Compliance, governance and innovation: balancing risks and opportunities of doing business in Latin America
31 Aug - 2 Sep 2026
Session information
The role of legal professionals in promoting integrity and ethical business practices
Wednesday 2 September (1630 - 1730)
Committee(s)
Anti-Corruption Committee
(Lead)
Description
This session will explore the critical role that legal professionals play in fostering integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability within organisations and across broader business ecosystems. Panelists will discuss best practices for advising corporate clients on ethical decision‑making, managing conflicts of interest, and embedding integrity‑driven principles into governance structures and day‑to‑day operations. The conversation will also delve into common ethical dilemmas faced by in‑house and external counsel - such as navigating competing stakeholder expectations, balancing confidentiality with disclosure obligations, and addressing misconduct in complex or high‑pressure environments. Attendees will gain practical insights into how legal practitioners can serve as strategic partners in shaping responsible business practices, strengthening compliance culture, and promoting ethical resilience in rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Jose Alexandre Buaiz Neto | Pinheiro Neto Advogados, Brasilia, Brazil |
| Sara Carnegie | International Bar Association, London, England; Council Member, IBA Diversity & Inclusion Council |
Speakers
| Mark Beardsworth | Signature Litigation, London, England |
| Samantha Feinstein | Government Accountability Project, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Publications Officer, Anti-Corruption Committee |
| Taisa Maciel | Compass Gas & Energy, São Paulo, Brazil |
| David Sachar | University of Arkansas - Bowen School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Senior Vice Chair, Debarment & Exclusions Subcommittee |