National Security Across Borders: Predictions, Priorities and Best Practices for Navigating Geopolitical, Regulatory, and Enforcement Headwinds in 2026

Few topics matter more to in-house counsel today than geopolitics and national security issues across sanctions, export controls, foreign investment restrictions, and more. We are bringing in some of the most trusted advisors with significant U.S. government experience to analyze priorities and decode what’s coming next.

In collaboration of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), MoFo partners Brandon Van Grack and Chris Chamberlain (Washington, D.C.), joined by Daniel Levison and Rishikeesh Wijaya (Singapore), will be hosting a timely discussion for a high-impact look at how the fast-shifting global landscape will reshape compliance, risk, and response strategies in 2026.

Brandon, formerly a senior DOJ national security official, led enforcement of sanctions, export controls, and foreign investment reviews across multiple U.S. administrations.

Chris, previously Senior Advisor at the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, helped design U.S. export controls for semiconductors and emerging technologies, and brings a rare practitioner’s view of where U.S. policy is headed, particularly for APAC.

With their deep government experience and global vantage point, the panel will unpack what rising U.S. scrutiny, evolving APAC regulatory landscapes, and intensifying enforcement trends mean for companies operating across the region and how in-house teams can stay ahead.

Attendees will walk away with:

• Predictions on 2026 national security regulatory and enforcement priorities from both the U.S. and key APAC jurisdictions.
• Practical guidance on building and refining compliance programs that are globally consistent yet regionally relevant.
• Forward-looking insights to help counsel “look around corners” and anticipate the business impact of geopolitical shifts, national security developments, and cross-border regulatory risk.