Japan Society Presents A Conference On Recent Trends and Issues in Corporate Compliance Liabilities

For Immediate Release

Compliance Considerations: Potential Pitfalls for Foreign Companies Operating in the U.S.

Friday, May 9, 8:00 - 10:00 am

New York, NY -- Japan Society's Corporate Program presents the breakfast panel, Compliance Considerations: Potential Pitfalls for Foreign Companies Operating in the U.S. The speakers include: Philippa Girling, Director, Global Co-Head of Operational Risk Management, Nomura Holdings America; Marian Ladner, Member of the Firm, Head of International Trade Practice, Epstein Becker Green Wickliff & Hall; Michael Levine, Member of the Firm, Head of CSR/Sustainability Practice. Epstein Becker & Green P.C.; and Hajime Matsuura, U.S. Correspondent, NIKKEI.

Foreign companies which establish business operations in the United States face a host of U.S. laws and regulations with which they must comply. While there have been instances in which foreign companies willfully ignore U.S. law, failure to comply is often an issue of awareness - companies are either not properly educated with regard to compliance issues or do not keeping pace with changing laws. Corporate compliance liabilities have exponentially increased over the past few years and instituting a robust compliance program is critical for success. Compliance Considerations: Potential Pitfalls for Foreign Companies Operating in the U.S. addresses areas in which foreign companies generally and Japanese firms specifically need to be aware to avoid running afoul of U.S. law. Topics covered include FPCA and similar anticorruption and antibribery statutes; unknowing cooperation with unsanctioned boycotts; deemed exports; Basel II operational risk requirements; SOX compliance; accounting and securities fraud; and fraud risk assessment best practices.

Agenda
8-8:30 am: registration & buffet breakfast; 8:30-10:00 pm: panel discussion and Q&A

Admission
This is a free event, however, you must register in advance in order to confirm your seat for the panel discussion. To register, visit www.japansociety.org or call 212-715-1247.

About Japan Society’s Corporate Program
Japan Society’s Corporate Program caters to the 300 Japanese and American companies that comprise the Japan Society’s corporate membership. Each year, more than 2,500 executives participate in the Society’s rich mix of programs featuring business leaders and financial policymakers from both sides of the Pacific.

About Japan Society
Founded in 1907 by prominent New York City business people and philanthropists, Japan Society has evolved over 100 years into an internationally recognized nonprofit organization presenting a full range of programs within arts and culture, business, education, family, and public policy. Through over 100 events annually, the Society creates rich encounters and exchanges that offer opportunities to experience Japanese culture; foster sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the U.S., Japan, and East Asia; and improve access to information on Japan.

Japan Society celebrates the 100th Anniversary of its founding with Japan100: Celebrating a Century, an unprecedented array of high-profile programming in 2007-08. The celebration occurs throughout New York City and in Japan with further national and international exposure through traveling exhibitions, performing arts tours, symposia, fellowships, and exchanges. Visit www.japan100.org for more information.

Japan Society is located at 333 East 47th St. between First and Second Avenues (accessible by the 4/5/6 and 7 subway at Grand Central or the E and V subway at Lexington Ave.) Call 212-832-1155 or visit www.japansociety.org for more information.

Compliance Considerations: Potential Pitfalls for Foreign Companies Operating in the U.S. is sponsored by Epstein Becker & Green P.C.

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For further information, images and interview requests, please refer to:

Aya Akeura
Japan Society
T: (212) 715-1292
F: (212) 715-1262
E: aakeura@japansociety.org

Kuniko Shiobara
Japan Society
T: 212-715-1249
F: (212) 715-1262
E: kshiobara@japansociety.org