Vanguard Network Adds Second Session Leader to November 20 Risk Management Pilot Session

The Vanguard Network is pleased to announce the addition of Sean West, Founder of Hence and Unruly Corp and author of UNRULY, as a second session leader for the upcoming virtual exchange, “Decoding the New Rulemaking in Washington: Strategies to Identify and Reduce Risks.” The session will take place on November 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST.

West, a globally recognized expert on political risk, governance trends, and the forces reshaping regulatory decision-making, will join Blake Roberts, Co-Lead of Congressional Investigations at Eversheds Sutherland and former Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Together with Vanguard Founder and CEO Ken Banta, they will guide an in-depth conversation on how leaders can anticipate and respond to rapidly changing rulemaking and enforcement dynamics in Washington.

Designed for Chief Risk Officers, General Counsels, and senior compliance executives, the exchange will explore early-warning signals, evolving oversight priorities, and practical steps to build resilient, risk-aware organizations. Small-group discussions under the Chatham House Rule will allow participants to share experiences and emerging practices.

DATE: November 20, 2025

TIME: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST

FORMAT: Virtual

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