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Geopolitical risk
impacts operational resiliency for clients

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in every sector.

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Broadening definitions

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of what counts as national security
technologies creates regulatory burdens,

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broadening the net for policymakers
and enforcement bodies in the U.S.

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and abroad.

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In a globally interdependent economy and
an Internet driven 24 seven media cycle.

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Multinational companies
must walk a tightrope between U.S.

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policymakers and regulators and the
enforcement and regulatory bodies abroad.

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Companies must understand how revenue
potential may shift if the sector gets

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targeted as part of a diplomatic
tit for tat or trade war.

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A new generation of general counsels
and boards

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now see geopolitical and reputational risk
as part of their remit

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to keep their business
operationally resilient.

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Tension between the U.S.

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and other large economies

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can affect deals, personnel, safety,
data security and intellectual property.

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Geopolitical risk is just like cyber risk.

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The fiduciary duty to maintain operational
resiliency is the same if companies

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are not monitoring geopolitical risk,
they are leaving themselves vulnerable.

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But they are also missing potential growth
opportunities that may arise

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from geopolitical shifts.

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At Latham,

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we advise clients on a 360 degree
view of risk,

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legal, reputational and policy.

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We work with external security
or communications experts under privilege

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to help companies understand

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the Comprehensive Risk and Mitigation
strategies at play.

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We advise companies that are in crisis
mode or conduct proactive assessments

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to mitigate geopolitical risks
and maintain operational resiliency.

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I'm Vanessa

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Li, a partner in Latham's White collar
defense and investigations practice.

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I draw on a decade of experience
reviewing daily intelligence

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and advising government officials
on critical legal issues to help clients

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with matters involving geopolitical risk
and sensitive investigations.