Gabriel Imperato, managing partner for Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel’s Fort Lauderdale office, spoke at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) 17th Annual Compliance and Ethics Institute on Monday.

His presentation was on "Compliance Oversight for Boards and Management," covering topics such as

• Board oversight on the essential elements for an effective compliance plan and federal sentencing guidelines
• U.S. Department of Justice principles of federal prosecution of business organizations
• Evaluation of corporate compliance programs
• Reporting systems that keep board members informed of compliance activities and their ability to evaluate and respond to specific misconduct and noncompliance activity

Imperato's practice involves representing individuals or organizations accused of healthcare fraud, and he is certified in Health Care Compliance and Ethics by the Health Care Compliance Association. He is also board certified as a specialist in Health Law by the Florida Bar.

Established in 2004, SCCE’s mission is to champion ethical practice and compliance standards, especially by providing resources for professionals and organizations who share these principles. Their Compliance and Ethics Institute provides an opportunity for leading industry experts to present recent compliance issues, trends, and applications to professionals from all over the globe.