Inside the SCCE/FBI Corporate Compliance Professional Outreach Event
This spring, 50 compliance professionals were selected to participate in the SCCE/FBI Corporate Compliance Professional Outreach Event, a unique two-day experience designed to strengthen the relationship between compliance professionals and federal law enforcement. Hosted at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the program gave participants exclusive access to FBI leaders, subject matter experts, and training facilities while exploring today’s most significant compliance and risk challenges.
Participants explored topics including:
- Emerging cyber threats and risk mitigation
- Targeted violence prevention and behavioral analysis
- Enterprise risk management and compliance program effectiveness
- Collaboration between the private sector and federal law enforcement
- Decision-making and investigative training at the FBI Academy
Above all, participants left with a new appreciation for compliance, not just as a function, but as a critical safeguard for organizations and the public.
What Participants Had to Say
“It connected our work to a larger mission.”
“The outreach event was an outstanding opportunity to step outside of our day-to-day work and see it through the lens of federal agencies like the FBI and DOJ. It helped me connect the work we do internally with the broader ecosystem of enforcement, prevention, and public trust.” — Nick Johnson, Director, Head of Ethics & Integrity Management
Johnson said the program reinforced the importance of thinking proactively about emerging risks such as cybersecurity and foreign influence while strengthening collaboration across organizations and agencies.
“Compliance is about culture, trust, and leadership.”
“My biggest takeaway was the importance of viewing compliance as more than regulations and reporting requirements. The event reinforced that effective compliance is fundamentally about culture, trust, accountability, and leadership.” — Grace O. De Angelou, Founder, Focus Go Forward Coaching, LLC
De Angelou also highlighted the opportunity to engage directly with FBI professionals and fellow compliance leaders, gaining practical insights into investigations, cybersecurity, targeted violence prevention, and organizational accountability.
Why They Recommend It
Both participants agreed the program delivers practical knowledge that can be immediately applied back in the workplace.
“You’ll likely be pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the content and how directly relevant it is to the work we do every day. It’s not just interesting—it’s practical and immediately useful.” — Nick Johnson
“The experience provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from FBI experts, expand professional networks, and gain practical insights that can immediately enhance compliance and ethics programs.” — Grace O. De Angelou
The SCCE/FBI Corporate Compliance Professional Outreach Event remains one of SCCE’s most distinctive professional development opportunities. We thank the FBI and this year’s participants for making the program a success and for sharing their experiences.
Interested in participating in a future program? Watch for upcoming application announcements from SCCE.
