What You Don't See: Managing the Human, Legal, and Reputational Dimensions of Internal Investigations
                                Monday, November 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                Internal investigations rarely unfold in a straight line—what lies beneath the surface can be just as consequential as the facts at hand. This session will explore how general counsel navigate the multifaceted challenges of internal investigations, from preserving trust and minimizing disruption to managing legal exposure and reputational risk. Learn how to lead with discretion, empathy, and strategic foresight when the stakes are high and the path forward is unclear. Discussion topics include:
- Balancing legal rigor with cultural sensitivity and employee morale
- Coordinating with HR, compliance, and communications to ensure alignment
- Mitigating reputational fallout while maintaining transparency and credibility

 
  
  
  
 
Tom Caruso,  General Counsel/Corporate Secretary - Mirabito Energy Products, The Metro Center
Milada Goturi, Partner - Thompson Coburn LLP
Christie Eckhardt, System VP, General Counsel - Hendrick Health
Natasha Vernon, General Counsel - VIP Community Services
Eduardo Santiago-Acevedo, VP and Corporate Counsel, Head of Federal Regulatory and Investigations - Prudential Financial, Inc.
                                Milada Goturi, Partner - Thompson Coburn LLP
Christie Eckhardt, System VP, General Counsel - Hendrick Health
Natasha Vernon, General Counsel - VIP Community Services
Eduardo Santiago-Acevedo, VP and Corporate Counsel, Head of Federal Regulatory and Investigations - Prudential Financial, Inc.
Beekman
                                Supported by: Thompson Coburn