geopolitical events. David Peters, US Department of Commerce, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (invited), will join us as the keynote speaker. We will conclude the day with a reception.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note registration is complimentary but space is limited.
Please register as soon as possible.
Program Co-Chairs
Carole Basri
Visiting Professor, Chief Advisory, Association of Corporate Counsel In-House Certification Program, and President, Corporate Lawyering Group
Brent Carlson
Founder & Chief Solutions Provider, Red Flags Rising Solutions LLC
Michael Huneke
Morgan Lewis, Partner, International Trade and National Security
Hosted by
Morgan Lewis: Michael Huneke
International Section: Co-Chairs Aurora Cassirer, Partner, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, and Carole Basri
Updated Agenda Overview
8:45–9:00 am
Welcome & Introduction
9:00–10:00 am
Session 1: National Security in Times of Geopolitical Conflict 101 – Why and How Corporations Are on the Front Lines, and What to Do About It
Speakers: Todd Liao (Partner, Morgan Lewis, US-China cross-border deals and regulatory matters), Alex Hastings (Partner, Morgan Lewis, Government Contracts), Brent Carlson, and Michael Huneke
Moderators: Carole Basri and Aurora Cassirer
10:00–10:30 am
Morning Keynote Address
Speaker: Mark Casper (Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Marvell Technology, Inc.)
10:00–10:30 am
Break
10:45–12:15 pm
Session 2: In-House Panel Discussion on How National Security Impacts the Legal Department, Compliance Department, and Enterprise Risk Management
Speakers: Eric Solovy (Vice President & Legal Counsel, Qualcomm), Molly Braese (Head of Global Compliance, Skydio & former BIS Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement; former NSC Director for Transnational Organized Crime; former DOJ Sr. Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division; and former CBP Attorney), Ishan Nagpal (Senior Legal Counsel, Arista Networks), and Howard Spieler (Business Sanctions Risk Officer, Citi)
Moderator: Michael Huneke
12:15–1:30 pm
Lunch & Keynote Address from David Peters (US Department of Commerce, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (invited))
Introduction: Brent Carlson
Kelly Moore (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ EDNY Chief, Violent Crimes & Terrorism Section) and Justin Weitz (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ Principal Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Market Integrity & Major Frauds Unit)
12:15–1:30 pm
Lunch & Keynote Address from David Peters (US Department of Commerce, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (invited))
Introduction: Brent Carlson
Kelly Moore (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ EDNY Chief, Violent Crimes & Terrorism Section) and Justin Weitz (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ Principal Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Market Integrity & Major Frauds Unit)
12:15–1:30 pm
Lunch & Keynote Address from David Peters (US Department of Commerce, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (invited))
Introduction: Brent Carlson
Kelly Moore (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ EDNY Chief, Violent Crimes & Terrorism Section) and Justin Weitz (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ Principal Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Market Integrity & Major Frauds Unit)
1:30–3:00 pm
Session 3: Outbound Controls, Inbound Controls, and Cybersecurity
Speakers: David Plotinsky (Partner, Morgan Lewis; former DOJ Acting Chief, NSD Foreign Investment Review Section; former FCC Chief, Cybersecurity & Communications Reliability Division; and former ODNI Associate Deputy General Counsel), Katelyn Hilferty (Partner, Morgan Lewis; Leader, International Trade & National Security), and Heather Egan (Partner, Morgan Lewis, Cybersecurity, Incident Response & Privacy)
Moderator: Michael Huneke
3:00–3:15 pm
Break
3:15–5:00 pm
Session 4: National Security – Two Case Studies Drones & Data Centers
• Risk Assessment
• Seven Steps to Building an Effective Compliance Program
• Crisis Management – Responding to Internal Reports or External Investigations
Speakers: Amy Schuh (Partner, Morgan Lewis; Leader, Corporate Ethics & Compliance), Andrew Ray (Partner, Morgan Lewis, M&A, with a recent focus on data centers and other AI-related deals), Jennifer Trock (Partner, Morgan Lewis, Aviation Industry Group with a focus on AAM, UAS, and eVTOL), and Carole Basri
Moderator: Brent Carlson
5:00–5:15 pm
Concluding Remarks
5:15–7:00 pm
Reception
The Association of National Security Compliance Officers
Profecional resources and guidance
Professional resources and guidance
- Access to practice materials: model policies, checklists, white papers, reference libraries, curated news on regulatory and enforcement developments, and “how-to” guidance tailored to compliance professionals.
- Hotlines or informal “ask an expert” channels where you can get quick, practical input on difficult questions from practitioners or association staff.
- Periodic newsletters or journals that synthesize new laws, guidance, and best practices into short, applied articles for compliance officers.
Academy and credentialing
- Regular webinars and courses on emerging topics (e.g., new controls, sanctions programs, cyber requirements, data-sharing rules, inspection trends).
- Conferences and workshops where you can go deeper on specific regimes, hear case studies, and benchmark your program against peers.
- Optional certification programs or structured curricula that help formalize your expertise and signal competence to employers and regulators.
Community and Peer Network
- Access to a community of peers who face similar issues, which is critical in national security where problems are often novel, high-stakes, and confidential.
- Working groups or forums organized by sector or topic (e.g., export controls, insider threat, foreign investment, classified work) where you can exchange experiences and solutions.
- Email lists or online communities to pose questions, get sample language, or reality-check how others are interpreting complex or ambiguous requirements.
Advocacy and collective voice
- Representation before government bodies: commenting on proposed rules, standards, or guidance that will affect how your company must operate.
- A channel to raise systemic issues (e.g., unworkable timelines, contradictory requirements, inspection practices) in a way that is safer and more effective than one company acting alone.
- Opportunities to shape “industry best practices,” which regulators often look to when assessing whether a program is reasonable.
Career development and recognition
- Job boards, career-development sessions, and informal mentoring opportunities with more senior officers.
- Leadership roles within committees, speaking slots at conferences, and publication opportunities that help build your professional reputation.
Podcast & Communication
- Access to a podcast focusing on issues related to national security as well as other forms of communication with the other members.