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5 Conflict of Interest Myths Debunked

How well do you really know conflicts of interest? Put five common myths to the test and learn what stronger conflict of interest programs do differently.

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Why attend

Discover top conflict of interest trends

See what nearly 200,000 employee disclosures reveal about today’s conflict of interest risks – and why some of the biggest assumptions don’t hold up.

Separate myth from reality

Learn how leading organizations are moving beyond annual disclosure campaigns with connected policies, guidance, training and reporting.

Turn disclosures into insight

See how to use patterns in disclosure data to identify risks, strengthen governance, inform training and improve compliance decision-making.

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What makes an effective conflict of interest program?

Managing conflicts of interest requires much more than simply collecting annual disclosures. 

Using insights from nearly 200,000 real employee disclosures, we’ll debunk five common myths about conflict-of-interest management and explore what leading organizations are doing differently to build stronger, more connected programs. 

Along the way, you’ll see how policies, employee guidance, training, disclosures and reporting work together to help employees make better decisions – and give compliance teams greater visibility into emerging risks.

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From myth to reality: See a connected COI program in action

Still think gifts and entertainment dominate conflict of interest disclosures? The data tells a different story. 

Join this webinar to learn the real trends behind conflicts of interest data, including: 

  • Who is reporting conflicts of interest 
  • Which COI risk categories appear most often 
  • How disclosure trends differ around the world 
  • How conflict of interest risks vary by roles and responsibility 

You’ll also see a connected disclosure management program in action – from policy guidance and training to disclosures and reporting – and how it can help employees navigate potential conflicts while giving compliance teams the visibility they need.

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Who is this for?

This webinar is for leaders who want to separate common assumptions from proven practices and build a stronger conflict of interest disclosure program. Whether you’re launching a new program or refining an established one, you’ll leave with practical insights you can apply right away.  

  • Chief Compliance Officers  
  • Ethics & Compliance leaders  
  • HR and Employee Relations leaders  
  • Risk, Governance, Legal and Internal Audit teams 
  • Anyone responsible for conflict of interest disclosures or related policies
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Meet the speakers

  • Rebecca Walker is a partner in the law firm of Kaplan & Walker LLP

    Rebecca Walker

    Partner

    Kaplan & Walker LLP

    Rebecca Walker is a partner in the law firm of Kaplan & Walker LLP

    Rebecca Walker

    Partner

    Kaplan & Walker LLP

    Rebecca Walker is a partner in the Santa Monica, California office of Kaplan & Walker LLP, a law firm that counsels organizations on the development, implementation and enhancement of compliance and ethics programs. Rebecca specializes in compliance and ethics law and assists organizations in structuring their programs, revising codes of conduct and other related policies. She has conducted numerous assessments of compliance and ethics programs and has served as a monitor for the Department of the Air Force and consulted with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Rebecca is the author of Conflicts of Interest in Business and the Professions: Law and Compliance, as well as a number of other compliance surveys and published articles. Rebecca received her B.A. from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.

  • Sarah Jo Loveday, founder and managing director of Peopleknd.

    Sarah Jo Loveday

    HR Leader & Speaker

    Sarah Jo Talks/ Peopleknd

    Sarah Jo Loveday, founder and managing director of Peopleknd.

    Sarah Jo Loveday

    HR Leader & Speaker

    Sarah Jo Talks/ Peopleknd

    Sarah is a FCIPD Chartered HR executive with extensive experience leading employee relations, organisational transformation and HR policy and compliance across corporate, private SME and non-profit sectors.

    Brings deep expertise in UK employment law, alongside strong working knowledge of employment practices across multiple European jurisdictions, gained through leading pan-European people policy, regulatory alignment and compliance programmes within a global organisation.

    Specialises in designing robust, inclusive and legally compliant HR frameworks that mitigate risk while enabling strategic objectives and strengthening organisational culture. A qualified commercial and workplace mediator, trusted to resolve complex, high-risk disputes, reduce legal and reputational exposure and support sustainable outcomes.

    Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, shape people strategy and lead cross-functional initiatives with measurable organisational impact, operating confidently at board and executive level.

Frequently asked questions about this COI myth de-bunking webinar

  • What will I learn from this conflict of interest webinar?

    You’ll learn what nearly 200,000 employee disclosures reveal about common conflict of interest disclosure trends – including who reports potential conflicts, which risk categories appear most often, why conflict of interest programs need to evolve over time, and more. You’ll also get practical ideas for strengthening your own program.

  • Who should attend this conflict of interest webinar?

    Leaders and practitioners who must collect and manage conflict of interest disclosures. Whether you’re building a new COI program or improving an established one. 

    You’ll get real value if you are any of the following: 

    • Compliance and ethics leaders 
    • Human resource and employee relations leaders 
    • Legal professionals 
    • Risk, governance and internal audit leaders who support disclosure management risks and reporting 
    • Anyone responsible for conflict-of-interest policies or employee disclosures

  • How can organizations improve their conflict of interest disclosure

    An effective conflict of interest disclosure process should make it easy for employees to recognize potential conflicts, understand what’s expected and take the appropriate next steps. During the webinar, we’ll demonstrate how policy guidance, training, disclosure workflows and reporting all combine to support employees while giving compliance teams greater risk visibility and consistency.

  • Will this webinar show a demonstration of NAVEX disclosure management solutions?

    Yes. Alongside the five conflict of interest myths and findings from NAVEX disclosure data, you’ll see how a connected disclosure management program can work in practice. Including: 

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How many of these COI myths do you believe?

Join us as we separate fact from fiction using insights from nearly 200,000 conflict of interest disclosures – and leave with practical ideas for strengthening your conflict of interest program.

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