Lawyer and author Matteson Ellis will present Carleton’s weekly convocation on Friday, April 6. In his presentation titled “The Power of International Anti-Corruption Law: Harnessing globalization to make the world a better place,” Ellis will explore how increased anti-corruption efforts are shaping international development and the global economy.
Carleton convocations are held from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. on Friday mornings in the Skinner Memorial Chapel. They are also recorded and archived for online viewing.
Ellis has extensive experience in international anti-corruption compliance and enforcement, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He focuses primarily on the Americas, having spent several years in the region working for a Fortune 50 multinational corporation and a government ethics watchdog group.
Latin America is experiencing a historic anti-corruption wave as governments in the region bolster their local anti-corruption laws, prosecutors courageously pursue high-profile cases, and corrupt political and business leaders and unscrupulous companies find themselves on the defensive. An often overlooked factor in these regional developments, however, has been the role of the FCPA. FCPA cases involving companies like Embraer, Wal-Mart, and Avon operating in Latin America have exposed local corruption risks, leading U.S. businesspeople to ask more questions about best practices for managing them.
Ellis’s book, “The FCPA in Latin America: Common Corruption Risks and Effective Compliance Strategies for the Region” (BookBaby, 2016), is the first to take a regional and cultural approach to FCPA compliance and enforcement matters, and helps unpack the tectonic anti-corruption shifts underway in the region. There have been dramatic developments in global anti-corruption efforts, with various countries reforming and enforcing stronger bribery laws, and companies throughout the world embracing strict ethics and compliance norms.
After earning his B.A. from Dartmouth in 1997, Ellis received his law degree, cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and a MA in foreign affairs from Georgetown's School of Foreign Service. He currently is a member of Washington DC-based Miller & Chevalier Chartered in the firm's international practice.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, including disability accommodations, call (507) 222-4308. The Skinner Memorial Chapel is located at First and College Streets in Northfield.
