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ABA Section on International Law Fall Meeting

Miami, FL

Nate Lankford and Marc Alain Bohn* presented "Effective Strategies to Prevent Forced Labor in Supply Chains" at the American Bar Association's (ABA's) Section on International Law Fall Meeting on October 27, 2017 in Miami, FL. Lankford served as panel co-chair and moderator and Bohn served as panel co-chair and speaker. Their presentation covered:

  • An introduction to the concept of forced labor, its prevalence, and its common forms
  • The current landscape of key laws addressing forced labor in the Americas
  • The respective roles of key enforcement agencies in the United States
  • Risk assessment strategies – to effectively allocate resources to high-risk operations and suppliers
  • Due diligence and monitoring strategies – to effectively review supplier relationships
  • Remediation strategies – to effectively respond to forced labor issues

*Former Miller & Chevalier attorney