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Thursday, 27 May 2021, 4:30pm – 5:30pm US ET. Combating Forced Labor in Corporate Supply Chains: Recent Developments

Venue: Virtual. Join the DC Bar for this timely program to address the increasing pressure on companies to address forced labor in their supply chains. Companies also face liability and reputational risks from human rights litigation. In this program, panelists from government, industry, academia, and private practice will address recent legal developments and enforcement tools targeting the use of forced labor in corporate supply chains. They will also discuss best practices for companies seeking to root out forced labor from their supply chains and mitigate related legal and enforcement risks. Speakers include: Carlos Busquets, Senior Director of Public Policy, Responsible Business Alliance; Rachel Chambers, Assistant Prof., University of Connecticut, Human Rights Institute; Jonathan Drimmer, Paul Hastings, LLP; Ana Hinojosa, US Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Michael M. Lieberman, US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control; and Moderator Meredith Rathbone, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP. For more information and to register, please consult the following link:https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/Information/bf09bcfb-4cf9-481b-a478-c54c51393b0e.