Programs and Events 2009
Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce Host a Conversation on Transparency October 8, 2009 – The U.S. Embassy partnered with the American Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi to host a conversation focusing on the development of transparency and accountability standards for global businesses and governments over the last decade, with a focus on U.S. and international anti-corruption laws. Also participating from the U.S. Embassy was U.S. Ambassador Richard G. Olson, Jr. and Economics Officer Susannah Cooper.
The event, part of the Department of State’s International Speaker Program, featured remarks by Ms. Lucinda Low, an internationally recognized expert on global transparency issues. Following her remarks, the audience participated in a discussion, moderated by John Habib, President of the American Chamber of Commerce.
In her remarks, Ms. Low tracked the development of transparency and accountability standards for global businesses and governments over the last decade with a focus on U.S. and international anti-corruption laws.
Low is a widely recognized authority on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and related international conventions from the OECD, OAS, UN, and European Union. She has represented companies in World Bank investigations, audits, and sanctions proceedings in cases involving anti-corruption rules in World Bank-financed projects. Low also has significant experience in investment disputes between foreign investors and host governments, and commercial arbitration.
In addition, Low is a member of the Board of Directors of Transparency International – USA, and the Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on International Law. She is a former Chair of the ABA Section of International Law, and former Vice President and member of the Executive Committee of the American Society of International Law.